B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

Der Arzt verschrieb eine Dosis des Medikaments alle sechs Stunden.

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

Schöpfer

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

Er ist der Schöpfer vieler erfolgreicher Startups.

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Kredit, Anerkennung

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig

Meaning

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Example

It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.

Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

Die Verwendung neuer Wörter oder das Studium ihrer Herkunft

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

Der Professor spezialisierte sich auf Neologie und untersuchte die Entstehung modernen Slangs.

C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

Militärlager

Meaning

a military base or permanent military station

Example

The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.

Die Soldaten lebten im Militärlager außerhalb der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

Gynäkokratie

Meaning

a society or government ruled by women

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.

Der alte Stamm war für seine Gynäkokratie bekannt, bei der Frauen alle Machtpositionen innehatten.

C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

Harmonisierung, Anpassung

Meaning

The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.

Example

The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.

Die Harmonisierung verschiedener Richtlinien gewährleistet konsistente Ergebnisse.

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.

C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

grüblerisch

Meaning

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Example

He became morose after losing his job.

Er wurde grüblerisch nach dem Verlust seines Jobs.

C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit

Meaning

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

Example

Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.

Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.

C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

übermäßige Ausgabe; Verschwendung

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

Die Hochzeitsfeier wurde für ihre unnötige Extravaganz kritisiert.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

Handschuhe

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

Sie trug warme Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

sportlich

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

Die Kinder waren in einer sportlichen Stimmung während des Picknicks.

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

Sackgasse

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

Sie kauften ein Haus am Ende einer ruhigen Sackgasse.

B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel

Meaning

A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.

Example

I just finished the first chapter of the novel.

Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.

C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei

Meaning

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

Example

His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.

Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.

C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton

Meaning

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Example

The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.

Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

Vergehen

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

Das Vergehen wurde bei Tageslicht begangen.

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Antiseptikum / antiseptisch

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

Die Krankenschwester wendete ein Antiseptikum auf die Wunde an.

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.

C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

eine Technik, die Echtzeit-Anzeigen der Gehirnaktivität verwendet, um Selbstregulierung der Gehirnfunktion zu lehren

Meaning

A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.

Example

Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.

Neurofeedback verbessert die kognitive Leistung und Entspannung.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.

C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen

Meaning

to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully

Example

The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.

Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transzendental

Meaning

relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience

Example

Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.

Meditation kann zu transzendentalen Erfahrungen führen.

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.

C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

bloß

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

Es war nur ein bloßer Vorschlag, kein Befehl.

A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

heute Abend

Meaning

during the night of today; this evening

Example

Tonight we are going to watch a movie.

Heute Abend schauen wir einen Film.

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

klagen

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Sie klagte über den Verlust ihres Kindheitshauses.

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

gegen

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

Sie stimmten gegen den Vorschlag.

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

zufrieden

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

Er fühlte sich zufrieden, nachdem er sein Projekt beendet hatte.

B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

ziel

Meaning

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

Example

The main objective is to test sustainability.

Das Hauptziel ist es, die Nachhaltigkeit zu testen.

B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

Therapeut

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

Der Therapeut half ihm, seine Angst zu überwinden.

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.

C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

kleine Schwäche

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

Sie liebte ihn trotz seiner kleinen Schwächen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

kosmopolitisch

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

Er hat eine kosmopolitische Perspektive aufgrund seiner ausgedehnten Reisen.

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

vorherbestimmen

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

Sie glaubten, dass ihre Wege vom Schicksal vorbestimmt waren.

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

Meditation

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

Sie praktiziert jeden Morgen Meditation, um ihren Tag in Ruhe zu beginnen.

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

Anhänger

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

Er ist ein starker Anhänger der demokratischen Werte.

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

heutzutage

Meaning

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

Example

Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.

Heutzutage bevorzugen viele Menschen, online einzukaufen.

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

unpraktisch

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

Der Plan schien aufgrund begrenzter Ressourcen unpraktisch zu sein.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv

Meaning

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

Example

His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.

Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

Dyspepsie, schlecht gelaunt

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.

Nach der schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich dyspeptisch und unwohl.

B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

Makrele

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Makrele ist reich an Omega-3-Fettsäuren.

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

kichern

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

Die Studenten begannen leise zu kichern, als der Projektor einfrohr.

B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

baden

Meaning

to wash oneself; to clean the body with water

Example

I bathe every morning before going to work.

Ich bade jeden Morgen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.

C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe

Meaning

a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color

Example

The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.

Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.

B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

Zahnfleisch; zähflüssige Substanz

Meaning

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

Der Zahnarzt überprüfte ihr Zahnfleisch auf Anzeichen einer Krankheit.

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 ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.

C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

unnötige Einwände erheben

Meaning

to make petty or unnecessary objections

Example

She caviled at every detail of the plan.

Sie erhob unnötige Einwände gegen jedes Detail des Plans.

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.

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.

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.

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 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

Prunk

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

Die Party des Milliardärs war voller Prunk und Luxus.

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.

C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

Rosenbeere

Meaning

a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor

Example

The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.

Die Rosenbeere hat einen zarten blumigen Geschmack, der mich an Rosen erinnert.

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

überwältigend

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

Große Aufgaben können überwältigend wirken.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

unbeschreiblich

Meaning

too bad or shocking to be expressed in words

Example

The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.

Die Überlebenden ertrugen unbeschreibliches Grauen während des Krieges.

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen

Meaning

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

Example

The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.

Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

wiederauflebend

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

Die wiederauflebende Wirtschaft gab vielen Unternehmen Hoffnung.

C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

verachten

Meaning

to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt

Example

He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.

Er würde niemals ehrliche Arbeit verachten, egal wie bescheiden sie auch sein mag.

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.

C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnisch

Meaning

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

Example

The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.

Die Stadt feierte mit einer großen pyrotechnischen Darbietung am Silvesterabend.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

Modernität

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

Die Architektur der Stadt spiegelt sowohl Tradition als auch Modernität wider.

B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken

Meaning

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

Example

The team changed their tactics to win the game.

Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.

C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

übermäßige Besorgnis

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

Es gab viel dramatische Besorgnis über die politische Krise.

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

Wohlergehen; Wohlstand; Gesundheit

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

Die Regierung ist für das Wohlergehen ihrer Bürger verantwortlich.

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

Aufhebens; Unruhe; unnötige Besorgnis

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

Sie machte so ein Aufhebens wegen des kleinen Flecks auf ihrem Kleid, dass es jeder bemerkte.

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

Verbindung

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

Es gibt eine starke Verbindung zwischen Bewegung und Gesundheit.

C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

Impresario

Meaning

A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Example

The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.

Der Impresario organisierte eine Reihe von Konzerten für den aufstrebenden Star.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

Mitternacht; die Mitte der Nacht

Meaning

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

Example

The clock struck midnight and the new day began.

Die Uhr schlug Mitternacht und der neue Tag begann.

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.

C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt

Meaning

The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.

Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.

C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig

Meaning

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

Example

The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Buchstabe; Brief

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.

C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihm eine Leistenhernie.

C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

Untergebener

Meaning

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

Example

The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.

Der Manager befahl seinen Untergebenen, die Aufgabe schnell zu beenden.

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

affinität

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

Sie hat eine Affinität zur klassischen Musik.

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

Vorschlag; Empfehlung

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

Haben Sie Vorschläge zur Verbesserung der Produktivität unseres Teams?

A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum

Meaning

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

Example

Why are you late today?

Warum bist du heute zu spät?

C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

unplausibel

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.

Example

The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

Die Geschichte, die sie erzählte, war so unplausibel, dass niemand ihr glaubte.

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

entscheiden

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

Das Komitee wurde gebildet, um Streitigkeiten zwischen den Parteien zu entscheiden.

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

entblößen

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

Der Wald wurde durch illegales Abholzen der Bäume entblößt.

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

unvermeidlich

Meaning

Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.

Example

Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.

Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Bestandteil der menschlichen Existenz.

A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise

Meaning

at any time; always; in any way

Example

Have you ever been to Paris?

Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

Subvention

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

Die Regierung gewährt eine Brennstoffsubvention zur Kontrolle der Preise.

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

vorläufig

Meaning

Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.

Example

The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.

Der Richter erließ eine vorläufige Anordnung, um den Status quo bis zur Anhörung aufrechtzuerhalten.

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

Vergnügen; Freude; Unterhaltung

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

Das Lachen der Kinder zeigte ihre Amüsement über die Aufführung des Clowns.

A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.

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.

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

Meaning

a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa

Example

The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.

Der Gorilla schlug seine Brust, um Dominanz zu zeigen.