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B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

entstehen
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
Neue Möglichkeiten werden entstehen, wenn die Industrie wächst.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

enterben
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Der Vater drohte, seinen Sohn wegen seiner rücksichtslosen Handlungen zu enterben.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

verantwortlich
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Verantwortlich bleiben hilft, Verzögerungen zu reduzieren.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

herzlos
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
Der Vermieter war herzlos und weigerte sich, der armen Familie zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

Usurpation
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
Die Usurpation des Präsidentenamtes durch den General führte zu politischen Unruhen.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

unvollständig
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Die Details des Projekts waren noch unvollständig.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

Surmafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Der Surmafisch stammt aus den Flüssen der Region Sylhet.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminös, groß, umfangreich
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
Die Bibliothek hatte eine voluminöse Sammlung von Büchern.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

regeln
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, die Klassenregeln zu befolgen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

Implikation
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
Die Implikation des Klimawandels ist schwerwiegend.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

hydrologischer Zyklus
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Der hydrologische Zyklus stellt die kontinuierliche Wasserbewegung in der Natur sicher.
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

Geschenk; Gabe;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Sie erhielt ein wunderschönes Schmuckgeschenk von ihrer Großmutter zum Geburtstag.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

unauffällig
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Die Sicherheitskameras sind so konzipiert, dass sie unauffällig bleiben.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

angeboren; von Geburt an; inherenz
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

Manipulation der Wahlkreisgrenzen
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Die regierende Partei wurde beschuldigt, die Wahlbezirke zu manipulieren, um mehr Sitze zu sichern.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

marine
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Das Land investierte stark in die marine Verteidigung.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

Heldentum
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
Der Heroismus der Freiheitskämpfer inspiriert die Nation.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

Zitation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
Das Forschungspapier enthielt ein Zitat von Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

Potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Das alte Land wurde von einem mächtigen Potentaten regiert.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

schwächen
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Die langen Arbeitsstunden haben ihn geschwächt.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

labor
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Die Wissenschaftler führten ihre Experimente im gut ausgestatteten Labor durch.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

schief
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
Das Bild an der Wand hing leicht schief.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.
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 /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

Rückmeldung
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Sie bat ihren Lehrer um Feedback zu ihrem Aufsatz.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparabel
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
Der Unfall verursachte irreparable Schäden an seiner Wirbelsäule.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

theologisch
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Er schrieb eine theologische Abhandlung über das Konzept der göttlichen Gerechtigkeit.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

königlich
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
Die königliche Familie nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

rufen, beschwören
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Der König rief seine Berater zum Hof.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

altmodisch / heruntergekommen
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Sie trug ein altmodisches Kleid zur Party.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

besorgt
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Sie war besorgt um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

überbezahlen
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Sie erkannte, dass sie für die Konzertkarten zu viel bezahlt hatte.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

Degradierung
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
Bodenzerstörung durch Übernutzung ist ein wachsendes Problem.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

verabscheuen
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Ich verabscheue es, am Wochenende früh aufzuwachen.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

würde
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Er sagte, er würde mir morgen helfen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

streng
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

wahlbezogen
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Der Wahlprozess im Land wurde in den letzten Jahren reformiert.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

komplizieren
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Die neuen Regeln werden den Prozess nur komplizieren.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
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 /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

Seidenwurm
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Seidenwürmer fressen Maulbeerblätter, um Seide zu produzieren.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Wiederauflebende Spannungen bedrohten den fragilen Waffenstillstand.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

Beschreibung
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Seine Beschreibung war lebendig.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

Metonymie
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
In dem Satz 'die Krone wird entscheiden' ist 'Krone' eine Metonymie für die Monarchie.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen, laut der Wettervorhersage.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

verleugnen
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
Er leugnete jede Beteiligung an dem Skandal.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

ähnlichkeit; ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
Die Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden deutete darauf hin, dass sie vom gleichen Künstler geschaffen wurden.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Remission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Die Krebserkrankung des Patienten befindet sich nach der Behandlung in Remission.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

wohlwollend, großzügig
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Der wohltätige Führer spendete Geld, um ein Krankenhaus zu bauen.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

überbetonen
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
Der Professor erläuterte den Punkt immer wieder ausführlich, bis die Studenten unruhig wurden.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

Stütze; sich wappnen
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Sie wappnete sich gegen den starken Wind.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

unerwidert
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Er litt jahrelang unter unerwiderter Liebe.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
Die Bibliothek beschloss, alle neuen Bücher digital zu katalogisieren.
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

Brennofen
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
Der Töpfer stellte die Tonkrüge in den Brennofen zum Brennen.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

Cabriolet, Auto mit faltbarem Dach
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Sie fuhr ihr neues Cabriolet auf der Küstenstraße.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Er sprang kopfüber in den Pool.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Dieser Service ist ausschließlich für Premium-Mitglieder verfügbar.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

Ratifizierung
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Der Vertrag erfordert die Ratifikation durch die Parlamente beider Länder.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

wahrlich
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Wahrlich, ich sage euch, dies ist die Wahrheit.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizieren
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Der Roman wurde in eine beliebte Fernsehserie dramatisiert.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

auswählen; das Korn von der Spreu trennen
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Das Komitee wird die Liste der Bewerber auf zehn Finalisten reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

erschöpfen
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
Der lange Krieg hat die Ressourcen des Landes erschöpft.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

Kurzsichtigkeit; engstirnige Sichtweise
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Seine kurzsichtige Entscheidung, die Schule früh zu verlassen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriereperspektiven.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

Minderungsstrategien
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Regierungen müssen Mitigationsstrategien für den Klimawandel ergreifen.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

Epilog
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Der Autor fügte ein Epilog hinzu, um zu erklären, was später mit den Charakteren geschah.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

uneinnehmbar
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
Die Festung wurde vom Feind als uneinnehmbar angesehen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Hafen / beherbergen
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Er hegte weiterhin Ressentiments gegenüber seinem früheren Chef.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Wir hatten geplant, das Dorf vor dem Sonnenuntergang zu erreichen.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

kalt
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Sie antwortete kalt auf seine Frage.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Viele Familien gehen während der Ferien campen.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

Redner
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Der berühmte Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

Versammlungssitzung
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
Die Versammlungssitzung diskutierte globale Herausforderungen.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.