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C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

Präfix, das abnormal, schlecht, schwierig oder defekt bedeutet
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Wörter wie 'Dysfunktion' und 'Dyslexie' verwenden das Präfix dis-, um Schwierigkeiten oder Beeinträchtigungen anzuzeigen.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
Die Kontextualisierung historischer Ereignisse hilft den Studenten, diese besser zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

Omnipotenz
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Viele Religionen beschreiben die Omnipotenz Gottes als absolut.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

photosynthetische Effizienz
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Die Verbesserung der photosynthetischen Effizienz kann die Ernteerträge steigern.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorisch
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
Das Tragen eines Sicherheitsgurts ist in den meisten Ländern obligatorisch.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

Muster / Design
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
Das Kleid hatte ein schönes florales Muster.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Der Safran-Stoff sah im Sonnenlicht wunderschön aus.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

sich winden
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Er krümmte sich vor Schmerz, nachdem er sich den Knöchel verdreht hatte.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

plappern
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Die Kinder redeten über ihre Spiele.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

isolieren
Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
Das Haus wurde isoliert, um die Heizkosten zu senken.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

kürbis
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Wir haben aus einem großen Kürbis eine Kürbislaterne geschnitzt.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

Zwischenkunft
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
Die Zwischenkunft des Managers verhinderte, dass sich ein hitziger Streit zuspitzte.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

überzeugt
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
Sie war überzeugt, dass er die Wahrheit sagte.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

entschädigend
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Das Gericht sprach ihm Entschädigungszahlungen zu.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

Sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Die öffentliche Meinung war stark gegen die neue Politik.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

Panzerschale von Schildkröten oder Krabben
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
Die Schildkröte zog sich zum Schutz in ihre Panzerhülle zurück.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

Suppenkelle
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Verwenden Sie die Suppenkelle, um die heiße Suppe in Schalen zu servieren.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

Regime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Das Militärregime kontrollierte das Land über Jahrzehnten.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boykottieren
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Sie entschieden sich, die Produkte des Unternehmens zu boykottieren.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

Experte
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Er ist ein Tech-Experte, der immer die neuesten Trends kennt.
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.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

dickes Buch
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Sie verbrachte den Nachmittag damit, ein altes dickes Buch über mittelalterliche Geschichte zu lesen.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

Herausforderung
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Plastikverschmutzung stellt eine bedeutende Herausforderung für die globale Gesundheit dar.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

streitsüchtig; streitbar; konfliktbeladen
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Sein streitsüchtiger Charakter macht es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

Schauspieler
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Das Festival war voller talentierter Schauspieler aus dem ganzen Land.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

unendlich
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
Das Treffen schien unendlich und ermüdend.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Persönlich; meiner Meinung nach; für sich selbst; persönlich
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Persönlich denke ich, dass der Film ausgezeichnet war, obwohl andere anderer Meinung sind.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

Kopfschmerzen
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Zu viel Bildschirmzeit kann dir starke Kopfschmerzen bereiten.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

wagen
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf seinen Wagen.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

Monopolisierung
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Die Monopolisierung der Industrien kann die Verbraucherwahl einschränken.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irrational
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Seine Angst vor der Dunkelheit war völlig irrational.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Die riesige Mahlzeit stillte ihren Hunger nach der langen Reise.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die Traurigkeit des Abschieds brachte Tränen in die Augen aller.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

missverstehen
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Er missverstand den Zweck des Projekts.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

Schande
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Das Brechen seines Versprechens brachte Schande auf seinen Namen und sein Familienerbe.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

Puppe / dummer Mensch
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
Der Schneider benutzte eine Puppe, um das Kleid zu präsentieren.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

kalkifizierung
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
Kalkifizierung verringert die Durchlässigkeit des Bodens und beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Pflanzen.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

Inkompatibilität
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
Das Projekt scheiterte wegen der Inkompatibilität zwischen den beiden Softwaresystemen.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

leichte spöttische Bemerkungen
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Ihre Gespräche waren voll von leichten spöttischen Bemerkungen und Witzen.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

übertreiben
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
Übertreibe das Training am ersten Tag im Fitnessstudio nicht.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

Universum
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Wissenschaftler studieren das Universum, um seine Geheimnisse zu verstehen.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

Drachme
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
Die alte Münzsammlung enthielt eine silberne Drachme.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

Feuerwerk
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Das Feuerwerk erleuchtete den Himmel während der Silvesterfeier.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

umgangssprachlich
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Seine umgangssprachlichen Ausdrücke machten die Rede zugänglicher.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonal
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
Der Patient litt an einer schweren Lungeninfektion.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

koordinieren
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Wir müssen unsere Bemühungen koordinieren, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

oberen
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
Der obere Stock des Gebäudes wird renoviert.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analysieren
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Wissenschaftler analysieren Daten, um neue Muster zu entdecken.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.
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.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

kampf
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Die Soldaten kämpften tapfer auf dem Schlachtfeld.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

Wohnsitz
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Er erklärte Kanada als seinen rechtlichen Wohnsitz.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

Mörder
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
Die Polizei hat den Mörder letzte Nacht gefasst.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

ein Mann, der einem Leben voller sinnlicher Vergnügungen gewidmet ist
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Der alte roue verschwendete sein Vermögen an Glücksspiel und Frauen.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

begeistern
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
Der Bergblick begeisterte die Reisenden.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

einritzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
Der Handwerker hat ihren Namen auf den Silberring eingraviert.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

belästigen, angreifen
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
Die Armee überfiel den Feind mit plötzlichen Raids.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

porös
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
Der Boden ist sehr porös und drainiert schnell.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Ausschluss
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
Die Politik führte zum Ausschluss bestimmter Gruppen.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

Erzdiakon
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
Der Erzdiakon half dem Bischof bei administrativen Aufgaben.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

abholzen
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
Die Region wurde für die Landwirtschaft stark abgeholzt.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

Regent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Der Prinz handelte als Regent, bis der König volljährig wurde.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

Einführung
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
Der Professor gab eine kurze Einführung, bevor er die Vorlesung begann.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

Sehnsucht, Verlangen
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Nach Jahren im Ausland entwickelte sie ein tiefes Verlangen nach der traditionellen Küche ihrer Heimat.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

dunkelhäutig
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Der Matrose hatte ein dunkelhäutiges Gesicht nach Jahren unter der Sonne.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

entlassen
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Das Unternehmen hat ihn wegen schlechter Leistung entlassen.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anachronistisch
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Seine Ansichten über Geschlechterrollen gelten als anachronistisch.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

Dekadenz
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
Der Roman beschreibt den Verfall der wohlhabenden Elite.