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B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitiv
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ich werde definitiv an dem Treffen morgen teilnehmen.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

dünn; schmal
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
Sie trug eine dünne Jacke bei kaltem Wetter.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

Herrenhaus
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Das alte Herrenhaus stand stolz auf dem Hügel für Jahrhunderte.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
Das Aroma füllte die Küche, als sie Panch Phoron in Öl erhitzte.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

tau
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
Der Morgentau glänzte auf dem Gras.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

bedeutend
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
Die Unterzeichnung des Friedensvertrags war ein bedeutender Moment für beide Länder.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

sich zurückziehen
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Die Soldaten mussten sich nach der Niederlage zurückziehen.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

Geschwindigkeit
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge reduzieren die Reisezeit erheblich.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

austauschbar
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Diese Maschinenteile sind austauschbar, so dass sie einfach ersetzt werden können.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

Rhetoriker
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Der Rhetoriker fesselte das Publikum mit seiner Eloquenz.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

misstrauen
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Viele Menschen misstrauen Politikern.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

biegsam
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Der biegbare Strohhalm machte es einfacher, aus dem Becher zu trinken.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

Loslösung
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
Die buddhistische Philosophie fördert die Loslösung von materiellen Begierden.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

Qualitätszeit
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Qualitätszeit mit der Familie zu verbringen, stärkt die Beziehungen.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

Edikt
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Der König erließ ein Edikt, das das Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen verbot.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

Zigarette
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Er zündete nach dem Abendessen eine Zigarette an.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

verrückt
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Nach einer ganzen Nacht Arbeit fühlte er sich ein wenig verrückt.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

Kakerlake
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Eine Kakerlake lief schnell über den Küchenboden.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Der Prozess, dem Körpergewebe eine ausreichende Menge Flüssigkeit zuzuführen.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Eine ausreichende Hydratation ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung der Körperfunktionen.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

Gleichgewicht zwischen Tag und Nacht
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
Die Frühlings-Tagundnachtgleiche markiert den Beginn der längeren Tage.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

Abfall
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
Die meisten seiner frühen Schriften wurden als Abfall betrachtet.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
Der Lehrer bat um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sandwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

Gewinn
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Er war mehr durch Gewinn motiviert als durch Pflicht.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

feige, verräterisch
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
Der feige Soldat verließ seinen Posten aus Angst.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

erforschen
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Sie erforschen verschiedene Gebiete der Antarktis.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

ausgegeben, erschöpft
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Sie hat ihre ganze Energie für die Prüfung aufgebraucht.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Fabriken verschmutzen die Umwelt mit giftigen Chemikalien.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

beleidigende Sprache
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller beleidigender Sprache gegen seine Gegner.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

Ferse
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Sie trug hohe Absätze zu der Party.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

wählen
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Bürger wählen, um ihre Vertreter auszuwählen.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

knabbern
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
Das Kaninchen knabberte an einer Möhre.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

schuldig
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
Der Richter erklärte den schuldig befundenen Beamten für untragbar im Amt.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

bescheiden
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

Ziele
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Die Erreichung der Entwicklungsziele erfordert Zusammenarbeit.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

bärartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
Die bärartige Stärke des Mannes erstaunte alle.
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.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

Neo-Darwinismus
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
Der Neo-Darwinismus kombiniert Darwins Theorie der natürlichen Selektion mit moderner Genetik.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

unvergänglich; ewig; unsterblich
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
Die unvergängliche Schönheit der klassischen Kunst inspiriert weiterhin Generationen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

mit Eis oder Gletschern verbunden
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Die Berge waren mit Gletschereis bedeckt.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Team zu leiten, führte zu ernsthaften Problemen.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

Präexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Philosophen debattierten oft über die Präexistenz der Seele.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

blau
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der blaue Ozean erstreckte sich endlos bis zum Horizont.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

Savanne (mit verstreuten Bäumen)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Giraffen grasten an Akazienbäumen über die weite Savanne.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

einladen
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Wir sollten alle unsere Freunde zur Party einladen.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

Rückstände
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Der Verbrennungsprozess hinterlässt keine schädlichen Rückstände.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

gestresst oder überlastet
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
Der gestresste Lehrer kämpfte darum, das laute Klassenzimmer zu beruhigen.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

hoch; edel im Charakter; erhaben im Stil
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Er hat hohe Ideale, um die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

einfühlsam
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Sie war einfühlsam gegenüber den Kämpfen ihrer Freundin.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Ausdruck der Überraschung
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
Wow, diese Aufführung war unglaublich!
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

Akquisition, Erwerb, Zukauf
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
Die Akquisitionsstrategie des Unternehmens hat das Wachstum angekurbelt.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

enthaupten
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Der historische Bericht beschreibt, wie der Verräter zur Strafe enthauptet wurde.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

Dyspepsie, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Nach der schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich dyspeptisch und unwohl.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

gewähren
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
Die Universität gewährte ihm ein Stipendium.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

Ölverkäufer
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
Der Ölverkäufer entdeckte ein neues Ölfeld in der Wüste.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

ein plötzlicher scharfer Schmerz oder emotionaler Stress
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Sie fühlte einen pang von Schuld nach dem Streit.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

Emeritus Professor
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Er ist ein Emeritus Professor an der Universität.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

Inkonstanz
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
Die Inkonstanz des Wetters erschwert die Planung.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

einige
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
Ich habe etwas Geld in meiner Brieftasche.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanenz
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

Straße
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Er ging die Straße zum Park entlang.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Rauchen hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

Klimawandel
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
Der Klimawandel verursacht mehr Naturkatastrophen.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
Die Kirche entschied sich, den Priester nach dem Skandal zu entkleiden.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Wiederauflebende Spannungen bedrohten den fragilen Waffenstillstand.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

Bad; Badewanne
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Ich nehme jeden Abend ein heißes Bad.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

Erzähler
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Der Erzähler führte das Publikum durch die komplexe Handlung.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

verlottert
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

Pädagogik
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
Die moderne Pädagogik konzentriert sich auf schülerzentriertes Lernen.