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C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

verpflichtung
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Eltern haben die Verpflichtung, sich um ihre Kinder zu kümmern.
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.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

beginnen
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Ich werde morgen mit meinem Studium beginnen.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

Dekodierung
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Hacker versuchten, die Dekodierung von klassifizierten Daten durchzuführen.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Stadt
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residential
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

zehnsilber
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
Der Dichter schrieb oft in Zehnsilber-Form.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

Prinzip
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein zentrales Prinzip ihrer Philosophie.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

sonnenbaden
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
Die Katze sonnenbadet auf der sonnigen Fensterbank.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

Ejakulation / plötzlicher Ausruf
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Seine plötzliche Ejakulation von Freude überraschte alle im Raum.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

langsam sickern
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Wasser begann durch die Risse in der Wand zu sickerte.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

sich ergeben
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Die Armee ergab sich schließlich nach Wochen des Kampfes.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

unterhaltsam; lustig und fesselnd
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
Die Darbietung des Komikers war sehr unterhaltsam und brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

freilassen
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren freigelassen.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
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.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

verherrlichen
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Sie versammelten sich, um ihren geliebten Lehrer zu loben.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Der Friseur hat mir einen guten Haarschnitt gegeben.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensitivität
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose bewies die Sensitivität von Pflanzen durch Experimente.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

eine politische unabhängige Person
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Er wurde ein Mugwump genannt, weil er sich weigerte, sich einer der politischen Seiten anzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Er wurde gereizt, als ihm immer wieder die gleiche Frage gestellt wurde.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismus
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Einstellungsverfahren Nepotismus zu betreiben.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

laut feiern
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Sie blieben die ganze Nacht wach, um nach dem Sieg zu feiern.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
Die Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung war eine anstrengende Erfahrung.
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 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertiert
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Als Introvertierter bevorzugte er es, zu lesen, anstatt zu Partys zu gehen.
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.
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.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

demütig
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Sie stieg von einer niedrigen Position zur CEO des Unternehmens auf.
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 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

sich erheben
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Die Menschen revoltierten gegen die korrupte Regierung.
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

gelegentlich
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
Sie genießt gelegentliche Spaziergänge im Park.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

eine scharfe Kurve machen
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Das Kaninchen machte schnell eine scharfe Kurve, um dem Fuchs zu entkommen.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

vorab urteilen
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Es ist unfair, jemanden zu verurteilen, ohne die Fakten zu kennen.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

abschließen
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Sie hat es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

Symmetrie
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
Die Symmetrie des Gebäudes beeindruckte die Besucher.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

duo
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
Das musikalische Duo spielte ihren neuesten Hit beim Konzert.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inakzeptabel
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
Die Arbeitsqualität war völlig inakzeptabel.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
Der Präsident entschied sich, das neue Gesetz zu vetieren.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

ein anderer
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
Kann ich noch eine Tasse Tee haben?
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

Glück
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

Fähigkeit
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine starke Fähigkeit, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
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.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

eine Regel oder Anweisung, die von einer Behörde erlassen und aufrechterhalten wird
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
Die staatliche Regulierung sorgt für faire Geschäftspraktiken.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

bitter; hart
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Sie beschwerte sich bitter über die ungerechte Behandlung.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.
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.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

Wiese
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Das Cottage war von einer ruhigen Wiese umgeben.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
Der Künstler entwarf einen hexagonalen Rahmen für den Spiegel.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

Herpetologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
Der Herpetologe entdeckte eine neue Froschart im Regenwald.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

Polyglott
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Sie ist ein Polyglott, fließend in Englisch, Spanisch und Bengalisch.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

Maschinenbediener
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Der Maschinenführer hat die Zahnräder auf der Drehmaschine sorgfältig eingestellt.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

Kleinigkeit oder unwichtige Sache
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
Kümmern Sie sich nicht um so eine Kleinigkeit; es ist Ihre Zeit nicht wert.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

Ereignis
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Das Konzert war das größte Ereignis des Jahres.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

Erleichterung; Komfort; Hilfe
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Sie fühlte eine große Erleichterung, als die Prüfung vorbei war.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

etwas als heilig oder wichtig bewahren oder schätzen
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
Die Verfassung schützt das Recht auf Meinungsfreiheit.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

Kotelett
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Sie servierte köstliche Hähnchen-Koteletts zum Abendessen.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

Training
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Sie macht jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit ein Ganzkörpertraining.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

Konflikt
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Die beiden Länder versuchen, den Konflikt durch Verhandlungen zu lösen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Der Athlet hat die Erwartungen aller übertroffen, indem er die Goldmedaille gewann.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

Liturgie
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
Der Priester folgte der Liturgie während der Sonntagsmesse.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

Intoleranz
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
Die Illiberalität der neuen Gesetze alarmierte die Bürger.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

dorniger Strauch
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
Der Garten war mit blühenden Weißdornbüschen umgeben.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutral
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Neutronen sind elektrisch neutral.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sie servierten ein gigantisches Mahl beim Fest.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Kleine Wellen erschienen auf dem See, als der Fisch sich bewegte.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
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.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

Mittel
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Er hatte nicht das Geld, mit dem er ein neues Haus kaufen konnte.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

Bestatter
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für die Beerdigung vor.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

löschen
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Benutze einen Radiergummi, um die Bleistiftmarken zu löschen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

bösartig
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Die bösartigen Taten des Tyrannen zerstörten das Königreich.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

sich beschweren / eine Art von Vogel
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Er beschwert sich immer über die langen Arbeitsstunden.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

übel
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht nach der langen Bootsfahrt.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Der Priester führte die heilige Salbung mit Ernsthaftigkeit durch.
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

sofort; ohne Verzögerung; auf der Stelle
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
Der Manager befahl dem Mitarbeiter, die gefährliche Praxis sofort zu stoppen.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

Registrierung
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
Die Anmeldung für die Veranstaltung endet morgen.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

Hausmeister; Wächter; Verwalter
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
Der Hausmeister der Schule sorgt dafür, dass alle Gebäude sauber und sicher sind.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

Freizeit
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Sie liest in ihrer Freizeit gern Bücher.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

ein hohes, quietschendes Geräusch machen
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
Die alte Tür knarrte, als sie sie öffnete.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

junger Bär
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
Das Bärenjunges blieb zum Schutz bei seiner Mutter.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

Botschafter
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
Der Botschafter traf sich mit Regierungsbeamten, um Handelsabkommen zu besprechen.