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B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

Abstammung
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Ihre edle Abstammung verschaffte ihr Zugang zum königlichen Hof.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Der Himmel ist heute blau.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

vor kurzem
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Sie hat ihr Haus kürzlich renoviert.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

am tiefsten; persönlichster
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
Sie teilte ihre tiefsten Gefühle mit ihrem engsten Freund.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

Metzger
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Der Metzger empfahl den besten Rinderbraten für unser Abendessen.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

zitternd
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Ihre Stimme war zitternd, als sie ihre Rede hielt.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Die Bibliothek wurde während der Prüfungen zu einem Zufluchtsort für die Studenten.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie klar.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

etwas nass, schmutzig und unordentlich machen, indem man es durch Schlamm oder Wasser zieht
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Die Kinder kamen bedraggelt nach Hause, nachdem sie im Regen gespielt hatten.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

Forscher
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Forscher arbeiten an innovativen Lösungen.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismus
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ihre Gemälde werden für ihren Realismus bewundert.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

Delphin
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Delphine sind bekannt für ihr verspieltes Verhalten und ihre Intelligenz.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

nachahmen
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Junge Athleten ahmen oft ihre Idole nach.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

Auslass
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
Kunst ist ein großartiger Auslass für Emotionen.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

Rauchabzug
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Der Rauchabzug des Kamins muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

Anfänger
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Als ein Anfängerfahrer war sie sehr vorsichtig auf der Straße.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

Mikrokosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
Die kleine Stadt ist ein Mikrokosmos der gesamten Nation.
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.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

heiliges Symbol
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
Der Adler wird in vielen Kulturen als heiliges Totem angesehen.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

medial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
Die mediale Seite des Knies ist anfälliger für Verletzungen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

nullifizieren
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
Das Gericht entschied, den Vertrag zu nullifizieren.
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.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

eng miteinander verbinden oder verbinden; zusammen drehen oder kombinieren
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Ihre Leben wurden durch jahrelange Freundschaft miteinander verflochten.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

Wert; Preis; Bedeutung
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Diese antike Vase hat einen großen sentimentalen Wert für unsere Familie.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

erschrecken
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte das Kind.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Kleine Details wurden unter das Hauptthema subsumiert.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

Mitleid; Sympathie;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Ich hatte Mitleid mit dem obdachlosen Mann im Regen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

nicht geehrt
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Er fühlte sich nicht geehrt, nachdem seine Dienstjahre ignoriert wurden.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

wellig
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
Der Künstler malte das wellige Meer bei Sonnenuntergang.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Mächten verhindert Konflikte.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

begrenzung
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
Die Begrenzung von Daten beeinflusst politische Entscheidungsprozesse.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

Besen
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Sie benutzte einen alten Besen, um die gefallenen Blätter von der Veranda zu fegen.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

Aktivität; Handlung; Aufgabe
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
Körperliche Aktivität ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

feige, verräterisch
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
Der feige Soldat verließ seinen Posten aus Angst.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

brandstiftend / aufhetzend
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Die aufhetzenden Bemerkungen des Politikers brachten die Menge aufgebracht.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

Unterstützer
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Sie ist eine starke Unterstützerin des lokalen Tierheims.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

Preis
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Der Preis des Autos ist kürzlich gestiegen.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

Rand; Grenze; Schwelle
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Sie war am Rande der Tränen.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

Nährstoffe
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Der Boden liefert den Pflanzen Nährstoffe.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

Nachdenken
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Ihr Nachdenken war klar und präzise.
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

Vasall
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
Der König gewährte seinem Vasallen Land im Austausch für Loyalität und Dienst.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

kompliziertes Problem oder Rätsel
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
Das ethische Dilemma verwirrte die Forscher.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

zerdrücken
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
sie hat die Kartoffeln vor dem Servieren des Abendessens zerdrückt.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

falsch
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Es scheint etwas falsch mit dem Motor des Autos zu sein.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Verhaltens.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

donnernd
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Die donnernde Stimme des Lehrers beruhigte den lauten Klassenraum.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

Glück
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

Proklamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Der König erließ eine Proklamation, die den Frieden verkündete.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

einschränkung; begrenzung; kontrolle
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Es gibt strenge Einschränkungen beim Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Brett; Vorstand
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Der Vorstand beschloss, das Budget zu erhöhen.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutieren
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Das Virus kann sich in einen gefährlicheren Stamm mutieren.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

plappern
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Er würde endlos über seine kleinen Erfolge plappern.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

schelmisch
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Das Kind gab ein schelmisches Grinsen, bevor es das Spielzeug versteckte.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

unzureichend
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
Die Finanzierung war unzureichend, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

lebenswichtig
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
Der Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ist lebenswichtig für die öffentliche Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

Besucher
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
Das Museum hatte am letzten Wochenende viele Besucher.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

studieren
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
Ich studiere Mathematik jeden Abend.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

blockieren
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Der umgefallene Baum blockiert die Straße.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

Emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
Der Emigrant begann ein neues Leben in Kanada.
C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

Judikative
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
Die Judikative stellt die Rechtsstaatlichkeit sicher.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

Qualle
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
Die Qualle schwebte anmutig durch das Wasser mit ihrem durchsichtigen Körper.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

malefizierend
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
Die malefiziente Hexe verfluchte die junge Prinzessin.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

entschuldigen
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich für seine Verspätung zum Meeting.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetieren
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Er verbrachte seinen Urlaub damit, auf der Couch vor dem Fernseher zu vegetieren.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

vereinfachen oder Effizienz steigern
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, die Produktion zu optimieren, um die Kosten zu senken.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Was ist der Punkt, über dieses Thema zu streiten?
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

Vorgeschichte
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
Der Anwalt untersuchte die kriminellen Vorgeschichten des Verdächtigen.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatisch
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Dieses Auto hat ein automatisches Getriebe.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

lüsterner Blick
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Er starrte sie auf eine Weise an, die sie unbehaglich machte.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

neu organisieren
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Der Manager entschied sich, die Teamstruktur neu zu organisieren.