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B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

hervorstechen
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Sie versucht immer, in ihren Studien hervorzustechen.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

luftig
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
Die neue Wohnung ist hell und luftig.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

Ambrosia
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
Das Dessert war so lecker, dass es wie Ambrosia schmeckte.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Was ist der Punkt, über dieses Thema zu streiten?
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

danach
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Er zog nach Kanada und danach begann er ein neues Leben.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

Braut
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Die schöne Braut ging den Gang entlang in ihrem weißen Hochzeitskleid.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Der Teich wurde nur von den kleinen Wellen gestört, die durch die Brise verursacht wurden.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

Trinkgeld
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
Der Kellner erhielt ein großzügiges Trinkgeld für seinen ausgezeichneten Service.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

kürzlich; neu; aktuell;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Die kürzlichen Änderungen der Wettermuster beunruhigen Wissenschaftler.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

Epistemologie
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
Epistemologie untersucht den Unterschied zwischen gerechtfertigtem Glauben und Meinung.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

Bluttransfusion
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Der Patient erhielt nach dem Unfall eine Bluttransfusion.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrinsisch
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Seine Motivation war größtenteils extrinsisch, angetrieben von Belohnungen und Anerkennung.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

Projektil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
Der Soldat wich dem kommenden Projektil aus.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

Nase
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
Er hat eine scharfe Nase und kann Dinge aus der Ferne riechen.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.
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.
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

drei
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
Sie hat drei Hunde zu Hause.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

rechtlicher Maßstab
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
Die Entscheidung setzte einen rechtlichen Maßstab.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

entlassen, ablehnen
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
Der Manager entließ den Mitarbeiter, weil er zu oft zu spät kam.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
Der Schaden am Auto war ernst, aber immer noch reparabel.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

billig und auffällig, aber von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Sie trug eine billige und auffällige Halskette, die leicht zerbrach.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
Der Gesetzgeber brachte ein Gesetzesvorhaben zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung ein.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

unterhaltung
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Das Konzert bot hervorragende Unterhaltung für die ganze Familie.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

akquisitiv
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
Der akquisitive Geschäftsmann kaufte jedes Stück Land, das er finden konnte.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

berechnen/anklagen
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Der Laden verlangt einen Aufpreis für die Lieferung nach Hause.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

wütend; geistig krank; verrückt
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Er war wütend auf seinen Freund, weil er zu spät war.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternität
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
Das Krankenhaus verfügt über eine ausgezeichnete Entbindungsstation für neue Mütter.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

verurteilen
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Der Führer verurteilte die Korruption in seiner Rede.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

Mischlingshund
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
Der streunende Hund war ein freundlicher Mischlingshund.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

Parteianhänger
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Die Debatte wurde schnell parteiisch, wobei jede Seite ihre eigene Agenda verteidigte.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

entmutigen
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Nach wiederholtem Scheitern begann er, sich zu entmutigen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

unwillig; widerwillig;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Er war nicht bereit, sein Geheimnis mit jemandem zu teilen.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

Hörreichweite
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Die Kinder flüsterten Geheimnisse außerhalb der Hörreichweite ihrer Eltern.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

Sezierung
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
Die Sezierung des Exemplars enthüllte wichtige Details über seine Struktur.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

vorschlagen
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
Der Professor stellte eine neue Theorie zum Klimawandel auf.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

Introversion
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Ihre Introversion machte es ihr schwer, große Partys zu genießen.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

hängen
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Die Schlüssel hingen von seinem Gürtel.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

mit Moos bedeckt; Mooswachsend
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Der alte Baumstamm war moosig und mit grüner Vegetation bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

Beständigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Ihre Beständigkeit in der Freundschaft ist bewundernswert.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

bedauerlich
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
Die bedauerliche Leistung des Teams enttäuschte ihre Fans.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

Schraubenschlüssel
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube anzuziehen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

verschuldet; dankbar
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Ich bin meiner Lehrerin tief verbunden für ihre ganze Führung.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

indoktrinieren
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
Das Regime versuchte, die Jugend mit Propaganda zu indoktrinieren.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

Gehirnerschütterung
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Er erlitt eine Gehirnerschütterung, nachdem er vom Fahrrad gefallen war.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

Mathematik
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Sie ist sehr gut in Mathematik.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

macerieren
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Der Koch macerierte das Obst in Wein, bevor er es servierte.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

Gesichtsbehandlung
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
Sie hat eine Gesichtsbehandlung im Spa gebucht.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

algorithmusbasiert
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Algorithmische Prozesse treiben künstliche Intelligenzsysteme an.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

unwürdig; ohne Wert
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Er fühlte sich unwürdig, solches Lob und Anerkennung zu erhalten.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

Teesieb
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Ich benutze immer ein Teesieb, wenn ich Tee in Tassen gieße.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

Unterwerfung
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Das Volk litt unter der Unterwerfung eines grausamen Herrschers.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

weit
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
Die Schule ist weit von meinem Haus entfernt.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referierbar
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
Das Problem ist auf die neuen Politikänderungen referierbar.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

Aufgabe
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Die Studenten haben ihre Hausaufgabe pünktlich abgeschlossen.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

Luxus
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Sie genossen den Luxus eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatisch
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Der Umsatz stieg dramatisch nach der Kampagne.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

Betrug; Täuschung; Schwindel
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
Der aufwendige Betrug dauerte Monate, bevor die Ermittler die Wahrheit entdeckten.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Sie entschieden sich, ihre Katze zu kastrieren, um mehr Kätzchen zu verhindern.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

die Haare am Nacken eines Tieres, die sich aufstellen, wenn es wütend oder alarmiert ist; bildlich, Gefühle von Wut oder Groll
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar erhob meine Hacken.
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

kapitän
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
Der Kapitän befahl seinen Truppen, voranzukommen.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

verachtend
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu, als er den unhöflichen Kommentar machte.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

kohäreren
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Die Ideen in seinem Aufsatz kohieren gut.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

Avocado
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

Sitzbank
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Die Schüler saßen auf der Sitzbank.
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 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

zart und dünn
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ihr zartes Haar wehte sanft im Wind.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

Change Management
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
Change Management sorgt für reibungslose Übergänge.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

betreffend
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
Der Brief wurde bezüglich Ihrer letzten Bewerbung gesendet.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manövrieren
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Der Fahrer manövrierte das Auto geschickt durch die enge Straße.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

Enzyklopädie
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
Sie benutzte eine Enzyklopädie, um ihr Schulprojekt abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

dunkelhäutig
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Der Matrose hatte ein dunkelhäutiges Gesicht nach Jahren unter der Sonne.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

korrigierend; heilend; therapeutisch;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Die Schüler benötigen Nachhilfe, um ihre mathematischen Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

gegen
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Das Team spielt gegen seine größten Rivalen.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

mit großer Kraft zuschlagen
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Er schlug die Tür wütend zu, nachdem der Streit beendet war.