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C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

unbeteiligt
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
Der Richter blieb während des gesamten Prozesses unbeteiligt.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Er sah enttäuscht aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

veraltet
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
Floppy-Disks sind jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

großzügig, edel, nachsichtig
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Seine großzügige Natur ließ ihn von allen respektiert werden.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

verspotten
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Die Fans haben das verlierende Team verspottet.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

Instrument
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte ein spezielles Instrument während der Operation.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

unerreichbar
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Für viele bleibt es ein unerreichbarer Traum, Profi-Sportler zu werden.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

Lexikographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lexikographie erfordert sowohl sprachliche als auch kulturelle Kenntnisse.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

unsicher
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
Ich bin unsicher über meine zukünftigen Karrierepläne.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

Zweifel; Besorgnis; Unsicherheit
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Bedenken, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

Versammlung
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Die Schule hielt eine Versammlung ab, um die neuen Regeln zu besprechen.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

heimlich mit einem Verbrechen in Verbindung stehen
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Der Manager konspirierte mit dem Lieferanten, um das Unternehmen zu betrügen.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

planlos
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
Seine planlose Unterhaltung langweilte das Publikum.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

träge
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
Die träge Katze schlief den ganzen Nachmittag in der Sonne.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

Anstiftung
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Er wurde wegen Anstiftung zur Gewalt verhaftet.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

Demokratie
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
Demokratie gewährleistet gleiche Rechte für alle Bürger.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Telefon
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Ich muss einen Anruf bei meinem Freund tätigen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

installieren
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Er hat die neue Software auf seinem Computer installiert.
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.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

Entstehung
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
Das Entstehen neuer Technologien hat die Kommunikation verändert.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

bequem
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
Die Stadtplanung zielt darauf ab, die Städte komfortabler zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

Jackfrucht
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
Die Jackfruit ist die größte Baumfrucht der Welt.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

Rechtschreibfehler (von 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
Der Begriff 'conflagaration' wird oft fälschlicherweise anstelle von 'conflagration' verwendet.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamerikanisch
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Sie ist stolz auf ihr afroamerikanisches Erbe.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmeln
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Er murmelte eine Entschuldigung, bevor er ging.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

heiraten ohne Erlaubnis
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
Das junge Paar beschloss, in eine andere Stadt zu fliehen, um zu heiraten.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarktisch
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
Die Antarktisregion ist bekannt für ihre extreme Kälte und eisigen Landschaften.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

gewöhnlich; normal; nicht besonders
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
Es war einfach ein gewöhnlicher Tag im Büro.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

große Show, Werbung
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Das neue Produkt wurde mit viel Getöse eingeführt.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistieren
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Viele Dorfbewohner leben noch von Fischerei und Landwirtschaft.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

wählen
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Ich wähle immer gesunde Essensoptionen.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

vertagen
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
Der Richter entschied, die Anhörung bis nächste Woche zu vertagen.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

Vergangenheit
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
Er denkt oft an seine vergangenen Fehler.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

Glück
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

gelangweilt
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Sie war während der langen Besprechung gelangweilt.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

in den Ruhestand treten
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Sie entschied sich, nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in den Ruhestand zu treten.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

Handwerkskunst
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
Der lokale Markt zeigte wunderschöne Handwerkskunst, die von geschickten Handwerkern aus der Region hergestellt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

Sprudel
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Ihre Sprudel machte sie zum Leben der Party.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Artikel
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Jeder Artikel auf der Liste muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

Lichtung
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Sie ruhten sich in einer sonnigen Lichtung nach ihrer langen Wanderung aus.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

erbrechen
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Der Patient begann zu erbrechen, nachdem er das Medikament eingenommen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

chaotisch
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
Die plötzliche Ankündigung versetzte das Büro in einen völlig chaotischen Zustand.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

Zurückzugsort
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre im Zurückzugsort, fernab von der Gesellschaft.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

Muttersprache
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Kinder lernen am besten in ihrer Muttersprache.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

Gläubiger
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Sie ist eine feste Gläubigerin an harte Arbeit und Ehrlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

Misstrauen
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Es gab tiefes Misstrauen zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

Referendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt ein Referendum über die neue Verfassung ab.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

außer
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Jeder wurde eingeladen, außer John.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

nach unten
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
Der Ball rollte die Piste nach unten.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

traurig
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Sie fühlte sich traurig, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operation
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
Das Krankenhaus führte eine erfolgreiche Operation durch.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

Unterernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Kinder in von Armut betroffenen Gebieten leiden unter Unterernährung.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

Lektion
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
Die Mathematiklektion heute ging um Brüche.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

auf jeden Fall
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Ich war müde, aber ich ging trotzdem zum Treffen.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

ergreifen
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
Sie ergriff endlich das Konzept nach der Erklärung.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

Pattstellung
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Pattstellung.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

sich anpassen
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Es dauert eine Weile, sich an ein neues Klima anzupassen.
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.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

wirksam
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Ihre wirksamen Bemühungen brachten Frieden in die Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

genug
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Wir haben genug Essen für alle.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

Strenge
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
Die Strenge der neuen Regeln überraschte alle.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

erdgebunden
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Menschen sind erdgebundene Wesen, die auf dem Land leben.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Theoretiker
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Der politische Theoretiker erklärte die Auswirkungen der Demokratie auf soziale Strukturen.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

Viertel
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
Das Unternehmen meldete im ersten Quartal des Jahres starke Gewinne.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
Das Auto lenkte plötzlich von der Straße ab, um den Unfall zu vermeiden.