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C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Opiat
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten ein Opiat, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

erklärbar
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Seine plötzliche Wut war erklärbar, angesichts der stressigen Situation.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

Mörder
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Der Mörder wurde von der Polizei in wenigen Stunden gefasst.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

richtig
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
Die Antwort, die sie gegeben hat, war richtig.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

Geschwister
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Geschwister werden normalerweise auf der gleichen Ebene in einem Familienstammbaum platziert.
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

Tastatur
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
Sie tippte den Bericht schnell auf der Tastatur.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

Marke; Zeichen; Note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Sie erhielt die höchste Note in der Mathematikprüfung.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Teenager verbringen oft gerne Zeit mit Freunden.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

Vertrauen
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Vertrauen aufzubauen ist entscheidend für langfristige Beziehungen.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

sortieren
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Bitte sortieren Sie die Dateien nach Datum.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

Herbarium
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Die Universität pflegt ein großes Herbarium für Forschung und Bildung.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

Sarggestell
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
Der Sarg wurde während der Beerdigungszeremonie auf dem Sarggestell abgelegt.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnisch
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Das Festival feierte die verschiedenen ethnischen Gemeinschaften der Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

Wunder
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
Der Blick vom Berg war ein wahres Wunder.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

unbestimmt
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Das Projekt wurde unbestimmt verschoben.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

Problem
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Wir müssen dieses Problem schnell lösen.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

dekodieren
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
Die Software kann die versteckte Nachricht in wenigen Sekunden dekodieren.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

vorschreibbar
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
Bestimmte Vorschriften sind nach dem Gesetz vorschreibbar.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

Beerdigung
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
Die Beerdigung fand auf dem Familienfriedhof statt.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

zurückzucken
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Er zuckte nicht zurück, als der Arzt ihm die Spritze gab.
A1 article /ðə/

the

der/die/das
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

ein Strenger in Bezug auf Regeln
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Er ist sehr streng in Bezug auf Pünktlichkeit und toleriert keine Verspätungen.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

Anerkennung
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Er erlangte Anerkennung nach Jahren des Kampfes.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Publikum
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum klatschte laut nach der Aufführung.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

Wäscherin
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
Die Wäscherin lieferte die frisch gewaschene Kleidung im Haushalt ab.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

Wahlkampf
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
Der Kandidat gewann während des Wahlkampfs an Popularität.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hypothetisch, angenommen, theoretisch
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
Die Diskussion basierte auf hypothetischen Szenarien.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ihre Ehrlichkeit und Integrität sind unbestreitbare Qualitäten.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

Enttäuschung
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Ihr Gesicht zeigte tiefe Enttäuschung, nachdem sie die Ergebnisse gehört hatte.
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.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

überhüpfen
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Er schaffte es, den Zaun problemlos zu überspringen.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jugend; junge Menschen
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Er verbrachte seine Jugend damit, die Welt zu bereisen.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

zuschreiben, zuordnen
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Viele Gelehrte schreiben das Gedicht einem unbekannten Autor zu.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

verwerflich
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten unter verwerflichen Bedingungen.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

Verbindung; Bindung;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Es gibt eine klare Verbindung zwischen Bildung und wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

Ziegel
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Die Arbeiter legten Ziegel auf Ziegel, um die Wand zu bauen.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

assistent
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
Sie arbeitet als Assistentin in einer Anwaltskanzlei.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Das Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft behandelte globale Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

in Stücke
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
Das antike Reich wurde durch den Krieg in Stücke gerissen.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

Gravitas
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
Der Richter sprach mit großer Gravitas.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

Magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Der Magistrat präsidierte den kleinen Strafprozess.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

übel
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht nach der langen Bootsfahrt.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

von
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch, vor dem Fenster.
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.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

wohlwollend, großzügig
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Der wohltätige Führer spendete Geld, um ein Krankenhaus zu bauen.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

mit Trunkenheit verbunden
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Die Studenten veranstalteten nach den Prüfungen eine mit Trunkenheit verbundene Party.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

verankern
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt durch Innovation gefestigt.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

Zeit
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
Ich habe nicht genug Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

polarstern
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Seefahrer benutzten den Polarstern, um über den Ozean zu navigieren.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

befreien
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
Das neue Gesetz wird kleine Unternehmen von übermäßigen Vorschriften befreien.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Sie gab eine brillante Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

hilfreich; nützlich
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Sie war sehr hilfreich bei der Organisation der Veranstaltung.
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

glocke
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
Die Kirchenglocke läutete mittags.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

Zugang zum Thron / Annahme eines Vertrags
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
Der Zugang des Königs zum Thron wurde mit großer Zeremonie gefeiert.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

klug, geschickt
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine technikaffine Unternehmerin.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

sich erfreuen
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Sie erfreuen sich ihres Erfolgs.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

bequemlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
Die Bequemlichkeit des Online-Shoppings hat die Art und Weise verändert, wie Menschen Produkte kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

Schmeichlerisch
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Sein schmeichlerisches Verhalten nervte seine Kollegen.
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

Erhöhung oder Erweiterung
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
Das Unternehmen investierte in die Augmentierung seiner Arbeitskraft.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

Kleidung
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Sie kaufte neue Kleidung für die Party.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

wohnen
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen am See.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

Impuls; plötzlicher Drang
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid im Impuls und bereute später den Kauf.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

kleiner Behälter
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Sie füllte den Cruet mit Olivenöl für den Salat.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

verheiratet
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Sie ist mit einem Arzt verheiratet.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

Abenteuersucher
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
Das Sajek-Tal ist ein beliebtes Ziel für Abenteuersucher.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

Ungläubiger
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Er wurde Ungläubiger genannt, weil er den traditionellen Glauben ablehnte.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

unberührt, rein und frisch
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
Der Wald bleibt in einem unberührten Zustand.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

ähnlich; gemeinsame Merkmale aufweisend
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Die beiden Schwestern haben ähnliche Interessen an Musik.
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.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

Konzept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Das Konzept, zwei Hasen zu jagen, lehrt Fokus.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

Ponny
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Die Kinder genossen es, das sanfte Ponny auf der Farm zu reiten.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.