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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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

grüne Energie
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
Grüne Energie reduziert den Umweltschaden.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

peripherisch
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
Die Stadt liegt im äußeren Bereich der Stadt.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

geizen
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Spare nicht an der Qualität, wenn du einen neuen Laptop kaufst.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

Wels
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Der Wels ist einer der größten Süßwasserfische in Südasien.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

vertrag
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
Der Friedensvertrag wurde nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen unterzeichnet.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bakterium
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein einzelnes Bakterium unter den richtigen Bedingungen schnell multiplizieren kann.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

junge Frau, die ihre erste formelle Erscheinung in der Gesellschaft hat
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
Die Debütantin trug ein weißes Kleid auf dem Ball.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

optional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Das Tragen einer Krawatte ist für diese Veranstaltung optional.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

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.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

erschwinglich
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Dieses Restaurant bietet erschwingliche Mahlzeiten für Familien an.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

relevant
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Sie stellte während des Treffens eine relevante Frage.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

Offenlegung
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
Die Offenlegung des finanziellen Status des Unternehmens wurde verzögert.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

perkolieren
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
Das Regenwasser perkolierte durch den Boden in das Grundwasser.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

betrieblich
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
Das Weltraumprojekt wird bis 2025 operational sein.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

Fahrzeug; Auto; Mittel
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Das Elektrofahrzeug wird heutzutage immer beliebter.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermittierend
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
Der Regen war den ganzen Tag über intermittierend.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocaust
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Millionen Menschen starben während des Holocausts.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

hoffnungsvoll
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Er blieb hoffnungsvoll trotz der Herausforderungen.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamik
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
Die Hydrodynamik ist wesentlich für die Auslegung effizienter Schiffsrümpfe.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

Blutegel
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
Der Blutegel haftete während des Schwimmens an seinem Bein.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

nicht ausgesprochen
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
Die Studentin hielt ihre Meinung während des Treffens ungesprochen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

erklärend
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Der Lehrer hielt einen erklärenden Vortrag zu diesem Thema.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

Metaphysiker
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Der Metaphysiker diskutierte die Essenz der Realität mit seinen Kollegen.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

steigend
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Das Bewusstsein über Bildung zu steigern ist notwendig.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

Lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Der Cowboy warf sein Lasso, um das entlaufene Pferd zu fangen.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

eng miteinander verbinden oder verbinden; zusammen drehen oder kombinieren
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Ihre Leben wurden durch jahrelange Freundschaft miteinander verflochten.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

Meliorsimus
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Ihre Philosophie des Meliorsimus hielt sie auch in schwierigen Zeiten hoffnungsvoll.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

behaltend
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Schüler mit einem behaltenden Gedächtnis sind in der Schule erfolgreich.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

köstlich
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Sie backte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen für die Party.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

Pollen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Bienen sammeln Pollen von Blumen, um Honig zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Sie kaufte neue Unterwäsche im Kaufhaus.
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

ärgern
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute ohne anzurufen zu spät kommen.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

Rhythmus
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
Der Rhythmus der Musik brachte alle zum Tanzen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pädagogisch
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Die Schule hat neue pädagogische Techniken übernommen, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

Emblem
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

Urbanisierung
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
Urbanisierung führt zu einer besser entwickelten Infrastruktur.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuklearisieren
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Die Tropfen begannen, sich um winzige Partikel in der Luft zu nukleieren.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
Die Stadt führte ein zonales Parksystem ein, um den Verkehrsstau zu verwalten.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

Seite
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Der Laden ist an der Seite der Straße.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Die leuchtend roten Ixora-Büsche säumten den Weg zum tropischen Garten.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Äußerst sorgfältig und genau in der Aufmerksamkeit auf Details
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Ein sorgfältiger Forscher überprüft jedes Detail, bevor er es veröffentlicht.
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

beobachtend
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
Der aufmerksame Detektiv bemerkte jedes kleine Detail am Tatort.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

Universität
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Sie studiert Rechtswissenschaften an der Universität.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

kommunal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
Die kommunale Behörde ist für die Pflege des Parks verantwortlich.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Mächten verhindert Konflikte.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

Christentum
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell über das Christentum.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

ansprechen
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Sie entschied sich, das Thema Gehalt mit ihrem Manager anzusprechen.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Häkeln
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Sie hat gelernt, einen Wollschal für den Winter zu häkeln.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

mutig
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann betrat mutig das brennende Gebäude.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

verwandeln
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Freiwilligenarbeit kann Leben und Gemeinschaften verwandeln.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

Versicherung
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
Er hat eine Krankenversicherung abgeschlossen, um medizinische Kosten abzudecken.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

Unwissenheit
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

ungelernt; Arbeiter ohne Fähigkeiten
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Viele ungelernte Arbeiter suchen nach Schulungsmöglichkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

Mietverhältnis
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
Der Mietvertrag wurde für zwei Jahre unterzeichnet.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

Molkerei
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
Die örtliche Molkerei produziert täglich frische Butter und Käse.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatomisch
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
Sauerstoff ist ein diatomisches Molekül.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

Wiederbelebung
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Es gab eine Wiederbelebung des Interesses an traditionellen Handwerken.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

Veranda
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Wir saßen auf der Veranda und genossen die Abendbrise.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

verachtenswert
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Seine verachtenswerten Taten schockierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Geburtstag
Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
Wir planen eine Überraschungsparty zu ihrem Geburtstag.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

hinterhältig
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Er ist ein hinterhältiger Politiker, der Menschen für Macht manipuliert.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

krebserregend
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
Verarbeitetes Fleisch enthält krebserregende Verbindungen.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

identisch; genau gleich
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Die Zwillinge sehen völlig identisch aus.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

besuchen
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Wir planen, das Museum dieses Wochenende zu besuchen.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

ansammeln
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Zinsen sammeln sich jeden Monat auf dem Sparkonto.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

ungepflegt
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
Er sah ungepflegt aus, nachdem er die ganze Nacht draußen geschlafen hatte.