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C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Physische Zeichen im Gehirn für die Speicherung und den Abruf von Erinnerungen
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Wissenschaftler studieren Engramme, um zu verstehen, wie Erinnerungen gespeichert werden.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

Antiphonie
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
Die Architektur der Kathedrale wurde entworfen, um den Effekt der Antiphonie zu verstärken.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

erweitern
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
Der Arzt benutzte Tropfen, um die Pupillen des Patienten zu erweitern.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

direkt; ohne Umschweife
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Er sagte ihr direkt, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
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 /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrem schmutzig
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Er lebte in einem schmutzigen Zimmer mit kaputten Möbeln.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

ausbeuterisch
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Die Arbeiter protestierten gegen die ausbeuterischen Praktiken der Fabrik.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

Finger
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Sie zeigte mit ihrem Finger in die Richtung des Museums.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

verwirrend
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Die Anweisungen waren verwirrend und schwer zu befolgen.
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

absolut; völlig; ohne Ausnahme
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
Ich stimme deiner Entscheidung absolut zu.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

Ereignisse in der Reihenfolge aufzeichnen, in der sie stattgefunden haben
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Sie beschloss, ihre Reise durch einen Blog zu dokumentieren.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

ausgleichen
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Die Verluste des Unternehmens wurden durch Gewinne in anderen Abteilungen ausgeglichen.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

Theosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
Die Theosophie zog Menschen an, die sich für Mystik und spirituelles Wachstum interessierten.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

standhalten / widerstehen
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Dieses Gebäude kann starken Erdbeben standhalten.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

erziehen
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Eltern sollten ihre Kinder über gesunde Gewohnheiten erziehen.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

Willenskraft
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Starke Willenskraft ist entscheidend, um langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

bevorzugt
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Mitglieder erhalten im Club bevorzugte Behandlung.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

Holzapfel
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
Der Holzapfel hat eine harte Schale, aber süßes Fruchtfleisch im Inneren
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

Scheune
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Die Bauern lagerten ihre Ernte in der Scheune des Dorfes.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

mit den Füßen treten
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
Die Menge trampelte die Blumen im Park.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

spöttisch
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Er konnte nicht anders, als einen spöttischen Kommentar über ihr Kleid zu machen.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Verhaltens.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
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 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

optimal
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Aufgaben sollten optimal für maximale Ergebnisse verteilt werden.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

journalismus
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Er studierte Journalismus, um Nachrichtensprecher zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

Transkription
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
Der Professor bat um eine Transkription der Besprechung.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

kokette Frau
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Sie war eine kokette, die immer alle auf der Party bezauberte.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

ungezogen
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Sein ungezogenes Benehmen schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
Die Geschichte, dass er das Dorf gerettet hat, ist wahrscheinlich zweifelhaft.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

mitteilung
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
Die Mitteilung auf dem Brett kündigte die Schließung der Schule an.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

Geruch
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Der Geruch von frischem Brot füllte die Küche.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

Schrein; heiliger Ort
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Pilger besuchen das Heiligtum, um für gute Gesundheit zu beten.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

pflichtbewusst
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Das pflichtbewusste Kind folgte immer den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

unbrauchbar; defekt
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
Der alte Computer wurde nach dem Systemabsturz unbrauchbar.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thematisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
Das Buch ist in thematische Kapitel unterteilt.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

tapfer; heldenhaft
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
Der tapfere Soldat kämpfte tapfer, um sein Land zu schützen.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

albern; dumm; töricht
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
Es war töricht von ihm, bei solchem starken Regen zu fahren.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.
A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

freundlich; mitfühlend
Meaning
gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy
Example
He is a kind person who always helps others.
Er ist ein freundlicher Mensch, der immer anderen hilft.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

knien
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
Der Ritter kniete vor dem König.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

Nutzungsrecht
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Der Mieter hatte das Nutzungsrecht des Landes, aber nicht das Eigentum.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

überleben
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
Sie hat alle ihre Geschwister überlebt.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

reisen
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
Ich liebe es, um die Welt zu reisen und neue Kulturen zu entdecken.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

Pflicht
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
Es ist unsere Pflicht als Bürger, bei Wahlen abzustimmen.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

kleines Schmuckstück
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Sie kaufte ein kleines Schmuckstück auf dem Strandmarkt als Souvenir.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

enttäuschen
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Sie versuchte, ihn von den falschen Gerüchten zu enttäuschen.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

sturmt, unruhig
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Ihre stürmische Beziehung schwankte oft zwischen Liebe und Wut.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

verzögern
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
Der schwere Verkehr verzögerte unsere Ankunft auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

Manguste
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
Die Manguste griff schnell die Kobra an, um ihre Jungen zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

Experte
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Politische Experten debattierten die Wahlergebnisse im Fernsehen.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

sich erfreuen
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Sie erfreuen sich ihres Erfolgs.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

fliegend
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
Der fliegende Vogel stieg anmutig in den Himmel auf.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

Eile; Hast
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Es gab einen Ansturm, Tickets für das Konzert zu kaufen.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

verhindern
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
Der starke Regen verhinderte unsere Reisepläne.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

ähnlich
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Seine Reaktion war ähnlich wie ein Schock.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

Vorsicht, Vermeidung von Risiken
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Seine Vorsicht stellte sicher, dass keine Fehler gemacht wurden.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

Untreue
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Seine Untreue führte zum Ende ihrer Ehe.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

unheilvoll; drohend
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen ominös aus, bevor der Sturm kam.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

brüchig
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
Das Glas war so brüchig, dass es leicht zerbrach.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

Erleichterung
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Ihre Erleichterung hat dazu beigetragen, dass das Treffen reibungslos verlief.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

Ausweis
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Ausweis am Eingang.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

bunt gefärbt
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
Der Garten war voller bunt gefärbter Pflanzen.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antezedent
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Die kulturellen Antezedenten dieses Festes reichen Jahrhunderte zurück.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

Sextett
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
Das Jazz-Sextett füllte den kleinen Club mit einem warmen, vielschichtigen Klang.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Sie backte Kekse im Ofen für dreißig Minuten.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

Irreverenz
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Seine Witze über Religion zeigten Irreverenz gegenüber den heiligen Traditionen.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

schnitzen
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Er verbrachte den Nachmittag damit, ein Stück Holz in ein Spielzeug zu schnitzen.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

Teufelswerk
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Die Kinder waren an Halloween voller Teufelswerk.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Sie schneidet Gemüse für das Abendessen.
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.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

Überlegenheit
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Seine Überlegenheit in Mathematik war anhand seiner Testergebnisse offensichtlich.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

Weihrauch
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
Der Tempel war erfüllt vom süßen Geruch des brennenden Weihrauchs.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

Glück
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.