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C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

Abweichung
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
Das Buch untersucht Abweichung in der urbanen Jugendkultur.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

warten
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Bitte warten Sie hier, während ich die Dokumente hole.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

vermitteln
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
Der Lehrer vermittelte wertvolles Wissen an seine Schüler.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

sturmt, unruhig
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Ihre stürmische Beziehung schwankte oft zwischen Liebe und Wut.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolitisch
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Sie zieht es vor, apolitisch zu bleiben und sich auf ihre Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

Disambiguierung
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Das KI-System wendet Disambiguierung an, um das Textverständnis zu verfeinern.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

entkleiden; Kleidung ablegen
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
Die Krankenschwester half, den Patienten für die Untersuchung zu entkleiden.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

besiegbar
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
Der Feind schien nach dem Verlust ihrer Hauptbasis besiegbar.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

eine scharfe Kurve machen
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Das Kaninchen machte schnell eine scharfe Kurve, um dem Fuchs zu entkommen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

bitten
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Sie bat ihn verzweifelt, bei ihr zu bleiben.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
bitte öffne die Tür für mich.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

bevorzugen
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge Tee über Kaffee am Morgen.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

plötzlicher Ausbruch
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Sie wurde von einem plötzlichen Lachanfall erfasst.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

Gericht
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
Der Fall wurde vor einem internationalen Gericht verhandelt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

verpflichtend
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Es ist für alle Bürger verpflichtend, das Gesetz zu befolgen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

hingebungsvoll
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Mutter, die immer ihre Kinder an erste Stelle setzt.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

bewahren
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Wir müssen Wasser während der Trockenzeit sparen.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

Belästigung; Störung;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Der konstante Lärm von der Baustelle ist eine echte Belästigung.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

Ebbe; abfließende Gezeiten
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Ebbe, bevor sie zum Ufer zurückkehrten.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

Fremdenfeindlichkeit
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
Xenophobie kann zu Diskriminierung und sozialer Spaltung führen.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festlich; fröhlich; festlich gestimmt
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
Das Haus sah festlich aus mit bunten Dekorationen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

gesetzgeberisch
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Das gesetzgebende Gremium hat das neue Steuergesetz verabschiedet.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

engstirnig
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Seine engstirnige Haltung verhinderte, dass er neue Ideen akzeptierte.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

Einrichtungen
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Einrichtungen verbessern die industrielle Produktivität.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

bitter kritisierend
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Seine scharfen Bemerkungen verletzten jeden im Raum.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

anzeigen
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
Das Motto wurde in fetten Buchstaben auf dem Banner angezeigt.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Ausgang
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Er fand schnell den nächstgelegenen Ausgang während der Brandschutzübung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

vollständig, vollständig
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Sie ist in jeder Hinsicht eine vollständige professionelle Fachkraft.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

unbeherrscht
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
Die wütende Menge rannte unbeherrscht, nachdem das Urteil bekannt gegeben wurde.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

plötzlicher Ausbruch von Wut oder Emotion
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Sie hatte während des Treffens einen wütenden Ausbruch.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

Praktiker
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte medizinische Praktikerin.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

Anhänger
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

erfinden
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison erfand die elektrische Glühbirne.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

Schleifstein
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Der Schmied schärfte seine Klinge auf dem Schleifstein.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

Bauer
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
Der Bauer arbeitete jeden Morgen hart auf den Feldern.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

groß; riesig; enorm
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Das große Gebäude dominierte die Skyline der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

Liniment / Lotion
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Er rieb Liniment auf seine schmerzenden Muskeln nach dem Training.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

das Vertrauen verlieren
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Die feindseligen Fragen begannen, den Zeugen nervös zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

prunkvoll
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Sie trug eine prunkvolle Halskette, die mit ihrem eleganten Kleid nicht zusammenpasste.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

verstümmeln
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Der Unfall verstümmelte mehrere Passagiere.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

abwerfen
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
Die Crew musste Fracht abwerfen, um das sinkende Schiff zu retten.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

Aas
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Aasgeier ernähren sich von Aas, das auf den Feldern liegt.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

pensioniert
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mein pensionierter Großvater genießt es, in seiner Freizeit zu gärtnern.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

steil oder plötzlich
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Die Wanderer hatten Schwierigkeiten, den steilen Abhang hinaufzusteigen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

Bildsprache
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
Der Einsatz von Bildsprache des Dichters erweckte die Szene zum Leben.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

beruhigen
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Ängste der Schüler vor der Prüfung zu lindern.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

außerdem
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
Der Plan ist einfach und außerdem ist er erschwinglich.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

verfallen oder verwahrlosen
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
Das Projekt begann aufgrund fehlender Mittel zu verfallen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

pränatal
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
Sie nahm regelmäßig pränatale Untersuchungen während ihrer Schwangerschaft wahr.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

eine Person, die langsame Fortschritte macht und hinter den anderen zurückbleibt
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
Der zurückgebliebene Student reichte schließlich seine Aufgabe nach der Frist ein.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

still
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
Das Wasser war still und spiegelte den Himmel wider.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

Enteignung
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
Die Landenteignung führte zu Streitigkeiten unter den Landbesitzern.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

Xenophob
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
Der Politiker wurde als Xenophob kritisiert, aufgrund seiner anti-einwanderungspolitik.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

Somnambule
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
Der Somnambule ging nachts aus dem Haus.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provinziell
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Bengalisch war nicht nur eine provinzielle Sprache.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

Gefallen
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Sie bat ihn um einen kleinen Gefallen.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hypothekieren
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Vermögenswerte beliehen, um das Darlehen abzusichern.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

erwartet
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeitslosenquote weiter sinkt.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

Frau
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Die Frau am Schalter hat mir geholfen.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

Uniformität; Konsistenz; Gleichheit
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
Die Uniformität des Designs erzeugte einen ansprechenden visuellen Effekt.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

fröhlich
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

Welpe
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Der Welpe wedelte mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Tyrannei
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen die Tyrannei ihres Herrschers.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
Ihr Treffen war völlig zufällig.