C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

verderben

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

Der Roman zeigt, wie Reichtum den Charakter einer Person verderben kann.

A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen

Meaning

damaged; not working; fractured

Example

The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.

Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

Termin; Ernennung;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

Ich habe einen Arzttermin um 15 Uhr.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

hilfsbereit

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

Das Krankenhaus hat einen Hilfsstromgenerator für Notfälle.

C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

Syndikat

Meaning

A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.

Example

A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.

Ein Syndikat von Investoren kaufte das strauchelnde Unternehmen.

C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

Lumineszenz

Meaning

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

Example

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

Die Lumineszenz der Glühwürmchen erleuchtete den Wald.

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

rückgabefähig

Meaning

able to be returned or given back

Example

The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.

Die Flasche ist für eine Rückerstattung des Pfandes zurückgebbar.

C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

grenzüberschreitend

Meaning

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

Example

The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.

Die beiden Rechtsgebiete sind grenzüberschreitend und teilen dieselben Grenzen.

C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum

Meaning

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

Example

The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.

Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.

B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports

Example

She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.

Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.

C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen

Meaning

To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.

Example

Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.

Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.

A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

wiederholen

Meaning

to say or do something again

Example

Could you please repeat what you just said?

Könnten Sie bitte wiederholen, was Sie gerade gesagt haben?

A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.

C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

verzerrt, sarkastisch

Meaning

twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor

Example

He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.

Er gab ein verzerrtes Lächeln, nachdem er den sarkastischen Kommentar gehört hatte.

B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

Barrieren

Meaning

Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.

Example

Language barriers can make communication difficult.

Sprachliche Barrieren können die Kommunikation erschweren.

C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

vergeblich

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

Seine Versuche, die Situation zu ändern, waren vergeblich.

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

Sättigung

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

Ballaststoffreiche Lebensmittel bieten eine längere Sättigung.

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

unendlich

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

Das Universum scheint sich ins Unendliche auszudehnen.

C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung

Meaning

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

Example

There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.

Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

Schlachtfeld

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

Das Schlachtfeld war mit den Überresten des Kampfes bedeckt.

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

Hauptstraße

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

Das neue Einkaufszentrum befindet sich entlang der Hauptstraße.

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Wasserfall

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Der majestetische Wasserfall zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Touristen an.

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

Mangel; Fehlen

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

Der Mangel an Regen in diesem Sommer hat ernsthafte Probleme für die Landwirte verursacht.

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

Diversifikation

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

Diversifikation hilft, das Investitionsrisiko zu verringern.

C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

kondensieren

Meaning

To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.

Example

Water vapor condenses into raindrops.

Wasserdampf kondensiert zu Regentropfen.

C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

falsche Eide leisten

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

Example

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

Er wurde beschuldigt, während des Prozesses zu versuchen, sich selbst zu perjuren.

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ähnlichkeit; gleichheit

Meaning

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation

Example

The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.

Das Porträt zeigt eine starke Ähnlichkeit mit ihrer Großmutter.

C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.

Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

zweifelhaft; unsicher; sich unsicher fühlen über etwas

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

Ich bin skeptisch bezüglich des Erfolgs dieses Projekts.

C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.

Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

bereichern

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

Weltraumforschung bereichert das menschliche Verständnis.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.

C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Aphasie

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

Nach dem Schlaganfall wurde bei ihr eine Aphasie diagnostiziert.

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

Eitelkeit

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

Ihre Eitelkeit ließ sie Stunden im Spiegel verbringen.

A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel

Meaning

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

Example

She served the soup in a small bowl.

Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.

C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle

Meaning

a large cave or chamber in a cave

Example

The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.

Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.

C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer

Meaning

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

Example

A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.

Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

gierig

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

Der gierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete ohne Grund.

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

unerschütterlich

Meaning

Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating

Example

She continued with unfaltering determination.

Sie setzte ihre Arbeit mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit fort.

C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

Genealogie

Meaning

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

Example

She spent years researching her family's genealogy.

Sie verbrachte Jahre damit, die Genealogie ihrer Familie zu erforschen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.

C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

überstimuliert

Meaning

Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.

Example

Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

Überstimulierte Gedanken können zu Burnout und verringerter Produktivität führen.

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduierte / gestuft

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete einen Graduierungzylinder, um die Flüssigkeit präzise zu messen.

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

Amt des Aldermanns

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

Er wurde nach jahrelangem Dienst mit dem Amt des Aldermanns geehrt.

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Ehrlich und offen

Meaning

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

Example

The business deal was completely aboveboard.

Der Geschäftsabschluss war völlig ehrlich und offen.

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

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

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

Ruhestand

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

Er plant seine Ruhestand nach 40 Jahren im Dienst.

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

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.

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

unterhalten

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

Er hat uns mit Geschichten von seinen Reisen rund um die Welt unterhalten.

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

Erlösung

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

Die Geschichte dreht sich um das Thema der Erlösung.

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

diplomatische Lösung

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

Eine diplomatische Lösung ist notwendig für den Frieden.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

ausgleichen

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

Die Vorteile der neuen Politik gleichen ihre Nachteile aus.

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

Ingenieur

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

Der Ingenieur entwarf eine neue Brücke über den Fluss.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

Ausflucht, Umschwenken

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

Die Tergiversation des Politikers frustrierte seine Anhänger.

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sinnlos

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

Er war gelangweilt von den sinnlosen Aufgaben bei der Arbeit.

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

Scham

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

Er fühlte tiefen Scham für sein unehrliches Verhalten bei der Arbeit.

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

einheimisch

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

Er ist ein Muttersprachler des Bengalischen.

C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

Oktavo (Buchgröße, die durch das Falten eines Blattes in acht Teile entsteht)

Meaning

A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).

Example

The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.

Die alte Bibliothek enthielt seltene Oktavo-Ausgaben von Shakespeare.

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.

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.

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.

C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.

C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

Schleifenrosette

Meaning

a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party

Example

The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.

Der Soldat trug eine rote Schleifenrosette auf seiner Mütze.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

siegen

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Gerechtigkeit wird immer über Ungerechtigkeit siegen.

B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

herumbasteln

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

Er mag es, mit alten Radios in seiner Garage zu basteln.

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

unterbewerten

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

Sie hatte das Gefühl, dass ihr Chef ihre Beiträge ständig unterschätzte.

C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

zerbrechlich

Meaning

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

Example

The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.

Der Stuhl war zu zerbrechlich, um sein Gewicht zu tragen.

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

peitschen

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

Der Trainer peitschte das Pferd, um es schneller rennen zu lassen.

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

erpressen

Meaning

to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means

Example

The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.

Die Bande versuchte, Geld von den lokalen Geschäftsinhabern zu erpressen.

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biologisch abbaubar

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

Biologisch abbaubare Materialien zerfallen natürlich, ohne der Umwelt zu schaden.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse

Meaning

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

Example

The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.

Die Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse der Stadt versammelte sich zum jährlichen Ball.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.

B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft

Meaning

the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus

Example

Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.

Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.

C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

Wahnsinn

Meaning

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Example

It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.

Es war völliger Wahnsinn, bei dem Sturm wandern zu gehen.

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

oberflächlich

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

Er nickte oberflächlich und ging weiter.

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

heftig; aggressiv; zeigt starke Gefühle oder Entschlossenheit

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

Der heftige Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser im Dorf.

C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen

Meaning

To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.

Example

The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.

Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.

C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

Tourniquet

Meaning

a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels

Example

The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

Der Sanitäter legte ein Tourniquet an, um die Blutung zu stoppen.

C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Example

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optisch

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.

Der optische Nerv überträgt Signale vom Auge zum Gehirn.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.

C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig

Meaning

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Example

It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.

Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.

C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

Hog-Pflaume

Meaning

tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste

Example

Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.

Hog-Pflaumen werden oft verwendet, um eingelegte Früchte und Chutneys zu machen.

C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

Rückblick

Meaning

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

Example

In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.

Im Rückblick schien die Entscheidung unklug.

C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng

Meaning

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Example

Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.

Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.

C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock

Meaning

a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table

Example

The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.

Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.

B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter

Meaning

the part of the body between the neck and the arm

Example

He carried the bag over his shoulder.

Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abgekürzt

Meaning

shortened by cutting off a part; cut short

Example

The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.

Das Treffen wurde aufgrund von Zeitbeschränkungen abgekürzt.

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich

Meaning

calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

Example

Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.

Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.

B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug

Meaning

a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

Example

She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.

Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.

B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

Bürger

Meaning

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Example

Citizens must follow pollution regulations.

Bürger müssen die Vorschriften zur Luftverschmutzung einhalten.

A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

notwendig

Meaning

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

Example

Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.

Strenge Vorschriften sind notwendig, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Meaning

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

Example

The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.

Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.

B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten

Meaning

To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.

Example

The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.

Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.