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C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

Eingriff
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Die Dorfbewohner protestierten gegen den Eingriff in ihr Ackerland.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

klassisch, herausragend
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Dieser Film ist ein klassisches Beispiel für 90er-Jahre-Comedy.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

aktivitäten
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Produktive Aktivitäten treiben den Fortschritt voran.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
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.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

Unsinn, Dummheit
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
Die Rede war voller Unsinn, der das Publikum langweilte.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

bedürftig; arm; ohne Mittel
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
Die Wohltätigkeit hilft bedürftigen Familien während des Winters.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

Begräbnisritus
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Das Dorf versammelte sich für das Begräbnisritus ihres geliebten Lehrers.
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

raten
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Kannst du die Antwort erraten?
A1 noun /striːt/

street

Straße
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Er ging die Straße zum Park entlang.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

Flur
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Die Kinder haben ihre Schuhe im Flur gelassen.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

grün
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Die grünen Blätter an den Bäumen sehen nach dem Regen frisch aus.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Der Aufseher stellte sicher, dass die Arbeiter die Sicherheitsregeln befolgten.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

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

coiffure

Frisur
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Ihre elegante Frisur beeindruckte alle auf der Party.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

vorher existieren
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Diese Bräuche existierten vor der Ankunft moderner Technologie.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

Tableau
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Die Schauspieler erstarrten in einem Tableau, das den letzten Moment des Stücks einfing.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

folglich; dementsprechend; gemäß den Umständen
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Das Wetter war schlecht, daher wurde die Veranstaltung dementsprechend abgesagt.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

optimal
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Um optimale Ergebnisse zu erzielen, müssen wir die Effizienz verbessern.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

Filmschauspieler
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
Der Filmschauspieler erhielt breite Anerkennung für seine Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

Ausflug
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Sie hatten einen schönen Ausflug zum Strand am letzten Wochenende.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

beweiskräftig
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
Der Anwalt präsentierte beweiskräftige Unterstützung für ihre Ansprüche.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

ausweichen
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
Der Boxer schaffte es, dem Schlag seines Gegners auszuweichen.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
Umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung reduziert die Umweltzerstörung.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

Tee
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Wir trinken jeden Morgen Tee zum Frühstück.
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

äußerst komisch
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
Die Witze des Komikers waren absolut äußerst komisch.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Scharmützel
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Scharmützel nahe der Grenze.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

trauben
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Bündel Trauben auf dem Markt.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

Beerdigung
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
Die Beerdigung fand auf dem Familienfriedhof statt.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

Leidenschaft
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Ihre Leidenschaft für Musik führte sie dazu, eine professionelle Sängerin zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

repräsentieren
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Er wird unser Unternehmen auf der Konferenz vertreten.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

anorganisch
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Anorganische Verbindungen sind wichtig in der Chemie.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

absteigen
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Die Wanderer stiegen den steilen Bergpfad hinab.
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

Klangfarbe
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
Ihre Stimme hatte eine warme Klangfarbe, die das Publikum beruhigte.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V-förmiges Symbol
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
Die Uniform des Sergeanten zeigte drei Chevrons auf dem Ärmel.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

Rauchabzug
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Der Rauchabzug des Kamins muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

auf ausgezeichnete Weise
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Sie trat in dem Tanzwettbewerb auf ausgezeichnete Weise auf.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

richtig
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
Die Antwort, die sie gegeben hat, war richtig.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
Die schwere und langsame Vorlesung machte es den Studenten schwer, wach zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

These
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
Sie verbrachte zwei Jahre damit, ihre Doktorarbeit zu schreiben.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

sprudeln
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
Die Limonade begann zu sprudeln, sobald sie geöffnet wurde.
A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

regnerisch
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
Es war ein regnerischer Tag, also blieben wir drinnen.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

nicht trennbares Leerzeichen
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Verwenden Sie   in HTML, um ein Leerzeichen hinzuzufügen, das nicht in eine neue Zeile bricht.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Der Tierarzt musste den Tiger beruhigen, bevor er ihn bewegte.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

Krätze
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Krätze nach der Untersuchung des Ausschlags.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

Betrug; Täuschung; Schwindel
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
Der aufwendige Betrug dauerte Monate, bevor die Ermittler die Wahrheit entdeckten.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
Allgegenwärtige Technologie ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des täglichen Lebens geworden.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

missmanagen
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
Das Unternehmen ging jahrelang bankrott, weil es missmanagt wurde.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

regal
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Sie hängte ihren Mantel auf dem Regal neben der Tür auf.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

Anstiftung
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Er wurde wegen Anstiftung zur Gewalt verhaftet.
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 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

Anreiz
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
Das Unternehmen bot einen Bonus als Anreiz für die Mitarbeiter an.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

Jähzornige Person
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Er ist so ein jähzorniger Mensch, dass er oft Streitereien anfängt.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

Position / Ansehen
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Er hat in der Gemeinschaft einen hohen Ruf wegen seiner Wohltätigkeitsarbeit.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

Widerspruch; Inkohärenz
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Es gab einen klaren Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und seinen Taten.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

Instinkt
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Vögel bauen ihre Nester aus Instinkt.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
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 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

unerträglich
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
Die Hitze in der Wüste war unerträglich.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

Demokratie
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
Demokratie gewährleistet gleiche Rechte für alle Bürger.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

Erstsemester
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
Der Erstsemester fühlte sich nervös an seinem ersten Tag an der Universität.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

Lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Wir haben den Manager in der Hotellobby vor dem Meeting getroffen.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

großer Behälter
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Die Arbeiter füllten den großen Behälter mit frisch gepresstem Traubensaft.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

blumig / verziert
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Sie schrieb einen blumigen Brief, der mit poetischen Ausdrücken gefüllt war.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

Der Prozess, dem Körpergewebe eine ausreichende Menge Flüssigkeit zuzuführen.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
Eine ausreichende Hydratation ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung der Körperfunktionen.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

witzige Bemerkung / Scherz
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ihre witzige Bemerkung ließ alle während des Treffens lachen.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

alltäglich
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Sie versuchte, ihrer alltäglichen Routine durch Reisen zu entkommen.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

Partikel
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Staubpartikel schwebten in der Luft nahe dem Fenster.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

ansprechend
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Sie hatte ein ansprechendes Lächeln, das jeden bezauberte.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Feiertag
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Wir planen eine Reise während der Sommerferien.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

Abweichung
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Abweichungen in den Vorschriften verzögern den Fortschritt.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

Verzeichnis
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Ich muss einen Klempner im Telefonbuch finden.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

vereiteln
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Seine Bemühungen, den Vorschlag zu vereiteln, waren erfolglos.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.