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B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

unbewaffnet
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
Die Polizei fand den Verdächtigen während der Durchsuchung unbewaffnet.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

ausüben
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Er setzte all seine Kraft ein, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

entsorgen
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Er entsorgte die alten Möbel verantwortungsbewusst.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

diskret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Sie war diskret über die Details ihres Gesprächs.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

bewahren
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Wir müssen unsere natürliche Umwelt bewahren.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

Prahlen; Angeberrei; Stolz
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sein ständiges Prahlen über seinen Reichtum nervte alle.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

Bereitstellung
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Die Bereitstellung der neuen Software wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

Absicherungsstrategie
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Investoren nutzen Absicherungsstrategien, um sich vor Marktschwankungen zu schützen.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

verfeinert; gereinigt
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Sie hat einen sehr raffinierten Geschmack in Kunst und Musik.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

Spitzname
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Sein Spitzname ist 'Tiger', weil er so mutig ist.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Verbot
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Die Regierung kündigte das Verbot des Rauchens an öffentlichen Orten an.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

außerdem
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
Der Plan ist einfach und außerdem ist er erschwinglich.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

Fortschrittsverfolgung
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Regelmäßiges Verfolgen des Fortschritts hilft, langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

natürlicher Lebensraum
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Den natürlichen Lebensraum zu schützen ist entscheidend für Schmetterlinge.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

unerwünscht; nicht gewollt; unwillkommen
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Die unerwünschte Nachricht ruinierte ihre Urlaubspläne.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformativ
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Transformative Projekte definieren den Fortschritt neu.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

erstaunlich
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
Die erstaunliche Entdeckung veränderte die Art und Weise, wie wir das Universum sehen.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

schlüpfen
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
Der Vogel wird bald aus seinem Ei schlüpfen.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

wesentlich
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Die beiden Pläne sind im Wesentlichen gleich.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

virtuelle Klassenräume
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Virtuelle Klassenräume ermöglichen das Fernlernen für Schüler weltweit.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

ausgezeichnet; geehrt; berühmt; mit einer würdevollen Erscheinung oder Haltung
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Er ist ein ausgezeichneter Professor an der Universität.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

Diskretion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Sie ging mit großer Diskretion mit der Situation um.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

verbessert
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Verbesserte Strategien verbessern die Ergebnisse.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

Unterbrechung
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
Das Treffen wurde wegen einer unerwarteten Unterbrechung verschoben.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navigieren
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Das GPS hilft, komplexe Routen zu navigieren.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

wohnen
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Sie wohnen in einem großen Haus am Fluss.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

theoretisch
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
Die Idee bleibt größtenteils theoretisch ohne reale Beweise.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

außerdem
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Der Job ist herausfordernd; außerdem erfordert er ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

Unwissenheit
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

zielorientiert
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Zielorientiert zu sein ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

Lizenz
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

Hautfarbe
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Ihre helle Haut strahlte wunderschön im Morgenlicht.
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.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

leer; nicht besetzt; verfügbar
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Es gibt eine leere Wohnung im zweiten Stock.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

anziehen / Anführer
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Sie zog ihren Mantel an, bevor sie ging.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Sklaverei
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
Sklaverei wurde im 19. Jahrhundert in den meisten Ländern abgeschafft.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

Korn
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Der Bauer lagerte nach der Ernte große Mengen Korn in der Scheune.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

Insider
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Er war ein Insider, der alle Geheimnisse der Firma kannte.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

Taucher
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Der Taucher verschwand unter der Oberfläche, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Er ist intolerant gegenüber jeder Meinung, die sich von seiner eigenen unterscheidet.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

Konversion, Änderung, Transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Hohe Konversionsraten von Websites zeigen effektives Marketing an.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

brechen
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Das Seil brach unter dem Gewicht.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Otter
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

unfähigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Seine Unfähigkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriere.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

Neigung; Veranlagung
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Sie hat eine natürliche Neigung zu Musik und Kunst.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimistisch
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Sie ist optimistisch über den Erfolg ihres neuen Projekts.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

untergraben
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Ständige Kritik kann das Selbstvertrauen eines Kindes untergraben.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.
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.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

Plädoyer; Antrag; Entschuldigung
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Sie machte während des Notfalls einen Antrag auf Hilfe.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

aufdecken
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
Die Untersuchung deckte die Wahrheit über den Skandal auf.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

strukturen
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Die Region hat alte Strukturen.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

Glaswaren
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
Das Hochzeitsregister enthielt feine Glaswaren.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

Schrei; Gebrüll; Aufschrei
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Er ließ einen Schrei los, als er die Spinne sah.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.