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B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

inländisch
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Inlandsinvestitionen stabilisieren die Wirtschaft.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

Gerberei
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
Die Gerberei produzierte Leder von hoher Qualität für den Export.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

widersprechen
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Seine Handlungen widersprechen seinen Worten.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

Paket
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Das Büro bestellte zehn Pakete Papier.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

behalten
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine erfahrenen Mitarbeiter zu behalten.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

Angeln
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
Angeln ist eine beliebte Aktivität in Küstendörfern.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

Argument
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Sein Argument basierte auf der Mehrheit.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogenisieren
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Produkte auf globalen Märkten zu homogenisieren.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

Welle
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Es gab eine Welle von Diebstählen in der Stadt.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

Kabeljau
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Der Fischer fing einen großen Kabeljau im Nordatlantik.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

verhören
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen stundenlang verhört.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

zeitgenössisch
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Die beiden Künstler waren zeitgenössisch und beeinflussten sich oft gegenseitig.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

unter, darunter
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Die Schlüssel waren unter dem Stapel Papiere versteckt.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

irisierend
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Sie trug ein irisierendes Kleid, das im Licht funkelte.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

unbeugsam
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
Er blieb unbeugsam trotz aller Bitten.
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

penibel
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Sie war penibel in ihrer Aufmerksamkeit für Etikette.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

Blick
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Er warf einen Blick auf den Fluss und fühlte sich ruhig.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

lebendig
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Sie wurde für ihre lebendige Persönlichkeit bewundert.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

wandern / Erhöhung
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Wir haben beschlossen, dieses Wochenende in den Hügeln zu wandern.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

Epoche
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
Die Erfindung des Internets markierte eine neue Epoche in der Menschheitsgeschichte.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Logik
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Ihr Argument basierte auf solider Logik.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

Schmuck
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Sie trug schönen Schmuck zur Hochzeit.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

Energie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
Der Schauspieler spielte seine Rolle mit bemerkenswerter Energie.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

magisch
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
Der Sonnenuntergang über den Bergen war ein magischer Anblick.
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 /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

Gewürz/Sauce
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Ketchup ist ein beliebtes Gewürz in vielen Ländern.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

Fehler
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Er machte einen großen Fehler während des Treffens, als er den Namen des Kunden vergaß.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

gestresst oder überlastet
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
Der gestresste Lehrer kämpfte darum, das laute Klassenzimmer zu beruhigen.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Das Lager diente als Storehouse für alle importierten Waren.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

verwirrt
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die seltsame Frage gehört hatte.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

Woche
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Ich werde das Projekt bis zum Ende der Woche abschließen.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

symbiotische Beziehung
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
Die Symbiose zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu gemeinsamem Wachstum.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradox
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Es ist paradox, dass Stehen oft anstrengender ist als Gehen.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

hallen
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Der Saal hallte mit Applaus.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

Höhlenforscher
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Der Höhlenforscher trug Seile und Lichter in die dunkle Höhle.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

Akquisition, Erwerb, Zukauf
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
Die Akquisitionsstrategie des Unternehmens hat das Wachstum angekurbelt.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

Pelzhändler
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Der Pelzhändler zeigte feine Mäntel in seinem Geschäft.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

rächen
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
Die Armee rächte sich nach dem feindlichen Angriff.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Bibliothek
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Sie geht jedes Wochenende in die Bibliothek, um zu lernen.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

stechend
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der stechende Geruch von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

klage; trauriger langwieriger Vortrag; eine Liste von Unglücken
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Der Zeitungseditorial war ein Jeremiad über den Verfall moralischer Werte in der Gesellschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

nachsichtig; nachgiebig; barmherzig; nicht streng bei Strafe oder Urteil
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Der Lehrer war nachsichtig mit den Schülern, die ihre Hausaufgaben zu spät abgegeben haben.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

Schwafel
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
Der Vertrag war mit unnötigem rechtlichen Schwafel gefüllt.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

Häretiker
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Die Kirche erklärte ihn wegen seiner radikalen Ideen für einen Häretiker.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

verdient
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Ihr Engagement hat die Anerkennung der Gemeinschaft verdient.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordentlich; sauber
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Sie hält ihr Zimmer sehr ordentlich und sauber.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

Vorfeld
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
Das Auto war im Vorfeld des Hotels geparkt.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

Sprache
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
Englisch ist eine globale Sprache für Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft geworden.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

Musikband
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
Die Band trat live beim Konzert auf.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

Wurzel; Ursprung; Quelle; Grund
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Wir müssen die Wurzel dieses Problems finden, um es dauerhaft zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

beglückwünschen
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Wir haben die Absolventen bei der Zeremonie beglückwünscht.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
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 /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

Lebensfähigkeit
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
Die Lebensfähigkeit des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

erstatten
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
Das Unternehmen erstattete ihm die Reisekosten.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Er wurde als Betrüger im Test entlarvt.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

bearbeiten
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Ich muss dieses Dokument vor der Einreichung bearbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

langweilig
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
Der Vortrag war so langweilig, dass die Hälfte des Publikums eingeschlafen ist.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

Glück, Schicksal, Zufall
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Durch reines Glück entdeckte er den alten Brief, der in der Schublade versteckt war.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

Hauptschlag
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Die kleine Stadt trug den Hauptschlag des Sturms.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

minderwertig machen
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten wird seinen guten Ruf schmälern.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

Hinterland
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Die Bauern kamen aus dem ländlichen Hinterland, um ihre Produkte in der Stadt zu verkaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

müde, gleichgültig
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Nach Jahren des Reisens fühlte sie sich müde durch die ständige Bewegung.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

bunt
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
Das Festival war voller bunter Dekorationen.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

verschmutzt
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
Verschmutzte Luft verursacht schwere Gesundheitsprobleme.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

globale Initiativen
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Globale Initiativen inspirieren bessere Abfallmanagementpraktiken.