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C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

Hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Hydrolyse spaltet komplexe Moleküle in einfachere Formen.
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

Wettbewerber
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
Das Unternehmen senkte seine Preise, um seinen Hauptwettbewerber zu schlagen.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

verwöhnen / verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Eltern verwöhnen oft ihr erstes Kind.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ihre Unverschämtheit während des Treffens überraschte alle.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

Pille
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Er nahm eine Pille, um seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
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.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Seine unerschütterliche Natur machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

lötverbindung
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Der Mechaniker lötete das kaputte Rohr, um das Leck zu beheben.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Ihr Bruder hielt eine bewegende Lobrede bei der Beerdigung.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Deduktion
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Seine Deduktion aus den Beweisen war korrekt.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

unangemessen
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Der Manager stellte eine unangemessene Forderung.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

Bier
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Er bestellte ein Glas kaltes Bier an der Bar.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

Koordinator
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Der Event-Koordinator hat alles perfekt organisiert.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardieren
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Die Reporter bombardierten den Minister mit schwierigen Fragen.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

vorne
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
Das Haus hat einen Garten vorne.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Er spielt gerne Tennis mit seinen Freunden am Wochenende.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

teilweise beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
Die Penumbra des Mondes erzeugte einen schwachen Schatten über der Erde.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

dicksohliger Stiefel
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Der Schauspieler trug ein Buskin als Teil seines klassischen Kostüms.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

elektrischer Wasserkocher
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn das Wasser zu kochen beginnt.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
Der heiße Nachmittag füllte sie mit Lässigkeit.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

Versammlung
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
Die Schule hielt eine Versammlung ab, um die neuen Regeln zu besprechen.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

Gelassenheit
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Meditation hilft, innere Gelassenheit zu erreichen.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

effektuieren
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
Der Manager hat die Änderungen durchgeführt, um die Effizienz zu steigern.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

Lack
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Der Tischler lackierte den Tisch, um ihm eine glänzende Oberfläche zu geben.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

notwendig oder angebracht für jemanden, etwas zu tun
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Es wäre ratsam, dass du vor der Prüfung studierst.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

sieben / sorgfältig durchsuchen
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Sie siftete das Mehl, bevor sie es in die Kuchenteigmischung gab.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Teleskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Teleskop, um die entfernten Planeten zu beobachten.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

sanft
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Sie war verzaubert von seiner sanften Stimme.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualität
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
Qualitätssicherung ist entscheidend in der medizinischen Ausbildung.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

Parität
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, die Lohngleichheit zwischen Männern und Frauen zu erreichen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
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 /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

spöttisch
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Er konnte nicht anders, als einen spöttischen Kommentar über ihr Kleid zu machen.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

Glücksspiel
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Er wurde im Casino süchtig nach dem Glücksspiel.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hochmütig
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen arroganten Blick zu und ging weg.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

unmotiviert
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Sein unmotivierter Versuch zu studieren brachte keine guten Ergebnisse.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

Veränderlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
Die Veränderlichkeit von Modetrends macht es schwierig, Schritt zu halten.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

Bart
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Er ließ sich im Winter eine lange Bart wachsen.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

Zuneigung; Liebe
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Sie hat tiefes Affekt für ihre Großmutter.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

komplementär
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Die beiden Partner haben komplementäre Fähigkeiten.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

matschig
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Die Kinder kamen mit matschigen Schuhen zurück, nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

exzessiv
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
Exzessives Bevölkerungswachstum führt zu Ressourcenerschöpfung.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

Savanne (mit verstreuten Bäumen)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Giraffen grasten an Akazienbäumen über die weite Savanne.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

steife Haare; aggressiv reagieren
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
Die Katze stellte sich auf, als sie den Hund sah.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

Routine, Gewohnheit, festgelegte Reihenfolge
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Eine gut strukturierte Routine verbessert die Produktivität.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

spezifizieren
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Der Zeuge wurde gebeten, die Ereignisse jener Nacht im Detail zu beschreiben.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Gutes ästhetisches Design verbessert die Produktanziehungskraft.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

trinkbar
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Die Dorfbewohner hatten keinen Zugang zu Trinkwasser.
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 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

Rhetorik
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Seine außergewöhnlichen oratorischen Fähigkeiten verschafften ihm den Sieg im Debattierwettbewerb.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

unbeherrscht
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
Die unbeherrschte Wut der Menge verursachte Chaos.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

Eklektizismus
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
Die Arbeit des Architekten zeigt Eklektizismus, indem moderne und traditionelle Elemente miteinander vermischt werden.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Jupiter; der Hauptgott der römischen Mythologie
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
Jupiter ist bekannt für seine massive Größe und den markanten roten Fleck.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

Gemeinde
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
Die Gemeinde versammelte sich, um die Predigt zu hören.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

Steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Er bestellte ein gegrilltes Steak mit Gemüse.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

hilfreich; nützlich
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Sie war sehr hilfreich bei der Organisation der Veranstaltung.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

ersteigen
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Wir haben beschlossen, den Berg zu erklimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

pflichtbewusst; respektvoll; gehorsam
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Tochter, die ihren Eltern immer hilft.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

Ratsmitglied
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
Das Ratsmitglied sprach über lokale Straßen.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

bewältigen
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Sie musste mit viel Druck bei der Arbeit umgehen.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

wiegen
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
bitte wiegen Sie das Paket vor dem Versand.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

saugen
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Das Baby saugt an einem Schnuller.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die Stadt mit mehreren nahegelegenen Städten.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emanzipieren
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
Das Gesetz wurde entwickelt, um Sklaven zu emanzipieren und ihnen die volle Staatsbürgerschaft zu gewähren.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansiv
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Sie genossen die expansive Aussicht vom Gipfel des Hügels.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

Lebensmittelladen
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Sie ging in den Lebensmittelladen, um Gemüse und Milch zu kaufen.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Ruhe
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Er muss sich nach der langen Reise ausruhen.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

unwirtlich
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Die Wüste ist ein unwirtliches Umfeld für die meisten Pflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

Militarismus
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Der Aufstieg des Militarismus in der Region verursachte Spannungen zwischen den Nachbarländern.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

kompatibel
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Diese Software ist mit beiden Systemen, Windows und Mac, kompatibel.