C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös

Meaning

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

Example

The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.

Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

schonungslos

Meaning

Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.

Example

The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.

Der Kritiker war schonungslos in seiner Rezension des Stücks.

B1 noun

Kindness

Freundlichkeit; Güte; Wohlwollen

B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

Klarstellung

Meaning

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.

Example

The manager requested clarification on the project details.

Der Manager bat um eine Klarstellung der Projektdetails.

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.

C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

das Metallstück im Inneren einer Glocke, das diese schlägt, um einen Ton zu erzeugen

Meaning

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

Example

The clapper inside the bell was broken.

Das Metallstück im Inneren der Glocke war kaputt.

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

Schlüssel

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

Sie verlor ihren Hausschlüssel und konnte nicht eintreten, bis der Schlosser kam.

C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

Viola

Meaning

A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.

Example

She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.

Sie wählte es, die Viola im Schulorchester zu spielen.

C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

Philologe

Meaning

a person who studies languages and their history

Example

The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.

Der Philologe analysierte alte Texte, um die Sprachentwicklung zu verstehen.

C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen

Meaning

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

Example

The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.

Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

verachtenswert

Meaning

Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.

Example

His despicable actions shocked the entire community.

Seine verachtenswerten Taten schockierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.

C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

nachdenklich oder meditative

Meaning

Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.

Example

He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.

Er verbrachte einen kontemplativen Abend damit, über seine Entscheidungen nachzudenken.

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

klären

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

Der Lehrer klärt das schwierige Konzept.

C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen

Meaning

A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

unzerstörbar

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.

Es wurde gesagt, dass das Schild des Superhelden unzerstörbar war.

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

heutzutage

Meaning

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

Example

Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.

Heutzutage bevorzugen viele Menschen, online einzukaufen.

C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

nicht besorgt oder gestört durch etwas; ruhig und gefasst

Meaning

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

Example

She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.

Sie blieb ruhig trotz der Herausforderungen.

C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum

Meaning

occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death

Example

The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.

Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

Ohnmacht, Unfähigkeit

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

Die Ohnmacht der Regierung angesichts der Krise frustrierte die Bevölkerung.

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

Spinat

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

Frischer Spinat ist sehr nahrhaft.

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systematisch

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

Das Unternehmen verfolgte einen systematischen Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems.

C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

teilbar

Meaning

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

Example

Twelve is divisible by three and four.

Zwölf ist durch drei und vier teilbar.

C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

unvergleichlich

Meaning

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

Example

The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.

Die unvergleichliche Schönheit des Taj Mahal beeindruckt die Besucher.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

verbreiten

Meaning

To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.

Example

Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.

Soziale Medien helfen dabei, Informationen schnell zu verbreiten.

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

Anreize

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

Steueranreize werden verwendet, um Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien zu fördern.

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

Glück

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

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

B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

brummen

Meaning

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

Example

The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.

Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.

C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

blumig / verziert

Meaning

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

Example

She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.

Sie schrieb einen blumigen Brief, der mit poetischen Ausdrücken gefüllt war.

C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel

Meaning

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

Example

The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.

Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

Profundität oder tiefe Einsicht

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

Die Profundität seiner Worte hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

Individuum

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

Jeder Einzelne hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

empört

Meaning

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

Example

She was indignant when accused of cheating.

Sie war empört, als sie des Schummelns beschuldigt wurde.

C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

unterliegend

Meaning

lying immediately beneath; underlying

Example

The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.

Die geologische Untersuchung zeigte unterliegende Gesteinsschichten.

C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich

Meaning

appearing to be true or real

Example

The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.

Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

Prokrastination, Aufgaben aufschieben

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

Prokrastination ist der Feind des Erfolgs.

C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

ziehen

Meaning

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

Example

The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.

Die Arbeiter zogen die Kisten in den Lastwagen.

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

fassbar

Meaning

capable of being grasped or seized

Example

The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.

Das Werkzeug hat einen fassbaren Griff, der die Sicherheit verbessert.

B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

Gähnen

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

Sie konnte ein Gähnen während der langweiligen Vorlesung nicht unterdrücken.

C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.

C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

himmlisch, zart, übernatürlich

Meaning

Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

Example

Her voice had an ethereal quality.

Ihre Stimme hatte eine ätherische Qualität.

C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone

Example

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

streuen

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

Sie streute Zucker auf den Kuchen.

C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

sich freuen

Meaning

to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success

Example

The fans exulted after their team won the championship.

Die Fans exultierten, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

Ruhe

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

Nach der langen Reise suchte sie Ruhe im ruhigen Garten.

B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

erzieherisch

Meaning

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Example

The journey was an educational experience.

Die Reise war eine lehrreiche Erfahrung.

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.

C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale

Meaning

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Example

The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.

Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.

C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen

Meaning

to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow

Example

The earthquake caused the old building to topple.

Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.

C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

Durst löschen

Meaning

To satisfy thirst or desire.

Example

She drank cold water to slake her thirst.

Sie trank kaltes Wasser, um ihren Durst zu stillen.

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

weich und schlaff; Mangel an Festigkeit oder Muskeltonus; schwach

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

Seine schlaffen Arme zeigten, dass er mehr Sport treiben musste.

C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

verachtend

Meaning

Expressing strong criticism or scorn.

Example

He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.

Er machte verächtliche Bemerkungen über seinen Gegner.

C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

Verantwortungslosigkeit

Meaning

lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way

Example

The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.

Der Unfall wurde durch seine Verantwortungslosigkeit bei der Arbeit verursacht.

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

ausrutschen

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Boden und fiel.

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch

Meaning

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

Example

Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.

Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.

A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

Herr

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

Herr, darf ich Ihnen bei Ihrer Bestellung behilflich sein?

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

Flaschenhals

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

Die enge Brücke ist ein großes Flaschenhalsproblem während der Stoßzeiten.

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

Isotop

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

Kohlenstoff-14 ist ein radioaktives Isotop, das in der Fossilien-Datierung verwendet wird.

C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen

Meaning

Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.

Example

The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.

Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Sünde

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

Er bekannte seine Sünde dem Priester.

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.

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

verdrehen

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

Die Baumwurzeln begannen sich um die Steine zu winden.

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft

Meaning

Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.

Example

The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.

Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.

C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

Mediation

Meaning

Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.

Example

The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.

Die Mediation half, den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Teams zu lösen.

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.

A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

kalender

Meaning

a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year

Example

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

Sie markierte ihren Geburtstag im Kalender.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

störend; problematisch

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

Der störende Schüler hat die Klasse wieder gestört.

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

leichenhaft

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

Sein leichenhafter Anblick schockierte alle auf der Party.

A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

Meaning

a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming

Example

My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.

Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Schokoladenpudding zum Nachtisch.

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.

C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick

Meaning

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

Example

The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

empfindlich

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

Er ist sehr empfindlich über seine Größe.

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

ehrlich

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

Sie sprach ehrlich über ihre Fehler.

A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

Reichweite

Meaning

The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.

Example

The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.

Das neue Elektroauto hat eine Reichweite von 400 Meilen.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

Mikroklima

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

Ein Mikroklima kann einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Pflanzenwachstum haben.

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.

C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert

Meaning

Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

Example

He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.

Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

stumm; unfähig zu sprechen; ohne Ton

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

Er blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminieren

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

Sie laminierte ihre wichtigen Dokumente, um sie vor Schäden zu schützen.

C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

eine sehr kleine Menge

Meaning

a very small part or amount

Example

He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.

Es interessiert ihn keinen Deut das Ergebnis.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

Armut

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

Das Land kämpfte im 19. Jahrhundert mit zunehmender Armut.

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

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

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

Kontrast; Unterschied; Vergleich

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

Der Kontrast zwischen dem Stadtleben und dem ländlichen Leben ist ziemlich bemerkenswert.

C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung

Meaning

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

Example

The news created great excitation among the fans.

Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

Antrag / Anwendung / Software

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

Sie hat ihren Antrag für das Stipendium eingereicht.

C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

Insolvenz

Meaning

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Example

The company declared insolvency after years of losses.

Das Unternehmen erklärte nach Jahren der Verluste Insolvenz.

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

wählen

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus der Palette.

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.

A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album

Meaning

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

Example

She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.

Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.

C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralisch urteilen

Meaning

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

Example

He tends to moralize about other people's choices.

Er neigt dazu, über die Entscheidungen anderer zu moralischen Kommentaren zu machen.

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

kosmos blume

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

Die Cosmos-Blumen schwangen sanft im Sommerwind über die Wiese.

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 /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

refraktierend

Meaning

Capable of refracting light or other waves.

Example

The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.

Die refraktierenden Eigenschaften des Kristalls bogen das Licht in ein Spektrum.

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

ungewöhnlich

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

Für diese Jahreszeit war es ungewöhnlich kalt.

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

übermäßig

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

Sie war übermäßig besorgt über die Ergebnisse.

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

kreatives Werk

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

Der Komponist betrachtete die Sinfonie als sein größtes kreatives Werk.

C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

Maxime

Meaning

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Example

Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.

Ehrlichkeit ist eine zeitlose Maxime, die in jeder Kultur geschätzt wird.

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

Vergnügen; Freude; Unterhaltung

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

Das Lachen der Kinder zeigte ihre Amüsement über die Aufführung des Clowns.

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorbieren

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

Der Schwamm hat alles Wasser absorbiert.

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

Nerv; Mut

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

Sie fasste den Mut, vor dem großen Publikum zu sprechen.

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

ergonomisches Design

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

Der Stuhl hat ein ergonomisches Design für eine bessere Haltung.

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.

C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

unbekümmert

Meaning

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

Example

She had a blithe disregard for the rules.

Sie hatte eine unbekümmerte Missachtung der Regeln.