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B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

Verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle bei dem Treffen.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

nachlässig, locker
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen war überraschend lax.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isoliert
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Technologische Fortschritte führen oft dazu, dass Menschen isoliert werden.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

Henne
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Die Henne legte frische Eier im Nest.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

lebendig; lebendig; fröhlich
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Die Kinder hatten eine lebhafte Diskussion über ihre Lieblingsbücher.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

Astigmatismus
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Sie trägt eine Brille, um ihren Astigmatismus zu korrigieren.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

Seil
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Die Kletterer benutzten ein Seil, um den Berg zu erklimmen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

eine kleine Gruppe von Vögeln
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Ein covey von Wachteln flog über das Feld.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

Aszendenz, Vorherrschaft
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen erlangte durch Innovation Aszendenz auf dem Markt.
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

Unterkunft
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
Die Studenten hatten eine geeignete Unterkunft.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

Barrage oder schneller Angriff
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
Der Politiker sah sich einer Flut harter Fragen der Reporter gegenüber.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

Raubvogelnest
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
Der Falke bewachte sein Nest mit Fierce.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

Kohlrabi
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Kohlrabi kann roh in Salaten gegessen oder in Currys gekocht werden.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

Orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Der religiöse Führer verteidigte die Orthodoxie des Glaubens.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heldenhaft
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
Der Feuerwehrmann unternahm einen heldenhaften Versuch, das Kind zu retten.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

widerlegen
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die Aussage des Zeugen mit soliden Beweisen.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

Mittsommer
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Wir hatten ein Festival, um den Mittsommer zu feiern.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

iterieren
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
Das Softwareteam wird das Design iterieren, bis es den Benutzeranforderungen entspricht.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

träge
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
Die träge Katze schlief den ganzen Nachmittag in der Sonne.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

glänzen
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
Das Gras glänzte mit Morgen Tau.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

drängeln
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Die Fans drängelten einander, um näher an die Bühne zu kommen.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

Lebensmittelladen
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Sie ging in den Lebensmittelladen, um Gemüse und Milch zu kaufen.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

überschwemmen, jemanden oder etwas mit Dingen oder Menschen überfluten, die bearbeitet werden müssen
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Werbung mit Anfragen überflutet.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

verwandeln
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
Der Künstler schaffte es, einfachen Ton in eine schöne Skulptur zu verwandeln.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolieren
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
Der Herausgeber interpolierte einen fehlenden Absatz in das Manuskript.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

Kapuze
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Die Kobra verbreitete ihren Kopf, als sie sich bedroht fühlte.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

beherrschbar; kontrollierbar
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
Die Arbeitsbelastung ist beherrschbar, wenn wir richtig planen.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

bezogen auf die Gesetze von Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Der Wissenschaftler erklärte die Newtonschen Bewegungsgesetze.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

unaufhaltsame Armee
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Die Rebellen fürchteten die unaufhaltsame Armee, die sich ihrer Festung näherte.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Ihre Naivität ließ sie den Menschen zu leicht vertrauen.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

Universalität, Aufgeschlossenheit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Ihre Katholizität der Interessen macht sie zu einer faszinierenden Person.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Die strahlenden Sterne erleuchteten den Nachthimmel.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

Verkauf von Lotterietickets
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation beschloss, ein Fahrrad zu verlosen, um Geld zu sammeln.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
Der natürliche Lebensraum des Eisbären ist die Arktis.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

vollbusig
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
Die Schauspielerin wurde in Modemagazinen oft als vollbusig beschrieben.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

Sylphe
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Sie bewegte sich über die Bühne wie eine Sylphe, leicht und anmutig.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

Probleme
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Gesundheitsprobleme durch Umweltverschmutzung nehmen zu.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

Schrotthaendler
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
Der Schrotthändler sammelt alten Schrott.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

entwickeln
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Im Laufe der Zeit entwickelte sich das Unternehmen zu einer globalen Marke.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Glück
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

überzeugend
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument überzeugte die Jury.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

abfahren
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
Der Zug fährt um 9 Uhr ab.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

unangenehm
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Der Politiker war mit einem unangenehmen Skandal verbunden.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenophob
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Die xenophoben Kommentare des Führers lösten landesweite Empörung aus.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

Domestikation
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
Die Domestikation von Tieren war entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

kostengünstig
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Kostengünstige Lösungen profitieren der Industrie.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

Mangel; Fehlen
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Der Mangel an Regen in diesem Sommer hat ernsthafte Probleme für die Landwirte verursacht.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

panoramische Aussicht
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Das Hotel bietet panoramische Ausblicke auf den Ozean.
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

Mann, der zu viel Wert auf sein Aussehen und seine Kleidung legt
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
Der junge Dandy verbrachte Stunden damit, sich vor der Party herauszuputzen.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
Der Anwalt konzentrierte sich auf die Kleinigkeiten des Vertrags.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

Seelsorger
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
Der Militärseelsorger sprach Gebete vor der Schlacht.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

fromm
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Er ist ein frommer Gläubiger, der jeden Tag betet.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

Kopf / Führer
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Sie drehte ihren Kopf, um aus dem Fenster zu sehen.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

gier
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

Mauersegler
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.
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.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

auswendig lernen
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Er lernte das Gedicht auswendig, ohne seinen Sinn zu verstehen.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

Einsamkeit
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Sie fühlte eine tiefe Einsamkeit, nachdem sie in die neue Stadt gezogen war.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Der repertoriale Stil des Journalisten erfasste jedes Detail der sich entfaltenden Geschichte.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

Glück
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

lautes Schnarchen
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
Die stertoröse Atmung des Patienten alarmierte die Krankenschwestern.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die Traurigkeit des Abschieds brachte Tränen in die Augen aller.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

Stativ
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Der Fotograf stellte seine Kamera auf ein Stativ.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

erscheinen
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Sie erschien plötzlich an der Tür.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

Dienstag
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Wir haben am Dienstag ein Meeting geplant.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

mildern
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
Das Medikament hilft, den Schmerz zu lindern.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

furche
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
Der Bauer pflügte Furrows auf dem Feld.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

Beschwerde
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
Der Manager erhielt eine Beschwerde von einem Kunden über schlechten Service.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

Mitgliedschaft
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
Die Mitgliedschaft des Landes in der Organisation feierte 50 Jahre.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

junger Junge
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Der alte Mann schenkte dem jungen Buben ein freundliches Lächeln.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

beeindrucken
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Ihre Rede hat das Publikum beeindruckt.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

misshandeln
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
Das Gesetz bestraft diejenigen, die Tiere misshandeln.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

Grundlagen
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Er lernte die rudimentären Grundlagen der Musik, bevor er der Band beitrat.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

Alto (eine erwachsene Gesangsstimme)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Sie sang die Alto-Stimme im Chor wunderschön.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.