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C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fest
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Er starrte fest auf das Gemälde.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

Nachrichten
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Die Nachrichten über den Sturm verbreiteten sich schnell.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

streitlustig
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

Handhabung
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Seine Handhabung der Situation war beeindruckend.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

Kunstgriff oder Plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Die Uhr war ein komplizierter Kunstgriff aus Zahnrädern und Federn.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

Verschwendung
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Seine Verschwendung von Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

äußerst schädlich
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
Die virulente Krankheit verbreitete sich schnell in der Region.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

Galgen
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
Im Mittelalter wurden Kriminelle oft an einem Galgen als öffentliche Warnung aufgehängt.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

unkartiert
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
Die Mission hatte zum Ziel, unkartierte Gebiete des Planeten zu erkunden.
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

Mischehen
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
Das Gesetz verbot einst die Miscegenation in vielen Ländern.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

Sanftheit und Charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Seine Sanftheit und sein Charme machten ihn in sozialen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

Gepäckwagen
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Der Gepäckwagen transportierte alle Koffer der Passagiere.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Der Schiedsrichter stoppte das Spiel nach einem Foul.
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

korruptibel
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
Er war dafür bekannt, korruptibel zu sein und nahm oft Bestechungsgelder an.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

Tuberose
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Die Tuberosen füllten die Abendluft mit ihrem himmlischen Duft.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

Koloss
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein war ein Koloss in der Welt der Wissenschaft.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

winterschlafen
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Bären halten im Winter Winterschlaf in Höhlen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

Desillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Viele Menschen erleben eine Desillusion nach unrealistischen Erwartungen.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

Himmel
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
Der Adler flog hoch in den Himmel.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

Direktor
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
Der Direktor gab die endgültige Genehmigung für das neue Filmskript.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antispasmodisch
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Antispasmodikum, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

Ejakulation / plötzlicher Ausruf
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Seine plötzliche Ejakulation von Freude überraschte alle im Raum.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

Menge
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Eine Menge Fans versammelte sich im Stadion.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

Predigt; moralische Belehrung
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Der Priester hielt während des Gottesdienstes am Sonntag eine inspirierende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.
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.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

gehören
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Die Regeln gehören nur den Mitgliedern des Clubs.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

Konföderation
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Die südlichen Staaten bildeten während des Bürgerkriegs eine Konföderation.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

Nekrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Wunde des Patienten Anzeichen von Nekrose zeigte.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
Der Nachrichtensender bot umfassende Berichterstattung über das Ereignis.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

aufmerksames Lesen
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
Der Vertrag wurde dem Anwalt zur sorgfältigen Durchsicht übergeben.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

unsterblich
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Mythen sprechen von unsterblichen Wesen.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

rassistisch
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Er wurde beschuldigt, rassistische Kommentare gemacht zu haben.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
Wasser ist bei Raumtemperatur eine Flüssigkeit.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

verdunkeln
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Die Wolken begannen den Himmel vor dem Sturm zu verdunkeln.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

unter
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
Der Keller ist unter dem Erdgeschoss.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

Langlebigkeit
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Gute Gewohnheiten tragen zur Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit bei.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

wetterfest
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Die verwendeten Materialien sind wetterfest und gewährleisten eine lange Lebensdauer.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

milde / gütig
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Die Gefangenen hofften auf einen milden Richter.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

Glück
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

sich schnell drehen
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
Der Tänzer drehte sich wild zum Trommelrhythmus.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

gegen den Wind segeln
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
Die Yacht segelte gegen den Wind und schnitt durch die Wellen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

Ernährung
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Eine gute Ernährung ist wichtig für ein gesundes Leben.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

Prozessstabilität
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
Kalte Luft gewährleistet die Prozessstabilität in Pflanzen.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

Katechismus
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Der Priester lehrte den Kindern den Katechismus jeden Sonntag.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

Instabilität
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
Politische Instabilität hat das wirtschaftliche Wachstum der Region verlangsamt.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
Die Explosion zerriss die Luft mit einem ohrenbetäubenden Geräusch.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

lebensfähig, praktikabel
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Eine lebensfähige Lösung ist für den langfristigen Erfolg notwendig.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Der Athlet hat die Erwartungen aller übertroffen, indem er die Goldmedaille gewann.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

Impfung
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Kinder erhalten die Impfung gegen Masern im jungen Alter.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

Halluzination; Wahrnehmung von etwas, das nicht vorhanden ist
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Der Patient erlebte visuelle Halluzinationen als Nebenwirkung des Medikaments.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

Jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
Der Jeep fuhr mühelos den felsigen Hügel hinauf.
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.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

handellich
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
Die Stadt wuchs schnell aufgrund ihrer handellichen Aktivitäten.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

Adlers Nest
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
Das Adlers Nest war hoch auf der Felsenklippe.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

etwas durch List erreichen
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein freies Konzertticket durch List bekommen.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

spaß machen
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
Ich mache nur Spaß mit dir.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

überschuss; excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Das überschüssige Essen von der Party wurde an das lokale Heim gespendet.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provinziell
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Bengalisch war nicht nur eine provinzielle Sprache.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

Anhänger
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Er ist ein Anhänger der klassischen Musik und besucht jedes Konzert.
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.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

Mädchen
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
Das Mädchen spielte mit ihren Freunden im Park.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

elektrischer Wasserkocher
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn das Wasser zu kochen beginnt.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.