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C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

trügerisch
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Seine Versprechen erwiesen sich als trügerisch und unzuverlässig.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

Kanal; Wasserstraße; Mittel;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
Der Nachrichtensender lieferte eine Live-Berichterstattung über das wichtige Ereignis.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

überschatten
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Der Skandal überschattete seine Erfolge.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

tadellos
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
Der Richter war bekannt für seine tadellose Integrität.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

unregelmäßig
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Er hatte einen unregelmäßigen Schlaf wegen des Sturms.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

Demokrat
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Er ist ein starker Demokrat, der an gleiche Rechte glaubt.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

aufsteigen
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Die Kletterer werden den Berg bei Dämmerung aufsteigen.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

wesentlicher Teil, Kern
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
Der wesentliche Teil seines Arguments war, dass Ehrlichkeit am wichtigsten ist.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

Ode
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Ode an die Schönheit der Natur.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

Klümpchen
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von alten Klischees, die das Publikum nicht inspirieren konnten.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

nach Norden
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Die Vögel migrieren im Frühling nach Norden.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norden
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Wir reisten nach Norden, um die Berge zu erreichen.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

im Einklang
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Der Chor sang im Einklang.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

Pilz
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Pilze spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Abbau organischer Stoffe in der Natur.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

Essenz
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
Die Essenz guten Unterrichts ist die Fähigkeit, Schüler zu inspirieren.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

unberuhigt
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sein Kummer blieb unberuhigt trotz des Vergehens der Zeit.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

Saum von Stoff
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Sie säumte das Kleid, um es kürzer zu machen.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

Politiker
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
Der Politiker versprach, die Wirtschaft zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

Präzedenzfall
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
Das Urteil des Richters setzte einen neuen Präzedenzfall für ähnliche Fälle.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

griff an
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten griffen den Feind im Morgengrauen an.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

Erwürgen
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
Der Attentäter versuchte, sein Ziel in der Gasse zu erdrosseln.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

Wortgeschichte
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Die Etymologie des Wortes 'Gehalt' stammt vom lateinischen Wort für Salz.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

verbergen
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Er versuchte, seine Angst mit einem Lächeln zu verbergen.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

praktisch; fast; fast
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
Das Projekt ist fast fertig.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

missbrauch
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
Die missbräuchliche Verwendung von sozialen Medienprofilen kann Beziehungen schädigen.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

Quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Quarks bilden Protonen und Neutronen.
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

Gerichtsbarkeit
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
Dieser Fall fällt in den Zuständigkeitsbereich des Bundesgerichts.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

behaupten
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
Der Zeuge behauptete, dass der Mann am Tatort war.
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

sitzen
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Bitte setz dich hin und mach es dir bequem.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

Schuld
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
Die Jury berücksichtigte sein Maß an Schuld im Verbrechen.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

geklopfter Reis
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Geklopfter Reis wird oft mit Milch und Zucker zum Frühstück gegessen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inaktiv
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
Der Vulkan ist seit über einem Jahrhundert inaktiv.
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.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Seine Geschicklichkeit beim Klavierspielen erstaunte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

günstig
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für die Veranstaltung im Freien.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

List
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Er benutzte List, um die Verhandlung zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

plündern
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
Die eindringende Armee plünderte das Dorf und nahm alle wertvollen Dinge mit.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultan
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Simultane Ernteausfälle beeinträchtigen die weltweite Lebensmittelversorgung.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

Schmeichler
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
Der König war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die ihm nur sagten, was er hören wollte.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

jemandem etwas missgönnen / etwas ungern geben
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Sie gönnte ihm seinen Erfolg nicht.
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

Blüte
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
Der Garten erreichte im Frühling seine höchste Blüte.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristokratie
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
Die Aristokratie hatte oft Einfluss auf politische Entscheidungen.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

Stelle
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
Ich habe einen großartigen Platz für ein Picknick im Park gefunden.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

werden
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Sie wurde nach Jahren des Studiums Ärztin.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
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.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

beschreiben
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Sie beschrieb die Szene lebendig.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

Leitartikel
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Leitartikel, der die Politik der Regierung kritisierte.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

spielerisch
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer spielerisch mit bunten Ballons.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

Fase
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
Der Tischler schrägte die Kanten des Tisches ab.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

Bestätigung
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
Die Dokumente lieferten starke Bestätigung ihrer Ansprüche.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

lesen
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Ich lese Bücher bevor ich ins Bett gehe.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Die Soldaten wurden angewiesen, die Gefangenen zu entwaffnen.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

Protestant
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther war eine Schlüsselfigur in der protestantischen Reformation.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

Ruptur; Zusammenbruch der Beziehungen
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
Die Ruptur in der Pipeline verursachte eine massive Ölverschmutzung.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

Gefahr
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
Seine rücksichtslose Fahrweise brachte alle in Gefahr.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

sich benehmen
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Kinder sollten sich in der Schule gut benehmen.
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 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

unüberlegt
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Es wäre unüberlegt, sie öffentlich zu kritisieren.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

Puppe / dummer Mensch
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Der Schneider benutzte eine Puppe, um das Kleid zu präsentieren.
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
Der Lehrer zeichnete eine Tangente an den Kreis an der Tafel.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

Epitaph
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
Der Grabstein trug ein Epitaph, das den Mut des Soldaten ehrte.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

unkartiert
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
Die Mission hatte zum Ziel, unkartierte Gebiete des Planeten zu erkunden.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

Funken
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Ein Funken vom Lagerfeuer entzündete die trockenen Blätter.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

Tinte
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
Der alte Füller hat Tinte auf sein weißes Hemd während des Treffens verschüttet.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.