C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

Dekodierung

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

Hacker versuchten, die Dekodierung von klassifizierten Daten durchzuführen.

B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren

Meaning

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

Example

She traced the path of the river on the map.

Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.

B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

Generation; Produktion;

Meaning

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

Example

Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.

Jede Generation steht vor einzigartigen Herausforderungen, die ihre Weltanschauung und Werte prägen.

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

beherrschbar; kontrollierbar

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

Die Arbeitsbelastung ist beherrschbar, wenn wir richtig planen.

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

Vorspiel / Vorschlag

Meaning

An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.

Example

The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.

Der Friedensvorschlag wurde von beiden Nationen begrüßt.

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

Leiter

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

Er kletterte die Leiter hinauf, um die Bücher auf dem oberen Regal zu erreichen.

C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

Thaumaturg

Meaning

A worker of miracles or magician.

Example

The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.

Der Thaumaturg verblüffte das Publikum mit seinen Tricks.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.

C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

egalitär

Meaning

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Example

The new law promotes an egalitarian society.

Das neue Gesetz fördert eine egalitäre Gesellschaft.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.

C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

anstößige Teile entfernen

Meaning

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

Example

The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.

Der Herausgeber hat den Roman so bearbeitet, dass er für Kinder geeignet ist.

C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

Erleichterung

Meaning

The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.

Example

Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.

Ihre Erleichterung hat dazu beigetragen, dass das Treffen reibungslos verlief.

B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld

Meaning

an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune

Example

The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.

Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.

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 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

entfremden

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

Seine ständige Kritik begann, ihn von seinen Freunden zu entfremden.

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

einbeziehen

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

Es ist entscheidend, die Jugendlichen in die Bildung einzubeziehen.

C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

unbeschreiblich

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

Die Schönheit der Landschaft war unbeschreiblich.

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

vorschlagen

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

Ich schlage vor, dass wir eine kurze Pause machen.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

vollständig; völlig; absolut

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

Der Film war völlig langweilig und ich bin eingeschlafen.

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

zu spät

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

Er kam zu spät zum Treffen.

C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

Profitgieriger

Meaning

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally

Example

The government punished war profiteers.

Die Regierung bestrafte die Kriegsprofiteure.

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

essbar

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

Die Beeren sind nicht nur essbar, sondern auch ziemlich schmackhaft.

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

angenehm, erfreulich

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

Ein gutes Buch zu lesen ist eine angenehme Tätigkeit.

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.

A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern

Meaning

The parents of one's father or mother.

Example

Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.

Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.

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.

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

Lieblingsbehandlung

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

Der Manager wurde beschuldigt, gegenüber bestimmten Mitarbeitern Favoritismus zu zeigen.

C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung

Meaning

The process of making or becoming stable.

Example

The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.

Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.

C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trüb

Meaning

Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.

Example

We avoided swimming in the murky river.

Wir haben es vermieden, im trüben Fluss zu schwimmen.

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

sich beschweren

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

Er schimpfte gegen die ungerechte Entscheidung.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

Futter für das Vieh

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

Der Stall war mit Futter für das Vieh gefüllt.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

überrascht

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Ich war überrascht von seiner plötzlichen Ankündigung.

C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

elefantengleich

Meaning

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

Example

The man moved with an elephantine grace.

Der Mann bewegte sich mit einer elefantinen Grazie.

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

aufenthaltsort; ort; position

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

Niemand weiß, wo sich die vermisste Person aufhält.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.

C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

Kationenaustausch

Meaning

A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.

Example

The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.

Die Kationenaustauschkapazitaet des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.

C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie

Meaning

a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind

Example

His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.

Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.

C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner

Meaning

an animal that walks on four feet

Example

Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.

Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.

B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen

Meaning

to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward

Example

The helicopter hovered over the city.

Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

Code

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

Er schrieb einen Code, um das Problem auf dem Computer zu lösen.

C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

erschüttern, betäuben

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Die Nachricht von ihrem plötzlichen Rücktritt hat alle erschüttert.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

Durchsuchungsbefehl

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

Die Polizei holte einen Durchsuchungsbefehl, bevor sie das Gebäude betrat.

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

wer

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

Wer kommt heute Abend zur Party?

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

Archetyp, Urbild

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

Dieses Gemälde ist der Archetyp der modernen Kunst.

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

ziellos; ohne Ziel

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

Er wanderte ziellos durch die Stadt.

B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

Unterstützer

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

Sie ist eine starke Unterstützerin des lokalen Tierheims.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.

C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

verwirren

Meaning

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

Example

The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.

Der Trick des Magiers schien das gesamte Publikum zu verwirren.

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

Tat; Heldentat; Rechtsdokument;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

Seine heldenhafte Tat rettete das Kind vor dem Ertrinken im Fluss.

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

entwaffnen

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

Den Soldaten wurde befohlen, die Rebellen zu entwaffnen.

B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

Sauerstoffproduktion

Meaning

The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.

Example

Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.

Pflanzen sind entscheidend für die Sauerstoffproduktion und den Erhalt des Lebens.

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

Kiloliter

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

Der Tank kann bis zu drei Kiloliter Wasser aufnehmen.

C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

beitragen

Meaning

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

Example

Regular exercise conduces to better health.

Regelmäßige Bewegung trägt zu besserer Gesundheit bei.

A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

Der Magier erschuf eine spektakuläre Illusion, die den Elefanten verschwinden ließ.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

unalienierbar

Meaning

Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.

Example

Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.

Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein unalienierbares Recht.

C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

vaterlos

Meaning

without a father

Example

The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.

Das vaterlose Kind war auf die Unterstützung seiner Gemeinschaft angewiesen.

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

Haut abziehen/scharf kritisieren

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

Der Koch entfernte die Haut des Fisches, bevor er ihn kochte.

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

eine große, weiche Feder oder etwas, das einer Feder ähnelt

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

Der Soldat trug eine rote Feder auf seinem Helm.

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

Juckreiz

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

Augenjuckreiz führt oft zum Reiben.

C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß

Meaning

uncomfortably hot

Example

The sweltering heat made it hard to work.

Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.

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.

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

Ungewissheit, Zustand der Suspension

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

Das Projekt wurde nach dem Rückzug der Finanzierung in Ungewissheit gelassen.

B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

anklagen

Meaning

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

Example

The parliament voted to impeach the president.

Das Parlament stimmte ab, um den Präsidenten anzuklagen.

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 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

kuscheln

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

Das Kind kuschelte sich in die Arme seiner Mutter.

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

Flagg-Offizier

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

Der Flagg-Offizier überprüfte die Flotte vor der Zeremonie.

A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

sollte

Meaning

Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.

Example

You ought to respect your elders.

Du solltest deine Älteren respektieren.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.

C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifest

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr Manifest vor den Wahlen.

B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

Liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

Example

She bought a litre of milk from the shop.

Sie kaufte einen Liter Milch im Laden.

C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück

Meaning

To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

Example

The new law enfranchised thousands of people.

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

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

gehemmt

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

Er war zu gehemmt, um seine wahren Gefühle auszudrücken.

C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

Gehfisch

Meaning

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

Example

The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.

Der Gehfish kann auf trockenem Land reisen, um neue Wasserquellen zu finden.

B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben

Meaning

to emphasize or make something stand out

Example

The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.

Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

hinterhältiger Zweck

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

Er hat sie mit einem hinterhältigen Zweck eingeladen.

C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur

Meaning

a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal

Example

She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.

Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indekorös

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

Sein indekoröses Verhalten schockierte das Publikum.

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

Liste

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

Der Richter überprüfte die Liste, bevor er die Sitzung begann.

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

Wiege

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

Das Baby schläft friedlich in der Wiege.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginär; fiktiv; nicht real

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

Das Kind hatte einen imaginären Freund, mit dem es jeden Tag sprach.

C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

Marginalisierung

Meaning

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

Example

Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.

Wirtschaftspolitiken sollten die Marginalisierung der Armen angehen.

A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

korrekt

Meaning

in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes

Example

She answered all the questions correctly.

Sie hat alle Fragen korrekt beantwortet.

C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß

Meaning

Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.

Example

She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.

Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.

C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

kompliziert

Meaning

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Example

He faced a knotty legal issue.

Er hatte mit einer komplizierten rechtlichen Angelegenheit zu kämpfen.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.

C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch

Meaning

Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.

Example

Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.

Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.

B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre

Meaning

the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place

Example

The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.

B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

zögern

Meaning

to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

Example

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

Zögern Sie nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten.

C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie

Meaning

a straight, direct route to a destination

Example

He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.

Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.