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C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

wimmeln
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
Der Wald wimmelt von Wildtieren.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

Schärfe
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Die Schärfe seiner Bemerkungen ließ alle in Stille zurück.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metallurgisch
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Er studierte metallurgische Ingenieurwissenschaften an der Universität.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

notwendig
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Strenge Vorschriften sind notwendig, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

konvex, nach außen gewölbt
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
Die Linse hat eine konvexe Form, um Licht zu fokussieren.
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 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

sich anfreunden
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

in die Falle locken
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Der Jäger hat das Kaninchen mit einem Netz gefangen.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

verstauchung
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Sie verdrehte ihren Knöchel, während sie im Park lief.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

Agentur; Büro eines Agenten
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
Sie arbeitet in einer Reiseagentur in der Innenstadt.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

labyrinthisch
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Die alten Stadtstraßen waren labyrinthartig.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

Leichtigkeit; Komfort
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Nach Jahren des Übens spielte sie das Klavier mit großer Leichtigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

verdunkeln
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Die Wolken begannen den Himmel vor dem Sturm zu verdunkeln.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

festkörper mit flachen polygonalen flächen
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
Der Mathematiker studierte ein komplexes Polyeder-Modell.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

reizbar; schnell wütend
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Sie wurde schnell gereizt, als der Verkehr sie zu spät zur Besprechung brachte.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenar
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Der Ausschuss hielt eine plenare Sitzung ab, um alle wichtigen Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

Stimmung; Laune;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Sie war in guter Laune, nachdem sie die Nachricht erhalten hatte.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

begleitend
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
Erhöhter Stress geht oft mit langen Arbeitsstunden einher.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

unvermeidlich
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Unvermeidlich stand das Team während des Projekts vor Herausforderungen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

Einschüchterung
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
Die Arbeiter berichteten über Fälle von Einschüchterung durch das Management.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Die Polizei konnte die gestohlenen Waren beschlagnahmen.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

heranwinken
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Sie winkte ihn mit der Hand näher heran.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

Patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Der Reiseführer begann, im lokalen Patois mit den Fischern zu sprechen.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

stamm
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Sie setzten sich auf einen Stamm neben dem Lagerfeuer.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

Gleichheit
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
Gleichberechtigung in der Bildung ist ein wichtiges Ziel.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

Vagabund; Landstreicher
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der alte Vagabund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

reflektieren
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Der Spiegel reflektiert ihr schönes Gesicht.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

mit einem Grab in Verbindung, düster
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine sepulkrale Stille.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

lindern
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb Medikamente, um den Schmerz des Patienten zu lindern.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

Binsenweisheit
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine Binsenweisheit, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

Rapture, Entzücken
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Sie hörte die Musik in Verzückung.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

Vorrecht
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
Es ist das Vorrecht des Managers, die endgültige Entscheidung zu treffen.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

Karte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Er studierte die Karte, bevor er seine Reise begann.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

abschotten
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Der Mönch wählte es, sich in den Bergen abzuschotten.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

knielange Hosen
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Er trug knielange Hosen für das Reitturnier.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

Schlange
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
Die Schlange glitt ruhig durch das Gras.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

Vertraulichkeit
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
Vertraulichkeit ist entscheidend für die Datensicherheit.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

die Kunst der schönen und dekorativen Handschrift
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Sie machte einen Kurs, um ihre Kalligraphie-Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

Satellit
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Satelliten liefern wichtige Daten für die Forschung.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

kurzes Lied
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Sie sang ein fröhliches kleines Lied beim Kochen.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

gegner
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Der Boxer trat einem starken Gegner im Ring gegenüber.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

Orgien
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Die alten Römer waren berüchtigt für ihre prächtigen Festessen und Orgien.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
Der störende Schüler hat die Klasse wieder gestört.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Er persevierte trotz vieler Misserfolge, bevor er erfolgreich wurde.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Sei vorsichtig mit dieser Vase, sie ist sehr zerbrechlich.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

Falte
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Sie fügte einen Faltensaum am Rock hinzu, um zusätzliches Volumen zu erzielen.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

unsicherheit; zweifel oder mangel an sicherheit
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
Die Unsicherheit über das Wetter verzögerte unsere Reise.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

Universum
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Wissenschaftler studieren das Universum, um seine Geheimnisse zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Das Studium und die Klassifikation von Menschen anhand ihrer Einstellungen, Bestrebungen und anderer psychologischer Kriterien
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Psychographien enthüllen die Kaufmotive der Verbraucher.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

Verschwendung
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
Das Unternehmen hat die Lebensmittelverschwendung durch die Implementierung einer besseren Bestandsverwaltung reduziert.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

ein Mann, der einem Leben voller sinnlicher Vergnügungen gewidmet ist
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Der alte roue verschwendete sein Vermögen an Glücksspiel und Frauen.
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.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

kamel
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Das Kamel ging langsam über den Wüstensand.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

Antike
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Die Ruinen sind eine Erinnerung an die Antike der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

Bezirk
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn ist ein Bezirk von New York City.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

führend; führend; am wichtigsten
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Sie ist eine führende Expertin in Umweltwissenschaften.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

aufdringlich
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Der aufdringliche Wächter unterbrach die Besucher mit unnötigen Anweisungen.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

überschwemmung
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
Der starke Regen verursachte eine Überschwemmung im Dorf.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

Rechtsstreit
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Der Rechtsstreit beschuldigte das Regime der Menschenrechtsverletzungen.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

Wasserleitung
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Die Römer bauten Wasserleitungen, um Wasser in ihre Städte zu liefern.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

Polygamie
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
Polygamie ist in vielen Ländern auf der Welt illegal.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

Gesetzvollzug
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
Die Polizei ist für den Gesetzvollzug verantwortlich.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

Okzident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
Der Okzident hat eine lange Geschichte der philosophischen Gedanken.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

Zweifel
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Sie hatte keinen Zweifel daran, ihre Meinung zu äußern.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

durchnässen
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
Der plötzliche Regen durchnässte die Spieler auf dem Feld.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

anfänglich
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
Die inzeptive Phase des Projekts war von einer enthusiastischen Planung geprägt.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

Dampf
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Der Wasserkocher dampfte auf dem Herd.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
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.