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C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

Planer
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Sie benutzt einen täglichen Planer, um ihre Besprechungen zu organisieren.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

gehorsam
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Sie war compliant mit allen Sicherheitsanforderungen.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

Wiegenlied
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Sie sang ihrem Baby jede Nacht ein Wiegenlied.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ein obdachloses oder verlassenes Kind; eine streunende Person oder ein Tier
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation hilft Obdachlosen und Streunern, ein Zuhause und Familien zu finden.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

jeder
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Jeder Schüler erhielt ein Zertifikat.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

Stylus
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Sie benutzte einen Stylus, um auf ihrem Tablet zu zeichnen.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

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

sociability

Geselligkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Ihre Geselligkeit machte sie im Büro beliebt.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

egoistisch
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Sein egoistisches Verhalten nervte alle im Meeting.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

konnte
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Er konnte schwimmen, als er ein Kind war.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

stechend
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der stechende Geruch von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Er war müde; dennoch arbeitete er weiter.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

Ungläubiger
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Er wurde Ungläubiger genannt, weil er den traditionellen Glauben ablehnte.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

verlockend
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Der Schokoladenkuchen sah sehr verlockend im Fenster der Bäckerei aus.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

Ahle
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
Der Schuster benutzte eine Ahle, um Löcher in das Leder zu bohren.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

Grab; Gruft;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Das Sepulcher des alten Königs wurde von Archäologen entdeckt.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

Notlage; schwierige Situation
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Die Flüchtlinge befanden sich in einer verzweifelten Notlage.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

Delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
Die Delineation der Landschaft durch den Künstler war bemerkenswert genau.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

abhängig
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
Der Erfolg des Plans hängt vom Einsatz des Teams ab.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

richtig
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
Die Antwort, die sie gegeben hat, war richtig.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

Harz
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
Der Handwerker verwendete natürlichen Harz, um die Skulptur zum Glänzen zu bringen.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

sanft und leise singen oder summen
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Sie sang ein Wiegenlied, um dem Baby beim Einschlafen zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

Verfolgung
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Die Verfolgung von Minderheiten wurde weltweit verurteilt.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

häretisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Der Priester verurteilte das Buch als häretisch.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

auftauchen
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Probleme können auftreten, wenn Sie nicht im Voraus planen.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

tapfer
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Sie nahm die Herausforderung tapfer an, trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

tritt auf
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
Schneefall tritt in Regionen mit Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt auf.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

verwirren
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

verzichten
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Sie verließ ihre Staatsbürgerschaft, um dauerhaft ins Ausland zu ziehen.
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.
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.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

grün hinter den Ohren
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
Der unerfahrene Praktikant machte mehrere Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

Massaker
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Die Armee massakrierte die unschuldigen Zivilisten.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

Metallurgie
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
Metallurgie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der industriellen Entwicklung.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

träge
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Sie war zu träge, um früh aus dem Bett zu kommen.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

ornamental
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
Der Garten war mit ornamentalen Pflanzen gefüllt.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

Kontakt
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Du solltest deinen Arzt kontaktieren, wenn die Symptome weiterhin bestehen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

angesehen; berühmt
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Er gilt als einer der besten Ärzte des Landes.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

Boden
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Die Kinder spielten auf dem Boden nahe dem Haus.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

die Wahrheit, Gültigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit einer Aussage oder Absicht bestreiten
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen anzufechten.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

er (männlich)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

Lärm
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
Der Lärm der protestierenden Menge erfüllte den Platz.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

Belästigung
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge Richtlinie gegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

lernen
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache kann aufregend sein.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

belasten
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
Die neuen Beweise könnten den Verdächtigen im Raubüberfallfall belasten.
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

austreiben
Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
Der Priester wurde gerufen, um den Geist aus dem Haus zu vertreiben.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

Respekt
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Er zeigte Respekt gegenüber seinem älteren Mentor.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

Hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Hydrolyse spaltet komplexe Moleküle in einfachere Formen.
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

momentaner Blick;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
Durch das Fenster erhaschte ich einen momentanen Blick auf den schönen Garten hinter dem Haus.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

Welpe
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Der Bauer fand ein Wolfwelpe, das sich in der Nähe des Stalls versteckte.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

Zoll oder Steuer auf Importe und Exporte
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat hohe Tarife auf Luxusgüter erhoben.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

regieren
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Der Präsident regiert das Land weise.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

quecksilber
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Seine Stimmung war so wechselhaft wie Quecksilber.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivol
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Sie wies die frivole Beschwerde schnell zurück.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

Stillstand
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Der Verkehr kam nach dem Unfall zum Stillstand.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Keks
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Kinder essen gerne Schokoladenkekse mit Milch.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

Projekte
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Diese Projekte zielen auf technologische Durchbrüche ab.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
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.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

Kleber
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Die Kinder verwendeten weißen Kleber, um die bunten Papierstücke an ihrem Kunstprojekt anzubringen.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durch Hitze härten
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Der Schmied hat den Stahl angeglüht, um seine Haltbarkeit zu verbessern.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

verärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Seine ständigen Beschwerden begannen, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

mobilisieren
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Der Führer arbeitete hart daran, die Gemeinschaft für den Protest zu mobilisieren.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

bittergurke
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
Bittergurke wird mit Gewürzen gekocht, um ihren bitteren Geschmack zu reduzieren.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

sehr klein
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Das Modell-Dorf war mit sehr kleinen Häusern gefüllt.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

väterlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Er zeigte ein väterliches Interesse an der Ausbildung des Jungen.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

ein Gelübde ablegen
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Sie legten das Gelübde ab, sich für immer zu lieben.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transport
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
Effizienter Transport senkt die Kosten.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

grüner Jackfrucht
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Grüne Jackfrucht wird oft in Currys und Eintöpfen verwendet.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

kentern
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
Das kleine Fischerboot kenterte während des Sturms.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

Garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
Der Laptop kommt mit einer zweijährigen Garantie.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

Funken
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Ein Funken vom Lagerfeuer entzündete die trockenen Blätter.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

Glück
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

Wildtierkorridore
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Wildtierkorridore verbinden zergliederte Lebensräume und ermöglichen die Migration von Arten.
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

Handschuh / Herausforderung
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Der Ritter warf seinen Handschuh als Zeichen der Herausforderung.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
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.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

ausrichten
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Die Ausrichtung der Bildung mit globalen Standards ist wichtig.