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B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

verdienen
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet und verdient Anerkennung.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

Rosenbeere
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
Die Rosenbeere hat einen zarten blumigen Geschmack, der mich an Rosen erinnert.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

überprüfen
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Bericht, bevor Sie ihn einreichen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

Surmafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Der Surmafisch stammt aus den Flüssen der Region Sylhet.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

ungefähr
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
Die Reise dauert ungefähr drei Stunden.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

arm
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Er wuchs in einer armen Familie auf.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

Bewegung
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
Die Bewegung hatte zum Ziel, gleiche Rechte zu gewährleisten.
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

umweltfreundliche Technologien
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
Umweltfreundliche Technologien können die Verschmutzung verringern.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

Händler
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
Der Händler verkaufte Gewürze aus fernen Ländern.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Der Teich wurde nur von den kleinen Wellen gestört, die durch die Brise verursacht wurden.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

Quatsch
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
Hör auf, Quatsch zu reden und sei ernst!
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modulieren
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Ein guter Redner weiß, wie man seine Stimme moduliert.
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 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

blass, besonders aufgrund schlechter Gesundheit; ohne Substanz oder Vitalität
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Seine blasse Gesichtsfarbe zeigte Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

Traurigkeit, Kummer, Schmerz
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Ihre Traurigkeit war nach den schlechten Nachrichten offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Sie hatten finanzielle Schwierigkeiten, nachdem das Geschäft gescheitert war.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

Kriterium
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Die Kandidaten wurden nach strengen Kriterien bewertet.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

Wirtschaft
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Eine stabile Wirtschaft ist für das nationale Wachstum unerlässlich.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

Konkordat
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Das Konkordat legte die Rechte der Kirche im Land fest.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

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

accompanist

Begleiter
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

Unterwerfung oder Dominierung
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
Die Unterwerfung schwächerer Nationen durch koloniale Mächte prägte die Geschichte.
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

wichtig
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
Wichtige Schritte müssen unternommen werden, um die Verschmutzung zu bekämpfen.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

gemäßigt
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Sie gab eine gemäßigte Antwort auf die Kritik.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle während des Treffens.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

Anarchie
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
Der Zusammenbruch des Regimes führte zu Anarchie auf den Straßen.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

Tod oder etwas, das den Tod verursacht; eine endgültige Lösung
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
Der Held erhielt sein Quietus vom Schwert des Bösewichts.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

Unmöglichkeit
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Das Projekt an einem Tag zu beenden war eine Unmöglichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

Aufsatz
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Sie schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Klimawandel.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

aufblasen; künstlich erhöhen
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
Der Mechaniker blies den Reifen auf den richtigen Druck auf.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

abgetrennt, unbeteiligt
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Er lebte in einem abgetrennten Haus, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

verzaubert; gebannt
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Die Kinder saßen verzaubert, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

Kleiderbügel
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
Sie hängte ihr Kleid auf einen Holzkleiderbügel, um es vor dem Zerknittern zu bewahren.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

Wall
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Die Soldaten standen auf dem Wall und beobachteten, wie der Feind sich näherte.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

eine Person, die ziellos an einem Ort verweilt
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
Die Polizei befragte den Loiterer vor dem Laden.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

fangen
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Die Soldaten haben es geschafft, die feindliche Basis zu erobern.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
Der grimmige alte Mann weigerte sich, seinen Stuhl zu verlassen.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

sich vor Schmerz zusammenzucken
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als der Arzt seinen verletzten Arm berührte.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Plötzlicher Verlust des Bewusstseins oder der Kontrolle aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls oder extremen Zorns
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Der alte Mann hatte fast einen Schlaganfall, als er die schockierende Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

übertreffen
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Sie versucht immer, ihre Klassenkameraden in Prüfungen zu übertreffen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

Benutzung eines Pseudonyms
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
Die Autorin behielt während ihrer gesamten Karriere die Benutzung eines Pseudonyms bei.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

erpressen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Die Bande versuchte, Geld von den lokalen Geschäftsinhabern zu erpressen.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Wir müssen den Plan ändern, um mehr Details einzufügen.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

aufdringlich
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Der Verkäufer war zu aufdringlich, was die Kunden vertrieb.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

Verehrung
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Viele Kulturen zeigen Verehrung für ihre Vorfahren.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mit weit geöffneten Augen starren
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Die Touristen starrten mit weit aufgerissenen Augen auf die hohen Wolkenkratzer.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativ
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodengesundheit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

zornig
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
Der Kunde wurde zornig, nachdem er stundenlang gewartet hatte.
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

Akzeptanz
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
Ihre Akzeptanz des Preises wurde mit Applaus begrüßt.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explodieren
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
Die Bombe explodierte mitten auf der Straße.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

Identitätsdiebstahl
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
Online-Identitätsdiebstahl ist ein ernstes Cyberverbrechen.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

vereinbar
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Seine Handlungen waren mit den Regeln der Institution vereinbar.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

unstillbar
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Er hatte ein unstillbares Verlangen nach Macht.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

konkav
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
Der Spiegel hatte eine konkave Oberfläche, die ihr Spiegelbild vergrößerte.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

abwesend
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Sie war gestern nicht bei dem Treffen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

Einstellung
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
Die Einstellung des Dienstes enttäuschte viele Kunden.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

Norme; Standard; Regel; Tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Spät arbeiten ist zum Standard in diesem Unternehmen geworden.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

unverbindlich
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Sie gab eine unverbindliche Antwort, als sie nach ihren Zukunftsplänen gefragt wurde.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

zerknittern
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Sie zerknitterte versehentlich ihr Kleid, während sie packte.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

laufend
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Das laufende Projekt wird nächsten Monat abgeschlossen sein.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

heiraten
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Sie beschlossen, in einer kleinen Zeremonie am Strand zu heiraten.
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.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

Misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Der Roman wurde dafür kritisiert, die Misogynie zu fördern.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

Erfinder
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
Der Erfinder ließ sein neues medizinisches Gerät patentieren.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

schwer zufriedenzustellen; sehr auf Details bedacht
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Er ist so wählerisch bei seinem Essen, dass er nur Bio-Gemüse isst.
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

Attentat
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
Das Attentat auf den Präsidenten erschütterte die Nation.