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A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

Entschuldigung
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
Müdigkeit ist keine gültige Entschuldigung dafür, deine Hausaufgaben nicht zu machen.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flegmatisch
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
Trotz des Chaos blieb er flegmatisch und ruhig.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

Diktum
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
Das Diktum des Richters klärte das Prinzip der Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

Sofa
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Die Familie setzte sich auf das Sofa, um fernzusehen.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

Wahl
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Die Wahl verbessert die Entscheidungsfindung.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

stillen
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Er trank Wasser, um seinen Durst nach dem langen Lauf zu stillen.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

standhaft; entschlossen; unbeirrbar
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Sie blieb standhaft in ihrem Engagement, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

unterscheiden
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Er konnte die entfernte Figur im Nebel kaum unterscheiden.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

Katholizismus
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
Der Katholizismus hat eine lange Geschichte und reiche Traditionen.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

Glück
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

Gesundheitsversorgung
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Das Land investierte massiv in die Gesundheitsversorgung, um die öffentliche Gesundheit zu verbessern.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Die Debatte konzentrierte sich auf die Moralität der Entscheidung.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

unerwartet; überraschend
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Die unerwarteten Nachrichten ließen alle sprachlos zurück.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

vollständig aufnehmen und verstehen; in Wissen oder Kultur integrieren
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Einwanderer haben oft Schwierigkeiten, sich in eine neue Kultur zu integrieren.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

Macht
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
Die Machtverteilung gewährleistet Effizienz.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

öffnung / loch
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
Das Licht trat durch die kleine Öffnung in der Wand ein.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

Betrüger; Hochstapler
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
Der Imposter überzeugte alle, dass er ein Arzt war, bis seine falschen Qualifikationen entdeckt wurden.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

Stopp; Unterbrechung
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
Der plötzliche Stopp des Zuges verursachte Verspätungen für alle Passagiere.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

Fußgängerzone
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
Die Fußgängerzone in den Stadtzentren reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

nicht ausgesprochen
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
Die Studentin hielt ihre Meinung während des Treffens ungesprochen.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

Deist
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
Der Philosoph identifizierte sich als Deist.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigierbar
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Der Fluss ist für kleine Boote während der Regenzeit navigierbar.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitativ
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
Die Studie liefert quantitative Beweise für die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

Nachricht
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Ich habe deine Nachricht erhalten und werde bald antworten.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

glücklich
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Sie fühlte sich glücklich, so unterstützende Freunde zu haben.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

kurzes Lied
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Sie sang ein fröhliches kleines Lied beim Kochen.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

Adjutant Storch
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Der Adjutant Storch stand regungslos im flachen Wasser.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

dröhnen
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Der Donner hallte über den Himmel.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

verachten und ablehnen
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Sie lehnte sein Hilfsangebot mit Verachtung ab.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

Statistiker
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Der Statistiker präsentierte die Umfrageergebnisse mit großer Klarheit.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

alt
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Er fährt immer noch sein altes Auto.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

verabscheuen
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
Die Gemeinschaft verabscheute den korrupten Politiker.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

voller Samen; schäbig und heruntergekommen; schlecht
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Sie vermeideten es, durch den schäbigen Teil der Stadt bei Nacht zu gehen.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

regal
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Sie hängte ihren Mantel auf dem Regal neben der Tür auf.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

Alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Sie hatte ein starkes Alibi, das bewies, dass sie während des Diebstahls im Kino war.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

Vatermord
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Vatermordes nach dem tragischen Vorfall.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

absteigen
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Die Wanderer stiegen den steilen Bergpfad hinab.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

wind
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Der Wind blies die Blätter von den Bäumen.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiker
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über antike Zivilisationen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

abgelaufen
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mein Reisepass wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Ein Bachlauf floss durch die Wiese.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

gnadenlos
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Der gnadenlose Herrscher ignorierte das Leid seines Volkes.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

Komplizität
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Das Gericht enthüllte seine Komplizität im Betrugsplan.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

Entbehrung, Mangel, Mangelerscheinung
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
Schlafentzug beeinflusst die kognitive Funktion.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

Herrscher; Lineal
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
Der ruler zeichnete eine gerade Linie auf das Papier, während der König ein mächtiger ruler seines Königreichs war.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

würde, respekt, ehre
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bewahrte sie ihre Würde während des gesamten Prozesses.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

verfassungsmäßig
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Verfassungsrechtliche Reformen gewährleisten Fairness im System.
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.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

verderben
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
Der Kratzer wird die Schönheit des Gemäldes verderben.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

Exil
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
Der politische Führer wurde nach dem Militärputsch ins Exil gezwungen.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

Brutalität
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
Die Brutalität des Angriffs schockierte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

unerfahren
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
Der unerfahrene Schriftsteller hatte Schwierigkeiten, seinen ersten Roman zu beenden.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

Abhandlung
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt eine lange Abhandlung über antike Philosophie.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

Nebentätigkeit
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

Kommandowirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
In einer Kommandowirtschaft kontrolliert der Staat Produktion und Preise.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

Arbeit
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Die Arbeiter arbeiteten den ganzen Tag in der heißen Sonne.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

Sensibilisierung
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Der Arzt warnte vor der Sensibilisierung, die durch wiederholte Exposition gegenüber Chemikalien verursacht wurde.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

biegsam
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Der biegbare Strohhalm machte es einfacher, aus dem Becher zu trinken.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.
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.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

Münzen
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Er sammelte alte Münzen aus verschiedenen Ländern.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

Päpstliches Amt
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
Das Papsttum spielte eine bedeutende Rolle in der mittelalterlichen europäischen Politik.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Immunität
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
Der Diktator regierte mit Impunität und ignorierte internationale Gesetze.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

risiko-adjustiert
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Risiko-adjustierte Renditen berücksichtigen sowohl potenziellen Gewinn als auch Verlust.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

Bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Die Berühmtheit kam mit ihrem Bodyguard.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

verrückt
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Nach einer ganzen Nacht Arbeit fühlte er sich ein wenig verrückt.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

Hain / kleiner Obstgarten
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
Sie gingen durch den Orangenhain.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
Die Fortsetzung des Projekts hing von der Sicherstellung zusätzlicher Mittel ab.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

Koaleszenz, Vereinigung
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
Die Koaleszenz verschiedener Kulturen schafft Vielfalt.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

unstillbar
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Er hatte ein unstillbares Verlangen nach Macht.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

lebendig; energiegeladen; strahlend
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Die lebendigen Farben des Sonnenuntergangs malten den Himmel wunderschön.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
Fischerei ist der wichtigste Lebensunterhalt der Küstengemeinden.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
Die Straße war durch die Lampen von hellem Licht erfüllt.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

südwesten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Sie reisten in den Südwesten des Landes für ihren Urlaub.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

Hog-Pflaume
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Hog-Pflaumen werden oft verwendet, um eingelegte Früchte und Chutneys zu machen.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

Natur. Charakter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
Die ruhige Natur der Umgebung hilft der Heilung.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

Schwirl
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
Der Schwirl sang wunderschön, während er über die Wiese flog.