C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen

Meaning

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

Example

The thief decamped before the police arrived.

Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

zerfahren

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

Der Film fühlte sich zerfahren an und war schwer zu folgen.

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

Höhepunkt

Meaning

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process

Example

The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.

Der Film erreichte seinen Höhepunkt während der letzten Kampfszene.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

mit großer Sorgfalt

Meaning

Done with great care and thoroughness.

Example

The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.

Der Künstler hat das Projekt mit großer Sorgfalt abgeschlossen.

C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

verdienstvoll

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

Sein verdienstvolles Engagement in der Gemeinschaft wurde anerkannt.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

Zweifüßler

Meaning

An animal that walks on two feet.

Example

Humans are examples of biped creatures.

Menschen sind Beispiele für zweifüßige Kreaturen.

A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

studieren

Meaning

to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research

Example

I study mathematics every evening.

Ich studiere Mathematik jeden Abend.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

komplementär

Meaning

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other

Example

The two partners have complementary skills.

Die beiden Partner haben komplementäre Fähigkeiten.

B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal

Meaning

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

Example

They raised the national flag during the ceremony.

Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter

Meaning

A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.

Example

The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.

Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.

C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

feige

Meaning

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

Example

The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.

Der feige Führer vermied es, schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

weltlich

Meaning

Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.

Example

He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.

Er war mehr an weltlichem Erfolg interessiert als an spirituellem Wachstum.

C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

Zeuge

Meaning

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

Example

The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.

Der Zeuge bestätigte die Richtigkeit der Aussage während des Prozesses.

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

Fähigkeit

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

Sie hat eine starke Fähigkeit, neue Sprachen zu lernen.

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.

C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus

Meaning

the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect

Example

He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.

Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.

A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast

Meaning

a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion

Example

We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.

Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.

C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

Raub

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

Example

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

Der Krieg war von Raub und Zerstörung geprägt.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

verlassen

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

Das Dorf sah nach dem Sturm völlig verlassen aus.

C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

entwurzeln

Meaning

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

Example

They uprooted the old tree from the garden.

Sie haben den alten Baum aus dem Garten gerodet.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

Koralle

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

Die Koralle im Riff bietet vielen Meereslebewesen Schutz.

C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig

Meaning

boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient

Example

The defiant student refused to follow the rules.

Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.

A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

erschrocken

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; scared

Example

The child was frightened by the loud noise.

Das Kind war durch den lauten Lärm erschrocken.

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

Krönung

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

Die Krönung des neuen Königs wurde von tausenden Menschen besucht.

C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren

Meaning

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

Example

The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.

Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.

C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig

Meaning

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

Example

He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.

Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.

C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen

Meaning

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Example

She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.

Sie ging mit bemerkenswerter Gelassenheit mit der Nachricht um.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.

B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anonym; ohne Namen

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

Der Autor veröffentlichte das Buch unter einem anonymen Pseudonym.

C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren

Meaning

To stare openly and rudely.

Example

Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.

Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.

B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen

Meaning

to assert ownership; to state as fact

Example

He claims to be the rightful owner.

Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.

C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet

Meaning

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

Example

She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.

Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.

C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

Simulakrum

Meaning

an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness

Example

The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.

Die Statue war nur ein Simulakrum des alten Gottes.

A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher

Meaning

a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle

Example

The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.

Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

Unterwerfung

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

Das Volk litt unter der Unterwerfung eines grausamen Herrschers.

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

Geheimhaltung

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

Das Projekt wurde in völliger Geheimhaltung durchgeführt.

C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Example

The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.

Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

Präzision

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

In der Chirurgie werden hochpräzise Instrumente verwendet.

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.

A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein

Meaning

having no one else present; on one's own

Example

She prefers to live alone in her apartment.

Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.

C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie

Meaning

An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.

Example

Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.

Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

siebte

Meaning

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

Example

Her birthday is on the seventh of July.

Ihr Geburtstag ist am siebten Juli.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie

Meaning

an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy

Example

The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.

Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.

B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken

Meaning

to catch with a hook; to fasten

Example

He hooked the fish successfully.

Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

ungenießbar

Meaning

not suitable or safe for eating; not edible

Example

The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.

Die Pilze waren giftig und völlig ungenießbar.

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

pleite

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

Das Unternehmen ging nach Jahren schlechter finanzieller Verwaltung pleite.

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

vor Wut brodeln

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

Sie brodelte vor Wut nach der ungerechten Entscheidung.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

bemitleidenswert

Meaning

deserving sympathy or compassion

Example

The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.

Der streunende Hund sah im Regen bemitleidenswert aus.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.

C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz

Meaning

made of or resembling oak wood

Example

The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.

Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injektieren

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff in den Arm des Patienten injizieren.

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

verdächtigen

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

Ich vermute, dass er über seinen Aufenthaltsort lügt.

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

Team

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

Unser Team hat das Spiel nach großem Einsatz gewonnen.

C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

mikrobiell

Meaning

Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

Example

Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.

Mikrobielle Aktivität im Boden verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit.

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

Neuling

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

Als Neuling in der Programmierung bat sie oft ihren Mentor um Rat.

C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar

Meaning

capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented

Example

The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.

Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

Seife

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände mit Seife und Wasser.

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.

A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

schwer

Meaning

having great weight; intense or severe

Example

The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.

Der schwere Koffer war schwierig, die Treppe hinauf zu tragen.

C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

gallig

Meaning

Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.

Example

He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.

Er wurde gallig, nachdem er die ungerechte Kritik gehört hatte.

C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Example

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

autokratisch

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

Der autokratische Führungsstil des Managers ermutigte die Mitarbeiter nicht, ihre Ideen zu teilen.

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

gefühllos; grausam; rücksichtslos

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

Er zeigte eine kalte Missachtung der Gefühle anderer.

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.

C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

Panzerschale von Schildkröten oder Krabben

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Example

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

Die Schildkröte zog sich zum Schutz in ihre Panzerhülle zurück.

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

ja

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Ja, ich werde um 17 Uhr dort sein.

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 /mɒk/

mock

verspotten

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

Die Schüler machten sich über seinen Akzent lustig.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

Mauersegler

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.

C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert

Meaning

Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

Example

The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.

Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.

A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

wem

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people that something is done to

Example

The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.

Der Mann, dem ich gestern begegnet bin, ist mein Freund.

A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

Zaun

Meaning

a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier

Example

They built a fence around the garden.

Sie bauten einen Zaun um den Garten.

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling

Meaning

a person who is being tested in an examination

Example

Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.

Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.

C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

wütend machen

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.

Seine unbedachten Bemerkungen haben das ganze Team wütend gemacht.

A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

jeder; alle; ohne Ausnahme

Meaning

each one; all; without exception

Example

Every student must complete their homework.

Jeder Schüler muss seine Hausaufgaben erledigen.

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.

C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil

Meaning

wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment

Example

The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.

Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich

Meaning

able to be dissolved, especially in water

Example

Sugar is soluble in water.

Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.

C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie

Meaning

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

Example

The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.

Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

reziprokal; gegenseitig; gleichmäßig geteilt von beiden Parteien;

Meaning

given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;

Example

The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.

Die beiden Länder haben ein reziprokes Handelsabkommen.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explizit

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

Die Anweisungen waren explizit, ohne Raum für Verwirrung zu lassen.

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

stamm

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

Sie setzten sich auf einen Stamm neben dem Lagerfeuer.

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

unsicher; gefährlich;

Meaning

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

Example

It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.

Es ist unsicher, nachts alleine in dieser Nachbarschaft zu gehen.

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

Neutronen haften an Protonen.

C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

strukturen

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

Die Region hat alte Strukturen.