C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

Kopie

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

Er schickte dem Kunden eine Kopie des Vertrags.

C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

eine kleine Süßwasserschildkröte

Meaning

a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America

Example

The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.

Die Terrapin kroch langsam in den Teich.

C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

vorgewölbte Kiefer

Meaning

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

Example

The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.

Das Fossil zeigte eine deutlich vorgewölbte Kieferskelettstruktur.

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

Lounge

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

Sie lagen nach dem Abendessen auf dem Sofa.

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Vergewaltigung

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

Das Gesetz bestraft streng diejenigen, die Vergewaltigung begehen.

C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

schläfrig; müde; lethargisch

Meaning

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

Example

I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.

Ich fühlte mich schläfrig nach dem schweren Mahl.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

Unbehagen

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

Sie bewegte sich in ihrem Stuhl wegen des Unbehagens in ihrem Rücken.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

Minderjährigkeit

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

Während seiner Minderjährigkeit wurden alle gerichtlichen Entscheidungen von seinem Vormund getroffen.

B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

repräsentieren

Meaning

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

Example

He will represent our company at the conference.

Er wird unser Unternehmen auf der Konferenz vertreten.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

müde; erschöpft

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

Sie fühlte sich erschöpft, nachdem sie zwölf Stunden am Stück gearbeitet hatte.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig

Meaning

likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others

Example

The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.

Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.

A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

Trick; Täuschung; List;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Kartentrick vor, der alle täuschte.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.

B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

jammern

Meaning

to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound

Example

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

Das Kind jammerte, weil es früh ins Bett gehen musste.

C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

umgeben

Meaning

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Example

Mountains environ the small valley.

Die Berge umgeben das kleine Tal.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.

C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)

Meaning

A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

Example

She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.

Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

einleitend

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

Er machte einige einleitende Bemerkungen, bevor der Vortrag begann.

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

Reißverschluss

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

Reißverschlüsse werden verwendet, um die Öffnung der Jacke zu verschließen.

C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

Zorn, Wut

Meaning

intense anger or rage

Example

The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.

Die neue Politik erregte den Zorn der Mitarbeiter.

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

Abgrund

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

Die Kletterer schauten in den dunklen Abgrund darunter.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen

Meaning

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

Example

The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.

Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

Masse

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

Eine riesige Masse von Menschen versammelte sich auf dem Platz.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

Fachsprache

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

Die Erklärung des Anwalts war voller juristischem Fachjargon.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.

C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Abtretender

Meaning

A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.

Example

The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.

Der Abtretende muss den Vertrag unterschreiben, bevor er das Eigentum übernimmt.

C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus

Meaning

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

Example

The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.

Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.

C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

gesund

Meaning

Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.

Example

The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.

Die Bergluft ist gesund und erfrischend.

C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

Spaßvogel; jemand, der gerne Witze macht

Meaning

a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around

Example

The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.

Der Spaßvogel der Klasse brachte alle immer mit seinen cleveren Witzen zum Lachen.

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.

B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich

Meaning

causing or likely to cause harm; damaging

Example

Smoking is harmful to your health.

Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

Prellung, Bluterguss

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

Der Boxer hatte nach dem Kampf mehrere Prellungen.

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.

C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

Ruhe

Meaning

A state of stillness and tranquility.

Example

She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.

Sie genießt die Ruhe der Landschaft.

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

betteln

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

Er versuchte, eine kostenlose Mahlzeit im Restaurant zu betteln.

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.

C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig

Meaning

Easily deceived or tricked.

Example

She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.

Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.

C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

Oktogenarier

Meaning

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

Example

The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.

Der Oktogenarier joggt immer noch jeden Morgen, um gesund zu bleiben.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

an

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Sie kam pünktlich am Flughafen an.

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

umfassend

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

Sie reiste umfassend durch Europa für ihre Forschung.

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.

C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

beitragen

Meaning

To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.

Example

Regular exercise conduces to better health.

Regelmäßige Bewegung trägt zu besserer Gesundheit bei.

A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

offensichtlich; leicht zu verstehen

Meaning

easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind

Example

It was obvious that she was upset about something.

Es war offensichtlich, dass sie über etwas verärgert war.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

Der Himmel ist heute blau.

B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

spontan

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Ihr spontaner Tanz im Regen war wunderschön.

C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten

Meaning

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

Example

The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.

Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

ständig; ununterbrochen;

Meaning

happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted

Example

The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.

Der ständige Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

Reise; Seereise

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

Die Schiffsreise über den Atlantik dauerte zwei Wochen.

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

Hausfrau

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

Sie entschied sich, Hausfrau zu sein, während sie ihre Kinder großzog.

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac

Meaning

a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way

Example

The driver was speeding like a maniac.

Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.

C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

Schmeichelei

Meaning

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

Example

She used every blandishment to win his support.

Sie benutzte jede Schmeichelei, um seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen.

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

Einfluss; Macht

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

Der positive Einfluss des Lehrers half dem Schüler, seine Lernschwierigkeiten zu überwinden.

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.

C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig

Meaning

Having a healthy red color in the face.

Example

She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.

Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venös

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

Der Arzt untersuchte die venöse Zirkulation des Patienten.

C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

Messingarbeiter

Meaning

a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal

Example

The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.

Der Messingarbeiter fertigte wunderschöne Schmuckstücke aus Messing an.

C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

große Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Meaning

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example

His meticulousness made the project successful.

Seine Metikulosität machte das Projekt erfolgreich.

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

kletterpflanze lang lang

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

Die Kletterpflanze lang lang produziert wunderschöne duftende Blumen.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

krank; unwohl

Meaning

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

Example

She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.

Sie fühlt sich seit gestern schlecht.

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

erwartet

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeitslosenquote weiter sinkt.

A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

Ballon

Meaning

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

Example

The children played with a red balloon at the party.

Die Kinder spielten mit einem roten Ballon auf der Party.

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

Heldentum

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

Der Heroismus der Freiheitskämpfer inspiriert die Nation.

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversiv

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

Die Gruppe wurde wegen ihrer subversiven Aktivitäten verboten.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant

Meaning

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

Example

The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.

Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.

C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotismus

Meaning

A state of fascination or hypnotism.

Example

The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.

Der Magier hielt das Publikum in einem Zustand des Mesmerismus.

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.

C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht

Meaning

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

Example

It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festlich; fröhlich; festlich gestimmt

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

Das Haus sah festlich aus mit bunten Dekorationen.

C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

entkorken

Meaning

To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine

Example

He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

Er entkorkte den Wein und goss ein Glas für alle ein.

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

würdig

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

Ihre geschätzten Leistungen inspirierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

Tiefe; die Qualität, intensiv oder tief zu sein

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

Die Tiefe des Ozeans in diesem Bereich erreicht über dreitausend Meter.

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalisieren

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

Die Regierung unternahm Schritte, um die Beziehungen zu normalisieren.

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

verwerflich, kriminell oder moralisch schlecht

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

Die Polizei deckte eine verwerfliche Verschwörung auf, um Investoren zu betrügen.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.

A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

besuchen

Meaning

Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.

Example

The group is visiting islands during the expedition.

Die Gruppe besucht während der Expedition Inseln.

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.

C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

Schutzmauer

Meaning

A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.

Example

The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.

Der Soldat versteckte sich hinter der Schutzmauer zum Schutz.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

Bioremediation

Meaning

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

Example

Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.

Bioremediation hilft, Toxine aus verschmutztem Boden zu entfernen.

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

peripherisch

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

Die Stadt liegt im äußeren Bereich der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

fluchwort

Meaning

a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane

Example

He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.

Er rief ein Fluchwort, als er den Hammer auf seinen Fuß fallen ließ.

A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

Schusswaffe

Meaning

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

Example

The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.

Der Soldat reinigte seine Schusswaffe nach der Trainingseinheit.

B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

Bauunternehmer

Meaning

a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures

Example

The builder checked the site before starting the construction.

Der Bauunternehmer überprüfte die Baustelle, bevor er mit dem Bau begann.

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

ganz

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Er aß die ganze Pizza ganz allein.

C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rachsüchtig

Meaning

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Example

Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.

Ihre rachsüchtige Debatte dauerte stundenlang.

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

widmen

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

Sie widmet einen großen Teil ihrer Zeit der Hilfe für die Armen.

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

Bekleidung

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

Der Laden ist auf Hochzeitskleidung spezialisiert.

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung

Meaning

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

Example

Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.

Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

Tourismus

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

Tourismus fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum in vielen Ländern.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

unbezwingbar

Meaning

Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.

Example

Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.

Ihr unbezwingbarer Geist inspirierte andere, für Gerechtigkeit zu kämpfen.

C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

naiv / oberflächlich / uninteressant

Meaning

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

Example

The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.

Der Professor wies den Aufsatz als naiv und ohne Tiefe zurück.

C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

einritzen

Meaning

to write or carve words or symbols on a surface

Example

They inscribed her name on the trophy.

Sie haben ihren Namen auf dem Pokal eingraviert.

B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

sichtbar; klar; offensichtlich

Meaning

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

Example

The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.

Der Gipfel des Berges war von unserem Hotelzimmer aus deutlich sichtbar.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Begräbnisritus

Meaning

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

Example

The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.

Das Dorf versammelte sich für das Begräbnisritus ihres geliebten Lehrers.