endue
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Der Führer wurde mit Weisheit und Mut ausgestattet.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

Plattfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Plattfische wie Seezunge und Flunder sind ausgezeichnet zum Grillen.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

wecken
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Der laute Alarm weckte ihn aus seinem tiefen Schlaf.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Sie sprach mit Offenheit über die Herausforderungen, denen sie gegenüberstand.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

sich vor Schmerz zusammenzucken
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als der Arzt seinen verletzten Arm berührte.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

verzaubern
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Die grazilen Bewegungen der Tänzerin verzauberten das Publikum.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

glitzern
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Ihr Kleid glitzerte unter den Bühnenlichtern.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

Tal
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Das Dorf lag verborgen in einem ruhigen grünen Tal.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Ihre Wahrhaftigkeit in der Untersuchung trug dazu bei, den Fall schnell zu lösen.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

Kellner
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Der Kellner brachte die Speisekarte und nahm die Bestellung auf.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

infrastrukturelle Entwicklung
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
Infrastrukturelle Entwicklung ist notwendig für effizientes Recycling.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

Lohn; Gehalt;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
Das Unternehmen hat den Mindestlohn für alle Arbeiter erhöht.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Gott
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Menschen in verschiedenen Kulturen verehren Gott auf verschiedene Weisen.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

Friseur; Friseurin
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Der Friseur gab mir vor der Hochzeit einen stylischen Haarschnitt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

unwiederbringlich
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Die Dokumente wurden nach dem Brand auf unwiederbringliche Weise verloren.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimistisch
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Sie ist optimistisch über den Erfolg ihres neuen Projekts.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

Thaumaturg
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
Der Thaumaturg verblüffte das Publikum mit seinen Tricks.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

Geschäftsmann
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
Der Geschäftsmann investierte massiv in neue Technologie.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

abschreckend oder herausfordernd
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
Die Aufgabe schien beängstigend, aber sie beendete sie erfolgreich.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

produktion
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
Die Produktion dieses Films dauerte mehr als ein Jahr.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

Kelch
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
Der Priester hob den goldenen Kelch während der Zeremonie.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

Echo; Widerhall
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Seine Stimme erzeugte ein klares Echo in der leeren Kathedrale.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

Plakat
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Sie haben ein Filmplakat draußen am Kino aufgehängt.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

Ursprung, Entstehung
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
Die Genesis des Internets veränderte die Welt für immer.
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

reizbar
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
Sein reizbares Wesen brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflektierbar
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
Die Oberfläche des Sees ist im Morgensonne stark reflektierbar.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

ansehen, beurteilen
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
Das Projekt wurde vom Vorstand als Erfolg angesehen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

halb bewusst
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Er war nach dem Unfall semibewusst und konnte kaum reagieren.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

schützen, verteidigen, abwenden
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Möge das Glück uns vor jeder Gefahr auf unserer Reise bewahren.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

vielfältig
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
Das Projekt hat vielfältige Vorteile für die Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

Baseball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
Er liebt es, Baseballspiele im Fernsehen zu sehen.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

ertragbar
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
Der Schmerz war mit der richtigen Medikation erträglich.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

grässlich
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
Der Tatort war ein grässlicher Anblick.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

Erzlager
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
Die Bergleute entdeckten ein reiches Erzvorkommen Silber.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

blind oder ahnungslos
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
Der purblinde Ansatz für das Problem führte zu vielen Fehlern.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

diskret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Sie war diskret über die Details ihres Gesprächs.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Anwesen
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Die Familie besass ein grosses Anwesen auf dem Land.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

verketteln
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
Das Programm verknüpft zwei Strings zu einem.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Das ständige Geräusch machte ihn wütend.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

beenden / schottischer Whisky
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Der Bericht hat die Gerüchte einer Fusion gestoppt.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tyrannisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
Der tyrannische Herrscher verstummte alle Opposition.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Aktion, Kunststück, Wachstum behindern
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
Der Schauspieler führte einen gefährlichen Stunt im Film aus.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
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 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

Beklagte
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Der Beklagte plädierte auf nicht schuldig in Bezug auf alle gegen ihn erhobenen Anklagen.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

Schlagfertigkeit
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Das Abendessen war voller brillanter Schlagfertigkeit zwischen den Gästen.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevant
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
Der Redakteur entfernte irrelevante Details aus dem Bericht.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

unabhängig
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Eine unabhängige Institution sorgt für Transparenz in der Regierungsführung.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

Ende
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
Der Film hatte ein überraschendes Ende, das niemand erwartet hatte.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

archaisch
Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
Einige Gesetze gelten als archaisch und sind nicht mehr relevant.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

vertreiben
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers zerstreute die Verwirrung der Schüler.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

Militär
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

Cache
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Die Wanderer fanden ein verstecktes Vorratslager unter den Felsen.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

gegenseitige Interaktion
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Der Lehrer förderte mehr Interaktion zwischen den Schülern.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathematisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Das Problem kann mathematisch statt durch Raten gelöst werden.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

Illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Der Magier erschuf eine spektakuläre Illusion, die den Elefanten verschwinden ließ.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Monographie
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
Der Professor veröffentlichte eine Monographie über antike Keramik.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

verdächtig; fragwürdig; unzuverlässig; riskant oder gefährlich
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Dieser Deal klingt für mich verdächtig.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

Mut
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Der Mut unserer Soldaten ist unvergesslich.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

Erholungsort / letzter Ausweg
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Sie haben ihren Urlaub in einem Strandresort verbracht.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

fliegende Autos
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Fliegende Autos könnten bald das Problem des städtischen Verkehrs lösen.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

Exponent
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Sie ist eine führende Exponentin des modernen Tanzes.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

verfluchung
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Der Name des Diktators wurde nach seinem Sturz mit Verfluchung ausgesprochen.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

umfassend und vollständig
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
Der Bericht liefert eine umfassende Analyse des Problems.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

übermäßige Belastung
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Übermäßiger Druck auf die Finger kann muskuloskelettale Probleme verursachen.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

Werkstatt
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
Der Workshop konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der technischen Fähigkeiten junger Fachleute.
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

anzeigen
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
Das Museum zeigt antike Artefakte.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

Tier
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
Der Zoo hat viele verschiedene Tiere aus der ganzen Welt.