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B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
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.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

tasche
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Sie trug ihre Bücher in einer Tasche.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

schläfrig
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Die somnolente Vorlesung brachte die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parochial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Seine parochiale Sichtweise hinderte ihn daran, globale Probleme zu verstehen.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

Mutterschaf
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
Das Mutterschaf brachte Zwillingslämmer zur Welt.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

Schnittstelle
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
Die Benutzeroberfläche ist so gestaltet, dass sie intuitiv und benutzerfreundlich ist.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chinesisch
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Wir gingen gestern Abend in ein chinesisches Restaurant.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

unfähig machen
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
Die schwere Verletzung hat den Spieler für den Rest der Saison außer Gefecht gesetzt.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

Effigie; Protestfigur
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
Die Demonstranten verbrannten eine Effigie des korrupten Politikers auf dem Platz.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

dritter
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Sie beendete den Wettbewerb auf dem dritten Platz.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

ausgeben
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Ich gebe zu viel Geld für Bücher aus.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineffizient
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Das alte Computersystem war ineffizient und verschwendete viel Zeit.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Er blieb ein unnachgiebiger Gegner des Fortschritts.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

gekocht
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Sie servierte gekochte Eier zum Frühstück.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

Delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Das Nil-Delta ist eine der fruchtbarsten Regionen in Ägypten.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

verstreut
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Die verstreute Bevölkerung erschwerte die Bereitstellung öffentlicher Dienste.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

lautstarker Party
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Sie waren nach einer Nacht der wilden lautstarken Party erschöpft.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

Apfel
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel zum Frühstück.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

kompliziert
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Sein Argument war so kompliziert, dass niemand es verstand.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

vortäuschen, simulieren
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Sie täuschte Krankheit vor, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange blonde Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Er musste wegen Missachtung der Gerichtsordnung mit Inhaftierung rechnen.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

Griff; Henkel; Handhaben
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
Der Koffer hat einen robusten Griff, der es einfach macht, ihn durch den Flughafen zu tragen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

Folgen
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Die Folgen der Missachtung von Sicherheitsprotokollen können schwerwiegende sein.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

Vermögen
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Das Schloss war Teil seines Vermögens, das er von seinen adeligen Vorfahren geerbt hatte.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

kauterisieren
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt kauterisierte die Wunde, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

fünfzig
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Das Stadion kann fünfzigtausend Menschen fassen.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

Schmutz; Erde; unrein Materie
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Nach dem Spielen im Garten waren die Kinder von Kopf bis Fuß mit Schmutz bedeckt.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodisch
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
Die melodische Stimme des Sängers verzauberte das Publikum.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

anweisen
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
Der Lehrer wies die Schüler sorgfältig an.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

Paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Nach dem Skandal wurde er zu einem sozialen Paria.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

anstrengend
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Die Arbeiter hatten einen anstrengenden Tag in der heißen Sonne.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

riskant
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Investieren in diese Firma scheint im Moment ziemlich riskant zu sein.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

älter
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Wir sollten immer unseren Älteren respektieren.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

Durchsuchung
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
Die Polizei startete eine Durchsuchung, um die Flüchtigen zu fangen.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Ente
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
Der Artikel erwies sich als nichts weiter als eine Ente.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

Ansteckung
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
Die Angst verbreitete sich wie eine Ansteckung durch die Menge.
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 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; eigenartig
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Das alte Haus hatte eine seltsame Atmosphäre, die die Besucher unbehaglich machte.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

ehrfürchtig
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Sie hörten die Rede in ehrfürchtiger Stille.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

sammeln
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Ich sammle Briefmarken als Hobby.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

Hellsehen
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Sie behauptete, Hellsehen zu haben und sagte die Zukunft voraus.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

blühen
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Der kleine Garten begann im Frühling zu blühen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

uneingeschränkte Freiheit
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Sie genoss uneingeschränkte Freiheit in ihrem neuen Leben im Ausland.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

tiefe Männerstimme
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Die Baritonstimme des Sängers beeindruckte das Publikum.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

einschränken
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Die Regierung entschloss sich, die Verwendung von Plastiktüten einzuschränken.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

teilnehmen
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Studenten werden ermutigt, an außerschulischen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Breite
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Die Breite seines Wissens beeindruckte alle.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

Zustand
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Er wollte den Status quo bei der Arbeit beibehalten.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

Bügeleisen
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Ich muss das Bügeleisen benutzen, um mein Hemd für das Meeting ordentlich aussehen zu lassen.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

abgrenzen
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Das Land wurde mit Zäunen abgegrenzt, um Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

Schurke; gewalttätige Person;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Der Schurke bedrohte den Ladenbesitzer wegen Geld.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

Abscheu
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Er drückte seine Abscheu gegenüber rassistischer Diskriminierung aus.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

Agrochemikalie
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Übermäßiger Einsatz von Agrochemikalien kann die Bodenqualität verschlechtern.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

Vergütung; Entlohnung; Belohnung
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Der Job bietet eine ausgezeichnete Vergütung und Vorteile.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.
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.