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C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

herabsetzen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
Der Manager erniedrigte seine Angestellten mit unhöflichen Bemerkungen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

halb bewusst
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Er war nach dem Unfall semibewusst und konnte kaum reagieren.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

Anstrengung
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Deine Anstrengungen bestimmen deinen Erfolg.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

Zivilisationen
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Alte Zivilisationen entwickelten komplexe Regierungssysteme.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

vergolden
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
Der Handwerker vergoldete den Rahmen, um ihm ein luxuriöses Aussehen zu verleihen.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

zusätzlich
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern zusätzliche Hausaufgaben.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

absichern
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
Das Team sicherte sich die Meisterschaft mit einem Last-Minute-Tor.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

Nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
Die Nonne unterrichtete an der lokalen katholischen Schule.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

Strudel
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
Das Schiff war in einem Strudel von Wellen und Wind gefangen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

übergeben
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Er hat das Paket an die Versandfirma übergeben.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

umstritten
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
Das umstrittene Thema spaltete die globalen Führer.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

Glück
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

Extrovertierter Mensch
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Als Extrovertierte liebt sie es, neue Leute bei gesellschaftlichen Veranstaltungen zu treffen.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

verfallen
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
Der Müll roch nach verfallen, nachdem er tagelang in der Sonne war.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

Geschlecht
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
Das Unternehmen fördert die Geschlechtergleichstellung, indem es gleiche Chancen für alle Mitarbeiter gewährleistet.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

vorübergehend verlieren
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich muss meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus verloren haben.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

Stausee
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
Die Stadt baute einen neuen Stausee, um genug Trinkwasser für seine Bewohner sicherzustellen.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

Reue
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Er fühlte tiefes Bedauern für seine Taten.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

Synchronizität
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Die Synchronizität ihrer Gedanken erstaunte alle.
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.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

gespannt
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
Das Seil war zwischen den beiden Pfosten gespannt.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

hundert
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Es gibt hundert Schüler im Saal.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

verschmelzen
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Die beiden Metalle verschmolzen unter hoher Hitze.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

Deprimiert
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Sie saß in einem Zustand der Deprimiertheit, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Desoxyribonukleinsäure
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Wissenschaftler extrahierten DNA aus den alten Knochen.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

übertragen
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
Die Machtübertragung war notwendig.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

erreichen
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Sie arbeitete hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

Mäßigung
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
Mäßigung ist entscheidend für ein ausgewogenes Leben.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ökosystem
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Ein ausgewogenes Ökosystem ist entscheidend für die Umwelt-Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

sonnenbaden
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Die Katze sonnenbadet auf der sonnigen Fensterbank.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

erleichtern
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
Eine gute Infrastruktur erleichtert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatisierung
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
Automatisierung steigert die Effizienz und reduziert Fehler in der Produktion.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

Auto
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Ich fahre jeden Tag mit meinem Auto zur Arbeit.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Bericht bis zum Ende der Woche im PDF-Format ein.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

quälen
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Viele Menschen sind von saisonalen Allergien betroffen.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.
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.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

aufgeben
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Er entschied sich, seine Position als CEO aufzugeben.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

unfehlbar
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
Ihr Urteil schien in finanziellen Angelegenheiten unfehlbar.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

Perpetuität, Ewigkeit, Kontinuität
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
Der Vertrag garantiert Zahlungen in Perpetuität.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

überall
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Das Internet ermöglicht es uns, mit Menschen überall zu verbinden.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

plötzlich abbiegen
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Das Auto schlidderte über die vereiste Straße.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

Müll; Abfall
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Er hat die Garage aufgeräumt und den ganzen alten Müll weggeworfen.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

irgendwann
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Lass uns nächste Woche irgendwann auf einen Kaffee treffen.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Die Struktur ist für Sicherheit und Funktionalität ausgelegt.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

Erbstück
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Der Ring ist ein Erbstück der Familie, das von ihrer Großmutter überliefert wurde.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

eins
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
Nur ein Student beantwortete die Frage.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

bissend; beißend kalt; scharf kritisierend oder hart
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
Die beißende Kälte ließ alle zittern.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

Ameise
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
Die Ameise trug Nahrung zu ihrem Nest.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

ableitbar
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
Die Lösung ist aus den bereitgestellten Daten ableitbar.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

lindern
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Das Medikament half, seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operierend
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in diesem Markt.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

sieb
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um die Pasta abzusieben.
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.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

Reflexion
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
Die Reflexion der Vergangenheit füllte sein Herz mit Traurigkeit.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

Waffel (Lebensmittel), vage sprechen
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Er redete immer wieder und konnte keine Entscheidung treffen.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

aufgeblasene Person
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Jeder mied die aufgeblasene Person auf der Party, weil sie nicht aufhörte, anzugeben.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

widerlegen
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Sein ruhiges Gesicht widerlegte seine innere Angst.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

Rang
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Sie stieg schnell in der Firma auf und erreichte einen höheren Rang.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

zufrieden
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
Sie fühlte sich zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben auf dem Land.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

Expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Freiwilligenarbeit hilft bei der Expansion sozialer Netzwerke.
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

nett; schön; zufriedenstellend; attraktiv
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizieren
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Der Roman wurde in eine beliebte Fernsehserie dramatisiert.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

Azalee
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling voller blühender Azaleen.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

leuchtend
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Das leuchtende Zifferblatt der Uhr war im Dunkeln sichtbar.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

Beileid ausdrücken
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Die Nachbarn kamen, um der Familie nach der Tragödie Beileid auszudrücken.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

dampfend; vage
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Die Morgenluft war mit dampfendem Nebel gefüllt.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

verwöhnen
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Sie neigt dazu, ihre Enkelkinder zu verwöhnen.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.