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C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

Evangelist
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
Der Evangelist reiste durch das Land und verbreitete seine Botschaft.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

Schlaf
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Das Kind schlief die ganze Nacht friedlich.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatisch
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Aquatische Arten sind durch Verschmutzung bedroht.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

Lachen
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
Der Raum war voller Lachen.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

Medien
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Die Nachrichten wurden in allen Formen der Medien weit verbreitet berichtet.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried bei der privaten Familienversammlung.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

Welt
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
Die Welt wird jeden Tag mehr miteinander verbunden.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

ablenken
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Der laute Lärm hat sie während der Prüfung abgelenkt.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

unerträglich
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war unerträglich.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

saft (von frucht/gemüse oder von fleisch)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
Der frische Apfelsaft war köstlich und voller Vitamine.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Das leichtgläubige Kind glaubte jede Geschichte, die es hörte.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

Intoleranz
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
Die Illiberalität der neuen Gesetze alarmierte die Bürger.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

Unannehmlichkeit
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Wir entschuldigen uns für jede durch die Verzögerung verursachte Unannehmlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

Zuwendungsempfänger
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Der Zuwendungsempfänger muss alle sechs Monate einen Fortschrittsbericht einreichen.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

kommend
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
Die kommende Veranstaltung wird nächste Woche stattfinden.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

Darlehen
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Er nahm ein Darlehen, um ein neues Auto zu kaufen.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontan; improvisiert
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine beeindruckende extemporäre Rede auf der Konferenz.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

schmutzig; befleckt; unangenehm; moralisch korrupt
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
Die Küche war nach dem Kochen schmutzig.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

Liberalismus
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
Liberalismus betont die Meinungsfreiheit und die Menschenrechte.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Schatten
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Wir saßen unter dem Baum für etwas Schatten.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

Umwälzung
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
Das Unternehmen erlebte eine große Umwälzung nach dem plötzlichen Rücktritt seines CEOs.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

ausrollen
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Sie rollte die Karte auf dem Tisch aus, um den Weg zu finden.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

Kalamität; Katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine schreckliche Kalamität, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

Ungleichheit
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Das Thema der Ungleichheit ist throughout in der Geschichte wichtig.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

Empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
Empathie hilft Schülern, sich mit der Gesellschaft zu verbinden.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

undankbar
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Sie fühlte, dass er undankbar für all die Hilfe war, die sie ihm gegeben hatte.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

Gourmet
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Sie gingen in ein Gourmet-Restaurant, um ihren Jahrestag zu feiern.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

d.h.
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Viele Amphibien, d.h. Frösche und Salamander, können sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

Abendkleid
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Sie sah in ihrem Abendkleid bei der Abschlussfeier elegant aus.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

Druck; Marke; Abdruck;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
Das Buch ist sowohl in digitalen als auch in gedruckten Versionen erhältlich.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

sollte
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Du solltest für deine Prüfungen lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

Wunder
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
Der Blick vom Berg war ein wahres Wunder.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

energielos
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Sie fühlte sich energielos, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Pause gearbeitet hatte.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

unumstritten; ohne Widerstand akzeptiert; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Er blieb fünf Jahre lang der unumstrittene Champion.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

Zögern
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Ihr Zögern, sich zu äußern, verzögerte die Entscheidung.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

hexe
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
Die alte Hexe sprach einen Zauber über den Prinzen.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

umbauen
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Küche letzten Sommer umzubauen.
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.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

was
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Wie heißt du?
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Das neue Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Arbeiter.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

Installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
Die Installation des Unterseekabels ist fast abgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

Fahrzeuge
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Es gibt heute viele verschiedene Arten von Fahrzeugen auf der Straße.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

im Überfluss sein
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Gelegenheiten gibt es in Hülle und Fülle im Technologiebereich.
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

Vorwand
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
Er benutzte Krankheit als Vorwand, um das Treffen zu vermeiden.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperiert
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Die intemperierten Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten Kontroversen.
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 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.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

Zwerg
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Schneewittchen lebte mit sieben Zwergen.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

dankbar
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Freundlichkeit und Unterstützung.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

wessen
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
Das Mädchen, dessen Telefon gestohlen wurde, ist meine Cousine.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

vergleichend
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
Die Studie zeigte vergleichende Ergebnisse zwischen verschiedenen Lehrmethoden.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

Hausfriedensbruch
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Der Dieb wurde wegen Hausfriedensbruchs verhaftet.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

geschrieben
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
Die Vereinbarung muss schriftlich erfolgen, um gültig zu sein.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Sie fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang, über den Witz zu lachen.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

Glück
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granulieren
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Der Zucker begann zu granulieren, als er abkühlte.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porzellan
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
Das Museum zeigte antike Porzellanvasen aus China.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

Geburtsrecht
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Freiheit wird als Geburtsrecht jedes Einzelnen angesehen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundieren
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
Die Lehrerin versuchte, ihren Schülern eine Liebe zum Lesen zu infundieren.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

kapazität
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
Die Kapazität des Teleskops ist unvergleichlich.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

liebenswert machen
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
Ihre Freundlichkeit und Großzügigkeit machten sie in der Gemeinschaft beliebt.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

Besorgnis
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Es gibt Besorgnis über die Verringerung der Fischbestände.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

Auftragnehmer
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
Der Auftragnehmer hat das Bauprojekt pünktlich abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

Zeugnis
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Der Professor schrieb ein glänzendes Zeugnis für seine ehemalige Studentin.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

wiederholen
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
Kopfschmerzen neigen dazu, alle paar Wochen wiederzukehren.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

einschüchtern
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
Der Tyrann versuchte, die kleineren Kinder einzuschüchtern.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

Ressentiment
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Es gab ein Ressentiment zwischen den beiden Rivalen, das nie verflog.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

Neo-Darwinismus
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
Der Neo-Darwinismus kombiniert Darwins Theorie der natürlichen Selektion mit moderner Genetik.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

Verfall; Zersetzung; Fäulnis
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
Das alte Gebäude zeigte nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung Zeichen des Verfalls.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

Maus
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
Die kleine Maus versteckte sich hinter dem Schrank.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

unwissend
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
Sie wurde eine unwissende Teilnehmerin an dem Betrug.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

veröffentlichen
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte neue Datenschutzregelungen.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.