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B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

kathartisch
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Über Emotionen zu schreiben, kann eine kathartische Erfahrung sein.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

Agronom
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
Der Agronom hat neue Methoden vorgeschlagen, um den Reis-Ertrag zu steigern.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

Fleisch
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Wir haben frisches Fleisch vom Metzger gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

repräsentieren
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Sein Führungsstil verkörpert die neue Unternehmenskultur.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

lebendig
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Sie hatte eine lebendige Persönlichkeit, die jeden Raum erhellte.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

Gegenschlag
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Er entgegnete schnell, dass er nicht schuld war.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

steigern
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
Die Ankündigung diente dazu, die Aufregung im Raum zu steigern.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

Präzisionslandwirtschaft
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
Die Präzisionslandwirtschaft optimiert den Ressourceneinsatz und steigert die Effizienz.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

Palimpsest
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Das alte Manuskript war ein Palimpsest, das schwache Spuren von früheren Texten unter der neuen Schrift zeigte.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venös
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
Der Arzt untersuchte die venöse Zirkulation des Patienten.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

Glück
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

aufrichtig
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Sie drückte aufrichtige Freude über den Erfolg ihrer Freundin aus.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

Potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Das alte Land wurde von einem mächtigen Potentaten regiert.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

kindisch
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Seine kindischen Witze nervten das Publikum.
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

ankündigen
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
Das Unternehmen wird das neue Produkt morgen ankündigen.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

meiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Sie entschied sich, Junkfood für eine gesündere Diät zu meiden.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

Welpe
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Der Welpe wedelte mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

abhängen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Kinder sind auf ihre Eltern angewiesen, um gepflegt zu werden.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

feurig; leidenschaftlich; hitzköpfig
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Sie hat ein feuriges Temperament, das schnell aufflammt.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

Buchung
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Ich habe im Voraus eine Buchung für ein Hotelzimmer gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

gesprächig; wortreich
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
Der gesprächige Verkäufer redete stundenlang über seine Produkte.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

flüstern
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
Sie flüsterte ein Geheimnis in mein Ohr.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sergeant
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Koriander
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Frische Korianderblätter werden über das Curry gestreut.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; gering
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
Die marginale Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen war kaum spürbar.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

Arbeit
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Die Arbeiter arbeiteten den ganzen Tag in der heißen Sonne.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

gasförmig
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
Kohlenstoffdioxid ist eine gasförmige Substanz.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

Chef
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Ihr Chef gab ihr ein neues Projekt, das sie abschließen sollte.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Schaf
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Der Bauer hält eine große Herde Schafe.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

Hagel
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
Der plötzliche Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos auf dem Parkplatz mit großen Eiskugeln.
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

verknöchern
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
Mit dem Alter neigen einige Gewebe dazu, zu osifizieren.
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

Bett; ein Schlafplatz auf einem Schiff, Zug oder anderen Fahrzeug
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
Ich habe ein oberes Bett im Nachtzug gebucht.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

Gedanken
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Konzentriere deine Gedanken auf positive Ergebnisse.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sandwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

Umlaufbahn
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Der Satellit hält seine Umlaufbahn um die Erde bei.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

Hypochonder
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Er galt als ein Hypochonder, der sich immer um seine Gesundheit sorgte.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

eine Zurschaustellung von Mut oder Vertrauen, die nicht real ist
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Sein Bravado verbarg seine Nervosität vor der Aufführung.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

Hinterlist
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Sie haben Hinterlist verwendet, um die Steuerzahlung zu vermeiden.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjunktiv
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
In der Grammatik ist 'oder' eine disjunktive Konjunktion.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

umgänglich
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
Er ist ein so umgänglicher Gastgeber, dass sich jeder bei seinen Partys wohl fühlt.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

unhaltbar
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Der Politiker trat zurück, als seine Position unhaltbar wurde.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

einnehmen
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Der Patient muss das Medikament mit Wasser einnehmen.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

Üppigkeit
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
Der Garten war voller Üppigkeit tropischer Pflanzen.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

verachten
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Er würde niemals diejenigen verachten, die weniger Glück als er hatten.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

Vehemenz; Intensität der Gefühle oder Ausdrucksweise
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Er diskutierte mit solcher Vehemenz, dass jeder überrascht war.
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

anfällig oder verletzlich, von etwas Bestimmtem beeinflusst oder geschädigt zu werden
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Kinder sind anfälliger für Infektionen.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

tragen
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Sie kann den Schmerz nicht mehr ertragen.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Fuß
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Sie hat sich ihren Fuß beim Laufen verletzt.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

qualitativ
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
Die Forschung konzentriert sich auf qualitative Analyse statt auf Zahlen.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Sie war sehr ausdrucksvoll mit ihrer Zuneigung zu ihren Freunden.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

präventiv; entwickelt, um etwas zu verhindern
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine präventive Maßnahme gegen Herzkrankheiten.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
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.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

begeistern
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
Der Bergblick begeisterte die Reisenden.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

die Quintessenz
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Sie ist die Quintessenz von Eleganz.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

Predigt
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Der Pastor hielt eine bewegende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

Schelm
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Der kleine Rapscallion versteckte die Schuhe seines Bruders als Scherz.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.
B1 noun trend

trend

Trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Ihre Spezialität ist die Kinderheilkunde.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

Bildung neuer Nervenzellen
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Neurogenese, um das Gehirngesundheit zu verstehen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

dumm; stumpf; langsam zu verstehen
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Er war absichtlich obtus bezüglich der Anweisungen.
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 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

loben
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Die Kritiker loben den neuen Film.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

schnell
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Nach dem heftigen Regen war die Stroemung des Flusses rasch.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typisch; nach einem Standard; gesund
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Es ist normal, vor einer wichtigen Prüfung nervös zu sein.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

eloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Ihre eloquente Rede inspirierte das gesamte Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

Futter für das Vieh
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
Der Stall war mit Futter für das Vieh gefüllt.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

verrückt
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Der verrückte Mann schrie Unsinn auf der Straße.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

Grundbesitzer
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Der Grundbesitzer vermietete einen Teil seines Eigentums an lokale Bauern.