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B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

Beschwerde
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Er ging zum Arzt wegen einer leichten Magenbeschwerde.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

ausreichend; angemessen für den Zweck; zufriedenstellend
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

verringern, dämpfen
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Er sprach mit angehaltener Atmung, während er auf das Ergebnis wartete.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

Karat
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
Der Ring war aus 18 Karat Gold gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

komplex
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
Der Künstler hat ein komplexes Muster an die Wand gemalt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

Genealoge
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
Der Genealoge entdeckte Aufzeichnungen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

weite Fläche
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Die Wüste ist eine weite Fläche aus Sand und Felsen.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

Zwang; Nötigung;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Er fühlte einen starken Zwang, sein Telefon alle paar Minuten zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

Konservatismus
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Der Konservatismus schätzt Tradition und schrittweise Entwicklung.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllisch und schön
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Sie genossen einen idyllischen Urlaub am Meer.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

umweltbezogen
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien verabschiedet, um Umweltschäden zu reduzieren.
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

Tochter
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
Ihre Tochter hat die medizinische Schule mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossen.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

ärgern
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Seine ungerechte Kritik ärgerte sie tagelang.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

schädlich
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
Verschmutzung hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Fruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

dicksohliger Stiefel
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Der Schauspieler trug ein Buskin als Teil seines klassischen Kostüms.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rund
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
Der Tisch war rund und hatte eine glatte Oberfläche.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

verheerende Konsequenzen
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
Luftverschmutzung hat verheerende Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Ihre Spezialität ist die Kinderheilkunde.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrisch
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
Das psychiatrische Krankenhaus bietet Pflege für Menschen mit schweren Erkrankungen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

durchlässig
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
Die dünne Wand war leicht durchlässig.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britannia
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britannia ist seit der römischen Zeit ein Symbol für Großbritannien.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

Verringerung
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Es gab eine Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

Vollständigkeit
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
Er sah den Film in seiner Gesamtheit.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodox
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
Der Professor war bekannt für seine heterodoxen Ansichten zur Religion.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

bereuen
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Sie wird den Tag bereuen, an dem sie ihm vertraut hat.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Farbe
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
Blau ist ihre Lieblingsfarbe.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

Unabhängigkeit
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
Die Unabhängigkeit inspirierte die Bewegung.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instabil
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Ihre Stimmung war so instabil, dass sie sich innerhalb einer Stunde mehrmals änderte.
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

Koffer
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Sie packte ihre Kleidung in einen Koffer für die Reise.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

Homöopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Er glaubt an Homöopathie zur Behandlung von Erkältungen.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Kadett
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
Der Kadett marschierte stolz im Umzug.
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

ritterlich; edel und mutig
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
Er zeigte ritterlichen Mut, als er die Unschuldigen verteidigte.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

Triplicität
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Das Design zeigt eine Triplicität von Formen, die harmonisch kombiniert sind.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

harmlos
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Seine Bemerkung war völlig harmlos und nicht dazu gedacht, jemanden zu beleidigen.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Der Garten war mit leuchtenden Zinnien in verschiedenen Farben gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extrem glücklich
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Sie war extrem glücklich, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

entwicklungsbezogen
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
Die frühe Kindheit ist eine entscheidende entwicklungsbezogene Phase für das Lernen.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

ideale Umgebung
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
Der Winter schafft eine ideale Umgebung für das Wachstum von Gemüse.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Babybett
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in seinem Babybett.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

vereinigen
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Die beiden Flüsse vereinigen sich kurz bevor sie das Meer erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange blonde Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

Stoß
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
Der plötzliche Stopp hat alle Passagiere nach vorne gestoßen.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

Oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
Das Land wurde von einer wohlhabenden Oligarchie regiert, die alle Ressourcen kontrollierte.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

elektrische Bohrmaschine
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Er benutzte eine elektrische Bohrmaschine, um Löcher in die Wand zu bohren, um Bilder aufzuhängen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

Vorläufer
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
Die Dampfmaschine war ein Vorläufer der modernen Züge.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

Verbindung; Bindung;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Es gibt eine klare Verbindung zwischen Bildung und wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

schimpfen
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Er schrie über die ungerechte Behandlung bei der Arbeit.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

wir
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Wir gehen heute Nachmittag in den Park.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

Pugnacität
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
Die komplexe Theorie wurde nach der Erklärung des Professors verständlich.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

schaumig
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Sie bestellte eine Tasse schaumigen Cappuccino.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

makellos
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Sein makelloser Geschmack in der Mode wurde von allen seinen Kollegen bewundert.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

Hauptschiff der Kirche
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Der Chor sang wunderschön in der Kirche nave.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induzieren
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Der Arzt induzierte den Schlaf mit einem leichten Beruhigungsmittel.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

Erwürgen
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
Der Attentäter versuchte, sein Ziel in der Gasse zu erdrosseln.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

opponieren
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
Viele Bürger opponieren gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

jeder
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Jeder Schüler erhielt ein Zertifikat.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

nicht einverstanden sein
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
Ich stimme Ihrer Bewertung der Situation nicht zu.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

beschmutzt
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Seine Kleidung war beschmutzt, nachdem er im Matsch gespielt hatte.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

unsicher
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
Sie blickte unsicher auf die komplizierten Anweisungen.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

flüchtig
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Das Glück kann flüchtig sein, also genieße jeden Moment.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

Kalb
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Das Kalb blieb in der Nähe seiner Mutter.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

dünn; mager; hager
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Die dünne Katze sah aus, als hätte sie seit Tagen nichts gegessen.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

vorübergehender Mode
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Neon-Kleidung zu tragen war in den 1980er Jahren ein fädiger Stil.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Er sah enttäuscht aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

Mineralienforscher
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
Der Prospektor verbrachte Jahre in den Bergen auf der Suche nach Gold.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

atmosphäre
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
Die Atmosphäre im Restaurant war entspannt und einladend, perfekt für ein lockeres Abendessen.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoros
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Er schickte ihr einen amorösen Brief voller Liebeserklärungen.