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B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

Vorspiel / Vorschlag
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
Der Friedensvorschlag wurde von beiden Nationen begrüßt.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

Erfahrung
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Ihre jahrelange Lehrerfahrung machte sie zu einer ausgezeichneten Mentorin für neue Lehrer.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Sie behielt das Ticket als Andenken an ihr erstes gemeinsames Konzert.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

Zyklidkurve
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
Die Zyklidkurve wird häufig in Mathematik und Physik studiert.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Das Konzept war so abstrakt, dass es für die meisten Studenten unverständlich schien.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

Rehkitz
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
Das Mutterreh schützt ihr Rehkitz vor Raubtieren.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

Bedrohung
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Der rücksichtlose Fahrer war eine Bedrohung für alle auf der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

Alto (eine erwachsene Gesangsstimme)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Sie sang die Alto-Stimme im Chor wunderschön.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Nudeln
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Sie kochte Nudeln mit Gemüse zum Abendessen.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

beachten
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Du solltest auf den Rat des Lehrers hören.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

unglaublich
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
Die Vorstellung des Zauberers war absolut unglaublich.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

Befriedigung
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
Die sofortige Befriedigung durch soziale Medien beeinflusst die Geduld.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

Eklipse (von Sonne oder Mond)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
Die totale Sonnenfinsternis verdunkelte den Himmel für mehrere Minuten.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.
A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

bleiben
Meaning
to stay in the same place; to continue to exist
Example
Only a few guests remain at the party.
Nur wenige Gäste bleiben auf der Party.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

Nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
Die Nation feierte ihren Unabhängigkeitstag mit Stolz.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

unternehmerisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
Sein unternehmerischer Geist führte ihn dazu, ein erfolgreiches Startup zu gründen.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

Messegelände
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
Die Stadt baute Fahrgeschäfte und Stände auf dem Messegelände für das jährliche Festival auf.
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

Signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
Das Verkehrssignal wurde rot, also hielten wir an.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inaktiv
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
Der Patient blieb regungslos im Bett.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

unvergesslich
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Ihre Rede hinterließ einen unvergesslichen Eindruck beim Publikum.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

hügelig
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Das Dorf liegt in einer hügeligen Region.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

Begräbnis
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Die Beerdigungszeremonie fand am Nachmittag statt.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

Zerwürfung
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Bürgerkriege entstehen oft durch nationale Zerwürfung.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

Gesetzgebung
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Die Regierung verabschiedete eine neue Gesetzgebung zum Schutz der Umwelt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
Das plötzliche Verschwinden der Datei war unverständlich.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

ermutigen
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
Die Ermutigung des Lehrers gab den Schülern Mut.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Menschen
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Die Menschen in der Stadt versammelten sich für das Festival.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Versklavung, Unterwerfung
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Er war dem mächtigen Führer unterworfen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

unwirtlich
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Die Wüste ist ein unwirtliches Umfeld für die meisten Pflanzen.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorieren
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Viele Menschen deplorieren die auf dem Fernsehen gezeigte Gewalt.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

irreführend
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
Der Lehrer disziplinierte den irreführenden Schüler.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interaktiv
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
Interaktives Lernen hält die Schüler in den Lektionen engagiert.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

tagebuch
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
Sie schrieb über ihren Tag in ihrem Tagebuch, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

pünktlich
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Sie ist immer pünktlich zu Besprechungen.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

Teil
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Jeder Partner erhielt einen gleichen Anteil am Gewinn des Unternehmens.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

schädigend
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
Der Sturm verursachte schädigende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

sich versammeln / sich wieder stärken
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
Das Team kämpfte sich nach der Halbzeit zurück und gewann das Spiel.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

mütterlich
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge und Zuneigung gegenüber allen Kindern.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

Antwort; Reaktion
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
Die Antwort der Regierung auf die Krise war schnell und entscheidend.
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 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

kirchliches Benefiz
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Der Bischof ernannte ihn zu einem wohlhabenden kirchlichen Benefiz.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

Grab; Gruft;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Das Sepulcher des alten Königs wurde von Archäologen entdeckt.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

verliebt sein
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Sie war verliebt in die schöne Landschaft.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

Spezialist
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Sie konsultierte einen Herzspezialisten wegen ihres Zustands.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Biene
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Die Biene sammelte Nektar von der Blume.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

unwiderlegbar
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
Der Anwalt präsentierte unwiderlegbare Beweise, die die Unschuld seines Mandanten belegten.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

manisch
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Er gab während des Films ein manisches Lachen von sich.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

Umfrageleiter
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Der Umfrageleiter sagte ein knappes Wahlergebnis voraus.
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, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

elisabethanische Ära
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare schrieb viele seiner Stücke während der elisabethanischen Ära.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

wild; ungezähmt
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Wir sahen wilde Tiere im Wald.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

überholen
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
Der junge Reiter konnte seine Mitbewerber im Rennen überholen.
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.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialog; gespräch
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Die politischen führer führten einen bedeutungsvollen dialog, um den konflikt zu lösen.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

Zeitblockierung
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking hilft, die Produktivität und Effizienz zu verbessern.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

muskel-skelettale Störung
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Das De-Quervain-Syndrom ist eine häufige muskuloskelettale Erkrankung.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

Blutadel
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Sie kam aus einer Familie von Blutadeligen mit Jahrhunderten royaler Erbschaft.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

Spott; Hohn;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Seine Rede wurde mit Spott vom Publikum empfangen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

Dezember
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Der Dezember ist in vielen Ländern kalt.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

Kummer
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Sie verließ den Raum in Kummer, nachdem sie ihre Zeilen vergessen hatte.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

Philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
Philanthropie hat geholfen, die Gesundheitsversorgung in vielen Entwicklungsländern zu verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

jährlich
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
Das Unternehmen hält einmal im Jahr ein allgemeines Treffen ab.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destillieren
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Die Fabrik destilliert Wasser, um es trinkbar zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importieren
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Das Land importiert Öl aus dem Ausland.
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.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

Punktzahl
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
Er erzielte das Siegtor im letzten Spiel.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

wie
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Wie löst du dieses Problem?
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

empört
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Sie war empört, als sie des Schummelns beschuldigt wurde.