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C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

dehydrieren
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Laufen bei der Hitze kann dich schnell dehydrieren.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

Flur
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Die Kinder haben ihre Schuhe im Flur gelassen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

marine
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Das Land investierte stark in die marine Verteidigung.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
Die Rationalisierung von Prozessen kann die Betriebskosten erheblich senken.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineffizient
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Das alte Computersystem war ineffizient und verschwendete viel Zeit.
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

brutalisieren
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
Das Regime wurde beschuldigt, unschuldige Zivilisten zu brutalisieren.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

erschrecken
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Der laute Donner hat die Kinder erschreckt.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

Brunnen; Wohlergehen;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem alten Brunnen im Zentrum des Dorfes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

Marker, Markierstift
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Er benutzte einen roten Marker, um die wichtigen Punkte zu unterstreichen.
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, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

Postgraduierter
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Sie macht postgraduale Forschung in Physik.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

kriegerischer Nationalist
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Der Führer wurde als rücksichtslose Jingo kritisiert.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

veränderlich
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Sie ist eine wandelbare Künstlerin, die mit vielen Stilen experimentiert.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

einen geliebten Menschen verlieren
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Sie hat ihren Mann letztes Jahr verloren.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

unflexibel
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Seine unflexible Haltung erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

Wappen oder Emblem mit einem Familienwappen
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
Das Familienwappen war auf dem Wappen über dem Kamin ausgestellt.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

alte Tauwerkfasern
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Die Schiffbauer verwendeten Oakum, um die Ritzen in den Holzplanken zu versiegeln.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

unordentlich; ungehorsam;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
Die ungehorsame Menge weigerte sich, den Sicherheitsanweisungen zu folgen.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirisieren
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Das Stück satirisiert die Gier moderner Unternehmen.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

europäisch
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Sie studierte europäische Geschichte an der Universität.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

nächster
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Er ist mein nächster Freund.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

verbrennen
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Müll verbrennen verstärkt die Luftverschmutzung.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

sich niederlassen, verstecken
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Sie setzte sich gemütlich in einen Sessel neben dem Kamin.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

Choreografie
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
Die Choreografie des Balletts war atemberaubend.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

du
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
Du machst einen tollen Job!
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

drinnen
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Wegen des Regens blieben alle drinnen.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurd, lächerlich
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
Die Idee, dass Schweine fliegen könnten, ist absurd.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

sich freuen
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
Die Familie freut sich über die guten Nachrichten.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

übertragen
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
Die Antenne kann Signale über eine lange Distanz übertragen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

Brand
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
Das Gebäude verwandelte sich in ein Inferno innerhalb von Minuten.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

Jungfräulichkeit
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
Das Gedicht feierte die Unschuld der Jungfräulichkeit.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

wählen
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Die Bürger wählten einen neuen Präsidenten.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

schick
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Das Kleid steht ihr sehr gut.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

Dichte
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
Die Bevölkerungsdichte im Stadtzentrum ist extrem hoch.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

Vorliebe; Fantasie oder Einbildung
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
Das Kind hatte den Wunsch, ein berühmter Astronaut zu werden, als es älter war.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

Maurer
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
Der Maurer legte sorgfältig die Ziegel für das neue Haus.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

komisch
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Er hatte einen komischen Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen brachte.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

infrastrukturelle Entwicklung
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
Infrastrukturelle Entwicklung ist notwendig für effizientes Recycling.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

trinkbar
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Die Dorfbewohner hatten keinen Zugang zu Trinkwasser.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

Sinn
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Sie hatte ein starkes Verantwortungsgefühl.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

Gefangenschaft
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Nach Jahren der Gefangenschaft wurde der Gefangene schließlich freigelassen.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

einschränken / kontrollieren
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Inflation einzudämmen.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

stigmatisieren
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Menschen mit bestimmten Krankheiten werden oft ungerecht stigmatisiert.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

weise / art
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Er sprach in einer höflichen Art.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

holzartig
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
Der holzartige Stängel stützte die schweren Blumen.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf der Geburtstagsparty.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

Generalisierung
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Die Rede war voller Allgemeinplätze und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

bilaterale verhandlungen
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Bilaterale Verhandlungen lösen Streitigkeiten.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
Es war verantwortungslos von ihm, ohne jemandem Bescheid zu sagen zu gehen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

mehrdeutig
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Seine mehrdeutige Antwort verwirrte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

vorsichtig; klug; weise;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es ist klug, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

liefern
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
Das Unternehmen liefert Bio-Lebensmittel an gesundheitsbewusste Kunden.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

Anstrengung, Schlagabdruck
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Durch Dint von harter Arbeit erreichte er Erfolg.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

Bosheit; Übelwollen; Feindseligkeit;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
In seiner Kritik war keine Bosheit, nur ehrliches Feedback.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

Brücke
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
Die neue Brücke reduzierte den Verkehrsstau in der Stadt.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

geschrieben
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
Die Vereinbarung muss schriftlich erfolgen, um gültig zu sein.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

Schicht; Schichtung;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Der Kuchen hat drei Schichten Schokolade.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

eine große Sammlung linguistischer Daten, die für die Sprachforschung und Analyse verwendet wird
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Linguisten verwenden ein Korpus, um Sprachmuster zu analysieren.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

schlecht
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Er hat schlecht in der Prüfung abgeschnitten.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

Xylophon
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
Die Kinder freuten sich, im Musikunterricht das bunte Xylophon zu spielen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

frech, unverschämt
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
Das freche Kind antwortete dem Lehrer.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

spontan gehalten
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Er hielt eine extemporane Rede bei der Besprechung.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

Bewohner
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
Der Wald ist die Heimat vieler nachtaktiver Bewohner.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

Erwartung
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Es herrschte eine Erwartung im Raum, bevor die Ergebnisse bekannt gegeben wurden.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

Beerdigung
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
Die Beerdigung fand auf dem Familienfriedhof statt.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

Handlanger
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Der Diktator war von treuen Handlangern umgeben, die seine Befehle ausführten.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

schließlich
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Schließlich haben wir beschlossen, mit dem Projekt fortzufahren.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

Glück
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

umweltfreundliche Technologien
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
Umweltfreundliche Technologien können die Verschmutzung verringern.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

schärfste Kritik üben
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
Der Kritiker übte schärfste Kritik an dem Film wegen seines schlechten Drehbuchs.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

Mangel / Knappheit
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
Das Projekt wurde aufgrund von Mangel an Mitteln verzögert.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Sie glaubten, dass ihre Wege vom Schicksal vorbestimmt waren.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

Volatilität
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Die Volatilität des Aktienmarkts macht Investitionen riskant.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

Synergie, Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Die Synergie zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu einer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

Experiment
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
Der Wissenschaftler führte ein Experiment zum Pflanzenwachstum durch.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

Gewächshaus / Musik- und Kunstschule
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Sie züchteten exotische Pflanzen im Gewächshaus.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

Tierleiche
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Aasgeier fraßen den Kadaver, der auf dem Feld lag.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

abgedroschen
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
Die Rede war voller abgedroschener Phrasen.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Sein unvergleichlicher Schreibstil machte ihn zu einer literarischen Legende.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

vorläufig
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
Die vorläufige Vereinbarung wird nächsten Monat überprüft.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

Tisch
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Sie legten die Dokumente auf den Tisch.