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C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

Manifestation
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Seine Großzügigkeit war eine Manifestation seiner freundlichen Natur.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

Tödlichkeit
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
Der Unfall führte zu einer Tödlichkeit.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

säule
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Der alte Tempel wurde von riesigen Steinsäulen gestützt.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Sie war sehr ausdrucksvoll mit ihrer Zuneigung zu ihren Freunden.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

Truthahn (ein großer Vogel)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Wir haben einen Truthahn für das Thanksgiving-Dinner gebraten.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falsch, betrügerisch
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Er gab ein falsches Lächeln, um seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

Unnachgiebigkeit
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Die Verhandlungen scheiterten aufgrund der Unnachgiebigkeit beider Parteien.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

Rabatt/Rückerstattung
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt bei Großkäufen an.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Sie setzte ihre Arbeit mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit fort.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Pullover
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Sie trug einen roten Pullover, um sich bei kaltem Wetter warm zu halten.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

fein hacken
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Sie hackte den Knoblauch für das Rezept.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

tief verwurzelt, schwer zu ändern
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Kulturelle Praktiken sind oft tief in das Gefüge der Gesellschaft verwurzelt.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

angeblich
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
Die Geschichte stellte sich als angeblich heraus, ohne Beweise, die sie unterstützten.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

Anthologie
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Sie trug ein Gedicht zur neuen Poesie-Anthologie bei.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

Vulgärität
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Die Witze des Komikers wurden wegen ihrer Vulgarität kritisiert.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sündlos; unschuldig; rein
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
Das unschuldige Kind erschien sündlos in ihrem reinen weißen Kleid.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

Überlegenheit
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Es gab eine Überlegenheit an Beweisen gegen den Angeklagten.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

religiöses Bild oder Symbol
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
Die Kirche zeigte ein wunderschön gemaltes Ikon der Jungfrau Maria.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

Kriegsgespann
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
Der Krieger fuhr mit seinem Kriegsgespann mutig in die Schlacht.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Sie zeigte völlige Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber der Kritik.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

Gefängnis
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
Der Dieb wurde ins Gefängnis gesteckt, weil er gestohlen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

Schädlinge, schädliche Tiere
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Schädlinge können Ernten schädigen und Krankheiten verursachen.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Selbstsicherheit
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Sie bewältigte die schwierigen Fragen mit Selbstsicherheit.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

stolz
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Sie war stolz auf die akademischen Leistungen ihrer Tochter.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

Betrüger
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
Der alte Mann stellte sich als ein cleverer Betrüger heraus, der jeden hereingelegt hat.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Samen
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Ich habe ein Samenkorn im Garten gepflanzt.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

eine Art von Holzblasinstrument (großes Holzblasinstrument)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
Das Orchester präsentierte ein schönes Basson-Solo.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

vernebeln
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Sein Geist war durch Erschöpfung verwirrt.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

Opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
Die Opposition gegen das neue Gesetz war stark.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

Influencer, Person, die Produkte bewirbt
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Social-Media-Influencer beeinflussen die Vorlieben der Verbraucher.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

Computer
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Ich habe einen neuen Computer für meine Büroarbeit gekauft.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

entscheidend
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Ihre entscheidende Handlung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Kollaps.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

beschleunigen
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
Der Fahrer beschleunigte, um den Lkw zu überholen.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Nekromant
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fuerchteten den alten Nekromant, der am Rand des Waldes lebte.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

geheimer Code
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
Der Detektiv löste das im Brief versteckte Kryptogramm.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Turm
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
Der Turm stand hoch über der Stadt.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

Reise
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Sie haben letzten Sommer eine Reise in die Berge gemacht.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

Nachtisch
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen Eis zum Nachtisch.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

Umleitung
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
Die Straßensperrung zwang zu einer Umleitung durch die Landschaft für alle Reisenden.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

Luftröhre
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
Die Luftröhre ist durch Knorpelringe geschützt, die sie offen halten.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

Ethik
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
Unternehmensethik erfordert, dass Unternehmen fair und verantwortungsbewusst handeln.
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.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
Auswendiglernen erweist sich oft als ineffektiv.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

Unbescheidenheit
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Der Artikel wurde wegen seines Tons der Unbescheidenheit kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epikureisch
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Der Koch bereitete ein epikureisches Festmahl für die Gäste vor.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

gefallen
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Seine Leistung hat das Publikum erfreut.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

ein Wort oder eine charakteristische Eigenschaft des britischen Englisch
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Das Wort 'lorry' ist ein bekanntes Britizismus.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

pflichtbewusst; respektvoll; gehorsam
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Tochter, die ihren Eltern immer hilft.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Ruhe
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Er muss sich nach der langen Reise ausruhen.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
Der natürliche Lebensraum des Eisbären ist die Arktis.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

Jahrzehnt
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Das Land hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt stark verändert.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

Existenz
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Wissenschaftler suchen nach Beweisen für die Existenz von Leben auf anderen Planeten.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

globale Friedens
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Weltfrieden erfordert kollektive Anstrengungen.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die kostenlose Bildung anbietet.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolithisch
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Neolithische Gemeinschaften begannen mit der Landwirtschaft und der Domestizierung von Tieren.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

Champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
Der Champakbaum im Tempelhof blühte mit goldenen Blumen.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

Glück
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

Kaffeeperkolator
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Sie machte einen frischen Becher Kaffee mit dem Perkolator.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

Konservierungsmittel
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Künstliche Konservierungsmittel sind gesundheitsschädlich.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

zuhörer
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Sie ist eine gute Zuhörerin, die immer die Probleme der anderen versteht.