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B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Ein guter Plan hält dich fokussiert.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Warum bist du heute zu spät?
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
Der Artikel wurde gekürzt, um in den begrenzten Raum zu passen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

unermesslich
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl hängt von vielen unermesslichen Faktoren ab.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

besonders
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Dieses Geschenk ist sehr besonders für mich.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

Missa-Buch
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Der Priester las während der Zeremonie aus dem Missa-Buch.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Feind
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
In der Geschichte musste der Held seinem größten Feind gegenübertreten.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.
A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

zweimal
Meaning
two times
Example
I have seen that movie twice.
Ich habe diesen Film zweimal gesehen.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

Aufstieg
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
Sein schneller Aufstieg in der Firma überraschte alle.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replizieren
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Der Wissenschaftler versuchte, das Experiment zur Genauigkeit zu replizieren.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

Meuterei
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Die Seeleute organisierten eine Meuterei gegen ihren Kapitän.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

schwanken
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Das Glas begann, auf dem Rand des Tisches zu schwanken.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Seite
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Gehe zur nächsten Seite für weitere Informationen.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

Jacke
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Er trug eine Lederjacke, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

Kuli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Der Kuli trug schwere Taschen am Bahnhof.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

die bedacht werden kann, überlegbar
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
Die Beweise waren substanziell und überlegbar.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

schädlich
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Sein schädlicher Einfluss ruinierte die Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

Bestechung
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde dabei erwischt, wie er von der Baufirma ein Bestechungsgeld annahm.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

hören
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Ich kann die Vögel singen hören.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Der Lehrer bewertete den Fortschritt der Schüler.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

in Luxus schwelgen
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Sie hat sich in dem warmen Blubberbad nach einem langen Tag luxuriert.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.
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.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

kanal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Der Kanal wurde gebaut, um den Transport von Waren in der Region zu erleichtern.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

gegenübertreten
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Sie musste vielen herausforderungen in ihrem neuen job gegenübertreten.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Travestie
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
Der Prozess war eine Travestie der Justiz.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

Fracht
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
Das Schiff war mit wertvoller Fracht beladen.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

pflanzlich
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Hier wurden Kräuterheilmittel weit verbreitet verwendet.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antarktisch
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
Die Antarktisregion ist bekannt für ihre extreme Kälte und eisigen Landschaften.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

Alabaster (weißer Gesteinsmineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
Die Statue wurde aus purem Alabaster gemeißelt.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
Wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit treibt langfristiges Wachstum voran.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

Wahrnehmung, Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Unsere Wahrnehmung der Situation wurde durch unsere früheren Erfahrungen geprägt.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

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

exacting

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

gestartet
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
Der Satellit wurde erfolgreich gestartet.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
Der Herausgeber entschied sich, den langen Roman für junge Leser zu kürzen.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

Butterfisch
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Der Butterfisch ist in der bengalischen Küche beliebt.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historisch
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung historischer Dokumente.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Rauchen hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

schlecht gemacht
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Der Auftragnehmer hat bei den Reparaturen einen schlechten Job gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorisch
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Die Regierung setzt regulatorische Richtlinien zur finanziellen Stabilität um.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

Testament / Beweis
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Sein Erfolg ist ein Testament seiner harten Arbeit und Hingabe.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

Bauernhof
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Sie leben auf einem Bauernhof mit vielen Tieren.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

verschwenderisch
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
Der König war bekannt für seinen verschwenderischen Lebensstil.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

veranschaulichen
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Der Lehrer hat Diagramme verwendet, um das Konzept zu veranschaulichen.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Rüpel
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
Der Kellner war so ein Rüpel, dass die Gäste unzufrieden waren.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

gefährlich
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Gefährliche Schadstoffe erhöhen Gesundheitsrisiken.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

unruhig
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
Die Menge wurde unruhig, während sie auf den Beginn des Konzerts wartete.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutieren
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Das Virus kann sich in einen gefährlicheren Stamm mutieren.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

streicheln
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Sie streichelte das Kätzchen sanft in ihrem Schoß.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

Dose
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Sie kaufte eine Dose Kekse im Laden.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

vielseitig
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Dieses vielseitige Werkzeug kann als Messer, Schraubendreher und Flaschenöffner verwendet werden.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

Regenmantel
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
Er trug einen Mackintosh, um trocken zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

Hausmeister, Gebäudewart
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Der Hausmeister der Schule arbeitete jede Nacht spät, um sicherzustellen, dass die Klassenzimmer makellos waren.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

Glück
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

Stadtzentrum
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag mit Einkäufen im Stadtzentrum.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

Mobber / Tyrann
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
Der Lehrer stoppte den älteren Jungen, der versuchte, seine Klassenkameraden zu schikanieren.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke funkelten über den Nachthimmel.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Pullover
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Sie trug einen roten Pullover, um sich bei kaltem Wetter warm zu halten.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

akzeptieren
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Sie entschied sich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetation
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
Der Wald war dicht mit einer großen Vielfalt an Vegetation.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

leiten
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Sie leitete das Team an, das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

Hügel
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Die Wanderer ruhten auf einem grasbewachsenen Hügel am Fluss.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

zivil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Sie haben die Angelegenheit durch eine zivile Diskussion geklärt.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

loben
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
Der Kritiker lobte die Darbietung des Schauspielers als Meisterwerk.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

Überlegungen
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Die Überlegungen zur Nachhaltigkeit dauerten stundenlang.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

Komplexität
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Die Komplexität des Problems erforderte ein Expertenteam.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

Bestimmungen
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Die Bestimmungen müssen mit den öffentlichen Bestrebungen übereinstimmen.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fabrik
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Er arbeitet in einer Schuhfabrik.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

heilend
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine heilende Behandlung für die Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

ehrlich; offen; direkt
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
Ich schätze deine ehrliche Meinung zum Projekt.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.