B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.

B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

Raucher

Meaning

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example

He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.

Er ist ein starker Raucher und versucht jedes Jahr aufzuhören.

B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe

Meaning

a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication

Example

The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.

Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

grausam; nicht nett

Meaning

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

Example

It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.

Es war unfreundlich von ihm, sich über ihr Aussehen lustig zu machen.

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

Puppe / dummer Mensch

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

Der Schneider benutzte eine Puppe, um das Kleid zu präsentieren.

C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

Interkonnektivität

Meaning

The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components

Example

The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.

Der Aufstieg der Interkonnektivität hat die weltweite Kommunikation verändert.

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.

B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange

Meaning

a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place

Example

She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.

Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.

C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig

Meaning

Having many different forms or appearances.

Example

The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.

Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.

C1 verb /druːp/

droop

durchhängen

Meaning

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

Example

The flowers began to droop in the heat.

Die Blumen begannen bei der Hitze durchzuhängen.

C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit

Meaning

Skill and dexterity in a task.

Example

His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.

Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.

C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung

Meaning

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Example

The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.

Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Wasserfall

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Der majestetische Wasserfall zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Touristen an.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

Monogramm

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

Das Handtuch war mit ihrem Monogramm bestickt.

C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe

Meaning

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

Example

The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.

Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.

C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

Koaleszenz, Vereinigung

Meaning

The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.

Example

The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.

Die Koaleszenz verschiedener Kulturen schafft Vielfalt.

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

komplize (bei einem Verbrechen)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

Er wurde als Komplize im Verbrechen gefunden.

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

unzählbar

Meaning

a countless or extremely great number

Example

There are myriad stars in the night sky.

Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Nachthimmel.

A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte

Meaning

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

Example

Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.

Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

stören

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Individuelle Bestrebungen stören die soziale Harmonie.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.

C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

Gangart

Meaning

A person's manner of walking.

Example

His slow gait showed that he was tired.

Sein langsames Gehen zeigte, dass er müde war.

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

wiehern

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

Das Pferd wieherte, als es seinen Reiter sah.

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

unverteidbar

Meaning

not able to be protected or justified

Example

The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.

Die Bemerkungen des Ministers wurden von der Öffentlichkeit als unverteidbar angesehen.

B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

Hindernisse

Meaning

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

Example

Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.

Hindernisse im Leben führen oft zu wertvollen Lektionen.

C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

Verstärkung

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

Das Mikrofon sorgt für eine Verstärkung der Stimme des Sprechers.

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

Schulterklappe

Meaning

An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.

Example

The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.

Die Uniform des Generals hatte an jeder Schulter eine goldene Schulterklappe.

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

es sei denn

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

Wir gehen nicht, es sei denn, es hört auf zu regnen.

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

Vollzeit

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

Sie arbeitet Vollzeit als Lehrerin.

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

drehen

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.

C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin

Meaning

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

Example

The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.

Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.

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 /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug

Meaning

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

Example

The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.

Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

Abschreckung

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

Ihre Abschreckung verhinderte, dass er eine schlechte Investition tätigte.

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

ihn

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

Ich habe ihn gestern im Park gesehen.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine

Meaning

a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant

Example

My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.

Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

verfallen

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

Sie leben in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

trainieren

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

Die Athleten trainieren hart für die Olympischen Spiele.

B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale

Meaning

hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun

Example

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.

C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

erwidern

Meaning

to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling

Example

She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.

Sie erwiderte seine Freundlichkeit mit einem durchdachten Geschenk.

A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug

Meaning

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

Example

Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.

Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

Example

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.

C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition

Meaning

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Example

The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.

Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.

B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise

Meaning

a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease

Example

The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.

Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.

B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

konsekutiv

Meaning

following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential

Example

She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.

Sie gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele im Turnier.

C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

Schlussfolgerung

Meaning

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.

Example

Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.

Wissenschaftler ziehen Schlussfolgerungen basierend auf experimentellen Daten.

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

Mitleid

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

Sie zeigte große Mitleid gegenüber den obdachlosen Kindern, indem sie ihnen Nahrung und Unterkunft gab.

B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

vereinigen

Meaning

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

Example

The crisis helped unite the community.

Die Krise half, die Gemeinschaft zu vereinen.

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.

C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

beidhändig

Meaning

Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.

Example

Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.

Beidhändig zu sein kann im Sport von Vorteil sein.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.

C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

Freund

Meaning

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

Example

She arrived at the party with her beau.

Sie kam mit ihrem Freund zur Party.

C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie

Meaning

a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals

Example

The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.

Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.

C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist

Meaning

Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.

Example

Advertisements often have subliminal messages.

Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.

C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.

C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

Example

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

Falte, Knick

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

Sie bügelte das Hemd sorgfältig, um jede Falte zu entfernen.

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

töten

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

Der Held schwor, den Drachen zu töten.

C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

Fase

Meaning

A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.

Example

The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.

Der Tischler schrägte die Kanten des Tisches ab.

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

Eidesstattliche Erklärung

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

Der Zeuge reichte eine eidesstattliche Erklärung vor Gericht ein.

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

anzeigen

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

Das Museum zeigt antike Artefakte.

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.

C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernisch

Meaning

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

Example

He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.

Er genoss es, über die hibernische Kultur und Geschichte zu lesen.

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

verstopfen

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

Schwerer Verkehr kann die Straßen der Stadt während der Stoßzeiten verstopfen.

C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.

A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

selbst

Meaning

Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.

Example

The cat cleaned itself after eating.

Die Katze putzte sich selbst nach dem Essen.

B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen

Meaning

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

Example

He decided to seek advice from his mentor.

Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.

C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit

Meaning

absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced

Example

The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.

Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.

A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

Feuerwerk

Meaning

a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations

Example

The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.

Das Feuerwerk erleuchtete den Himmel während der Silvesterfeier.

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.

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.

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

Versammlungssitzung

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

Die Versammlungssitzung diskutierte globale Herausforderungen.

B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel

Meaning

the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder

Example

He applied deodorant to his armpit.

Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

Volkszählung

Meaning

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Example

The government conducted a census to update demographic data.

Die Regierung führte eine Volkszählung durch, um die demografischen Daten zu aktualisieren.

A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.

A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

füllen

Meaning

to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full

Example

Please fill the glass with water.

Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

Vorsorge

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Die Regierung traf Vorkehrungen für Notfallvorräte während der Überschwemmung.

C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

lager

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

Die Bibliothek dient als Lager des Wissens.

C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

Haft; Untersuchungshaft

Meaning

the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody

Example

The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.

Der Schüler erhielt Haft für wiederholte Störungen im Unterricht.

B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extrem

Meaning

to a very high degree; exceptionally

Example

The weather today is extremely hot and humid.

Das Wetter heute ist extrem heiß und schwül.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabetisch

Meaning

lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate

Example

The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.

Die analphabetischen Dorfbewohner verließen sich auf mündliche Traditionen, um ihre Geschichte zu bewahren.

C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

soziale verantwortung

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

Soziale Verantwortung sollte Teil des Lehrplans sein.

C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

blass

Meaning

Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.

Example

His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.

Sein Gesicht wurde blass, als er die schreckliche Nachricht hörte.

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

Schlucht

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

Der Colorado River hat den Grand Canyon über Millionen von Jahren geformt.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

glaubwürdig

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

Ihre Erklärung war glaubwürdig genug, um den Ausschuss zu überzeugen.

B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken

Meaning

to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail

Example

After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.

Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.

A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; abschließend; entscheidend; endgültig

Meaning

last; concluding; decisive; ultimate

Example

This is the final exam of the semester.

Dies ist die letzte Prüfung des Semesters.

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

Potenz

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

Die Potenz des neuen Medikaments erstaunte die Ärzte.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

Charme; Zauber; Freundlichkeit

Meaning

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman

Example

Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.

Ihr natürlicher Charme und Witz machten sie bei gesellschaftlichen Zusammenkünften beliebt.

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.

C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

Nachahmung

Meaning

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

Example

The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.

Die Nachahmung von Prominenten durch den Komiker brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.

C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

Ökosystemdienstleistungen

Meaning

The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.

Example

Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.

Wälder bieten wertvolle Ökosystemdienstleistungen, wie die Reinigung von Luft und Wasser.

C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

Pförtner

Meaning

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

Example

The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.

Der Doorkeeper überprüfte die Pässe aller, bevor sie den Saal betraten.

C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft

Meaning

A view or painting of the sea.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.

Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.