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A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

eine Aussage, die die einzigartigen Vorteile oder den Wert erklärt, den ein Produkt oder Service den Kunden bietet
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Ein klares Wertversprechen zieht mehr Kunden an.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

auffüllen
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Wasser trinken hilft, verlorene Flüssigkeiten im Körper wieder aufzufüllen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenophob
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Die xenophoben Kommentare des Führers lösten landesweite Empörung aus.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

Vagabund; Landstreicher
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der alte Vagabund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

reiben
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Sie rieb ihre Hände zusammen, um sie warm zu halten.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egozentrisch
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Er war zu egozentrisch, um die Not seines Freundes zu bemerken.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respektvoll
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Er war immer respektvoll gegenüber seinen Lehrern.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

unverzichtbare Kompetenz
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
Digitale Kompetenz ist eine unverzichtbare Kompetenz im 21. Jahrhundert.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

Glück
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

Weiblichkeit
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
In alten Zeiten wurde Weiblichkeit oft als Zeichen von Schwäche kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

Mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Der Mynah-Vogel wiederholte jedes Wort, das ich sagte.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

Rückschritt
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Das Land erlebte nach der Krise einen wirtschaftlichen Rückschritt.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

unkoordiniert; ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Seine Bewegungen waren unkoordiniert, was ihn anfällig für Unfälle machte.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

gnadenlos
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Der gnadenlose Herrscher ignorierte das Leid seines Volkes.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

Caret (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
Der Herausgeber setzte ein Caret, um zu zeigen, wo das fehlende Wort eingefügt werden sollte.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

Glück
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

taub; mit Schwierigkeiten beim Hören
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
Das taube Kind lernte, mit Gebärdensprache zu kommunizieren.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler wegen der Verspätung.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

sich benehmen
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Kinder sollten sich in der Schule gut benehmen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

herabgesetzt
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
Die herabgesetzte Währung verlor das Vertrauen der Menschen.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

Heuschrecke
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Die Heuschrecken zerstörten das gesamte Weizenfeld.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

einen chemischen Prozess durchlaufen, bei dem Zucker in Alkohol oder Säure umgewandelt wird; Veränderungen anregen oder hervorrufen
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Die Trauben werden für mehrere Wochen fermentiert.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

unerwidert
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Er litt jahrelang unter unerwiderter Liebe.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

egoistisch
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Ihr egoistisches Verhalten erschwerte es ihr, Freundschaften aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

geschätzt
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
Die geschätzten Kosten des Projekts betragen fünf Millionen Dollar.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoistisch
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Er nahm alle Kekse egoistisch.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

dreijährig
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Das Kunstfestival ist eine dreijährliche Veranstaltung in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

Beteiligung
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Seine Beteiligung am Projekt war entscheidend.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

umfassend
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Sie reiste umfassend durch Europa für ihre Forschung.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

nicht verfügbar
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
Der Manager war während des Treffens nicht verfügbar, um Anrufe entgegenzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

schneidermesser
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
Der Koch benutzte ein Schneidermesser, um die Hühnerknochen zu schneiden.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

verpflichten
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
Der Vertrag verpflichtet das Unternehmen, rechtzeitig Service zu leisten.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

Nachbarschaft; Umgebung
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Es gibt viele Geschäfte in der Nähe der Schule.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
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 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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

Handy
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Sie hat ihr Handy zu Hause vergessen und konnte niemanden anrufen.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

Modus; Art
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
Der Computer hat einen Schlafmodus, um Energie zu sparen.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

noch
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Er hat nicht angerufen, noch hat er eine Nachricht gesendet.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Die Mönche gewöhnten sich an die Meditation.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

Nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.
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.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

unparteiisch
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
Die Richterin wurde für ihre unparteiische Herangehensweise an den Fall gelobt.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

Sezession
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Die Sezession der Südstaaten führte zum Bürgerkrieg.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

Brust; Truhe
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Der Arzt hörte auf seine Brust mit einem Stethoskop.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

begrenzung
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
Die Begrenzung von Daten beeinflusst politische Entscheidungsprozesse.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Richtlinie in allen Abteilungen verwalten.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

Befehl
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Der General befahl den Soldaten, nach vorne zu gehen.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

Diskriminierung; ungerechte Behandlung; Vorurteil
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen rassistischer Diskriminierung in seinen Einstellungspraktiken verklagt.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

störend durchsuchen
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Er hat in der Schublade nach seinen Schlüsseln gewühlt.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

Glück
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

unwiederbringlich
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Die Dokumente wurden nach dem Brand auf unwiederbringliche Weise verloren.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

schnell; rasch; zügig
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben schnell beendet.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

Repertoire
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
Das Theater hat ein Repertoire an klassischen Stücken.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

ewig; ohne Ende; unsterblich; ewigwährend
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Ihre Liebe schien ewig und unzerbrechlich.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
Fortschrittliche Technologie verändert die Industrien.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

ziemlich; eher; vollständig
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
Der Film war ziemlich interessant.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

entvölkern
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
Der Krieg drohte, die einst blühende Stadt zu entvölkern.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Er fährt jeden Tag mit seinem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

fromm
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
Der fromme Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden im Gebet.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

wendbar
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Diese Jacke ist wendbar und kann auf beiden Seiten getragen werden.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

Weh
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Ihr Herz war mit Weh erfüllt, als sie die traurige Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

Beleidigung / abfälliger Kommentar
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Er hat eine abfällige Bemerkung über ihren Charakter gemacht.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalisierung, anpassung
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
Personalisierung im Marketing verbessert die Kundenbindung.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

Anspruch
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
Das Programm gewährt Anspruch auf Gesundheitsversorgung.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Oger
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Oger, der im dunklen Wald lebte.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

Domestikation
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
Die Domestikation von Tieren war entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

Eisvogel
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
Der bunte Eisvogel tauchte in den Teich, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

biologische Lebensmittel
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind gesünder als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

wütend; zornig;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
Sie war wütend, weil jemand ihre Lieblingsvase zerbrochen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

Leichtigkeit; Frivolität; Mangel an Respekt
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Die Leichtigkeit im Gerichtssaal war unangemessen.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

Initiative
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
Die Initiative der NASA, Menschen zum Mond zurückzubringen, ist ehrgeizig.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

taube
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
Die weiße Taube flog friedlich über den blauen Himmel.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

ein kleiner Stall oder Käfig für Hühner oder andere Vögel
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Der Bauer überprüfte jeden Morgen die Hühner im Stall.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.