C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.

C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv

Meaning

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

Example

His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.

Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.

A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

erstaunlich

Meaning

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing

Example

The magician performed an amazing trick.

Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Trick vor.

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos

Meaning

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected

Example

The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.

Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.

B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

Konzentration

Meaning

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

Concentration is key to mastering any skill.

Konzentration ist der Schlüssel, um jede Fähigkeit zu meistern.

A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch

Meaning

relating to Japan, its people, or their language

Example

She loves Japanese culture and traditions.

Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.

A1 verb /duː/

do

machen

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

Ich mache meine Hausaufgaben jeden Abend.

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

Konfliktlösung

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

Konfliktlösung ist entscheidend für den globalen Frieden.

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

tapfer

Meaning

brave, valiant, courageous

Example

The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.

Der tapfere Soldat wich nie vor einer Herausforderung zurück.

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.

C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

bedeuten

Meaning

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

Example

A red flag denotes danger.

Eine rote Flagge deutet auf Gefahr hin.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.

C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig

Meaning

having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied

Example

The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.

Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

hoch

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

Sie wird in ihrem Bereich hoch respektiert.

C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

knittern

Meaning

To form small creases or wrinkles.

Example

She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.

Sie verzog die Nase bei dem seltsamen Geruch.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

nachsichtig

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

Die nachsichtige Mutter ließ ihr Kind lange aufbleiben.

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad

Meaning

a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.

Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon

Meaning

of that; from that

Example

The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.

Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

aufdecken

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

Die Untersuchung deckte die Wahrheit über den Skandal auf.

A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Spinnennetz

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

Die Spinne spann ein großes Spinnennetz in der Ecke des Zimmers.

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.

A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

entgegengesetzt; völlig unterschiedlich; einander zugewandt; umgekehrt;

Meaning

Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;

Example

They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.

Sie haben gegensätzliche Ansichten zur Politik, bleiben aber gute Freunde.

C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominenz

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

Ihre Arbeit erlangte nach dem Preis Prominenz.

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht

Meaning

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

Example

His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.

Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.

B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend

Meaning

relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive

Example

The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.

Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.

A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

Papier, Dokument, Forschungsarbeit

Meaning

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.

Example

The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.

Der Student reichte seine Forschungsarbeit über künstliche Intelligenz ein.

C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

grübeln

Meaning

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

Example

He sat alone, brooding over his failures.

Er saß allein und grübelte über seine Misserfolge.

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.

A2 noun /læb/

lab

Labor

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

Die Studenten führten ein Experiment im Chemielabor durch.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

Abführmittel

Meaning

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

Example

The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein mildes Abführmittel für ihren Zustand.

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

porös

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

Der Boden ist sehr porös und drainiert schnell.

A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

fortsetzen

Meaning

To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.

Example

The rain will continue throughout the night.

Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht fortsetzen.

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

mildernd

Meaning

serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

Example

She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.

Sie bat um Nachsicht aufgrund mildernder Umstände.

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

Einfahrt

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

Das Auto war in der Einfahrt neben dem Garten geparkt.

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogen

Meaning

Capable of causing disease.

Example

Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.

Einige Bakterien sind harmlos, während andere hochgradig pathogen sind.

C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen

Meaning

consisting of different kinds or diverse elements

Example

The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.

Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

Nachwelt

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

Das Denkmal wurde zum Nutzen der Nachwelt erbaut.

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

Interjektion

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

Wörter wie 'wow' und 'au' sind häufige Interjektionen im Englischen.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

unentschlossen; unsicher

Meaning

not having made a decision; uncertain

Example

She was undecided about which college to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welches College sie besuchen sollte.

C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge

Meaning

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

Example

The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.

Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.

C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status

Meaning

the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status

Example

His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.

Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot

Meaning

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

Example

The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.

Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.

C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen

Meaning

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

Example

The bird perched on the fence.

Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.

A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung

Meaning

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.

Example

Daily practice improves fluency.

Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.

C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

kriechen

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Example

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

er kroch vor seinem Chef, um Strafe zu vermeiden.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrisch

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

Das psychiatrische Krankenhaus bietet Pflege für Menschen mit schweren Erkrankungen.

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

alles

Meaning

all things; the whole lot

Example

He packed everything in his suitcase.

Er hat alles in seinem Koffer gepackt.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

nicht ratsam

Meaning

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

Example

It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.

Es ist nicht ratsam, bei solchem starken Regen zu fahren.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.

C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

Betrüger

Meaning

A person who cheats or deceives people.

Example

The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.

Der alte Mann stellte sich als ein cleverer Betrüger heraus, der jeden hereingelegt hat.

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

modisch und attraktiv; mit Eleganz oder Geschmack im Aussehen

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

Sie trug ein stylisches Kleid auf der Party.

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

Papst oder ein hochrangiger Bischof

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

Example

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

Der Papst richtete eine Ansprache an die Nation in einer Fernsehansprache.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

selbst

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

Du solltest dich um dich selbst kümmern.

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 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

Unleserlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print

Example

The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.

Die Handschrift des Arztes war berüchtigt für ihre Unleserlichkeit unter dem Apothekenpersonal.

C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

die Wahrheit vermeiden

Meaning

to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer

Example

The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.

Der Politiker begann auszuweichen, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

wachsam

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

Der wachsame Hund bellte den Fremden an, der sich dem Haus näherte.

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

vorübergehende Erleichterung / Strafaufschub

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

Der Gefangene bekam in letzter Minute einen Aufschub von der Hinrichtung.

B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

ablehnen

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

Das Komitee beschloss, den Vorschlag abzulehnen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

unzweifelbar

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

Es ist unzweifelbar, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

eigenartig und individuell

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

Sein idiosynkratisches Verhalten unterschied ihn von seinen Kollegen.

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

Gebot

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegendes Gebot in allen Religionen.

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

Glück

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

Adlerjunge

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

Der Adlerjunge wartete im Nest, dass seine Mutter zurückkam.

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

nicht

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

Ich mag kein scharfes Essen.

A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

britisch

Meaning

relating to Great Britain or its people

Example

She loves British culture and traditions.

Sie liebt die britische Kultur und Traditionen.

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.

C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber

Meaning

A person who loves or collects books.

Example

She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.

Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.

A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen

Meaning

to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of

Example

I will attend the conference next week.

Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

Antriebskraft

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

Jet-Triebwerke liefern die Antriebskraft für Flugzeuge, um lange Distanzen zu überwinden.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe

Meaning

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

Example

The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.

Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.

C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

Mut, Initiative

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

Es braucht echten Mut, um ein eigenes Unternehmen zu gründen.

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.

C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

Barramundi-Fisch

Meaning

A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass

Example

Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.

Der Barramundi-Fisch wird für seinen feinen Geschmack und seine zarte Textur geschätzt.

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

Bedenken

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

Sie öffnete den Brief mit ein wenig Bedenken.

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

Schlaginstrumente

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

Die Schlaginstrumente-Sektion fügte dem Orchester Rhythmus und Energie hinzu.

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

Adhärenz

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

Die Einhaltung von Regeln ist in jeder Organisation entscheidend.

C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

erdgebunden

Meaning

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

Example

Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.

Menschen sind erdgebundene Wesen, die auf dem Land leben.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

neu setzen

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

Der Platzanweiser musste die Gäste nach der Unterbrechung erneut setzen.

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

eingewurzelt

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

Example

His ingrained habits were hard to break.

Seine eingewurzelten Gewohnheiten waren schwer zu brechen.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

Metapherform

Meaning

A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.

Example

The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.

Der Dichter führte eine Metaphorm ein, um Bildsprache mit Struktur zu verbinden.

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

Gläubiger

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

Sie ist eine feste Gläubigerin an harte Arbeit und Ehrlichkeit.

C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

Jute

Meaning

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

Example

Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.

Jute wird zur Herstellung von Säcken verwendet.

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

Name

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

Die Namen der Familienmitglieder sind auf dem Stammbaum geschrieben.

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Einbildung, Fantasie

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.