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C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

offensichtlich und eindeutig falsch
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Es war ein klares Vergehen der Regeln.
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

Aerostat
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Das Militär benutzte ein Aerostat zur Überwachung der Grenze.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

Motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Der Motor des Autos stoppte plötzlich.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

Barramundi-Fisch
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
Der Barramundi-Fisch wird für seinen feinen Geschmack und seine zarte Textur geschätzt.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

Permakultur
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
Permakultur fördert autarke landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

induktiv
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete induktives Denken, um eine Hypothese zu formulieren.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

lautstark
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug eine lautstarke Halskette, die die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

Serendipität
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Das Finden des alten Fotoalbums war pure Serendipität.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

Kontinuum
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
Leben und Tod werden oft als Teil des gleichen Kontinuums betrachtet.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Sie bestellte einen Cocktail an der Bar.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

Haare
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Sie entschied sich, ihre langen Haare diesen Sommer für einen frischen Look zu schneiden.
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.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

Legitimität
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
Die Legitimität der Wahl wurde von den Beobachtern infrage gestellt.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

küche
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Italienische Küche ist weltweit berühmt.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

zentripetal
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Die zentripetale Kraft hält die Planeten in ihrer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

im Freien
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Wir haben ein Picknick im Freien für das Wochenende geplant.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

von nun an / jenseits
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
Von nun an müssen alle Berichte elektronisch eingereicht werden.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Jeder mied den Schwätzer auf der Party, weil er nie jemanden anderen sprechen ließ.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

Teleologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristoteles wird oft mit dem Konzept der Teleologie in der Philosophie in Verbindung gebracht.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

grüner Jackfrucht
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
Grüne Jackfrucht wird oft in Currys und Eintöpfen verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

Podium
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Der Direktor stand auf dem Podium, um der gesamten Schulversammlung eine Rede zu halten.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

Herrenhaus
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Das alte Herrenhaus stand stolz auf dem Hügel für Jahrhunderte.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

unhöflich
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Er unterbrach den Redner unhöflich während der Präsentation.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

hochrangiges Mitglied des Klerus
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Der Prälat hielt eine Predigt vor der Gemeinde.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

Röntgen; Röntgenbild
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Der Arzt machte ein Röntgenbild.
C1 noun

Kin

Familie; Verwandte;
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Er läuft zum Park.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

Geschichte
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
Die Geschichte antiker Zivilisationen fasziniert Gelehrte.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Es war unvorstellbar, dass eine solche Tragödie in unserer friedlichen Stadt geschehen konnte.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

Aufstand
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
Die Regierung hatte Schwierigkeiten, den wachsenden Aufstand zu bekämpfen.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

dicht
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
Das Gebiet ist dicht mit Bäumen bedeckt.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

Diskrepanz, Unterschied, Unstimmigkeit
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Die Prüfung hat eine Diskrepanz zwischen den gemeldeten Einnahmen und den tatsächlichen Einkünften aufgedeckt.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

trüb
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
Die Zukunft schien trüb nach dem wirtschaftlichen Abschwung.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

Narzisse
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Die Narzissen blühten früh in diesem Frühling auf der Wiese.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

Benediktion
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
Der Priester gab seine Benediktion den frisch Vermählten.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

Schilfrohr
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Der Teich war von hohen Schilfrohren umgeben, die im Wind wehten.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

vollständiger Verkehrsstau oder Stillstand
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Ein großer Unfall verursachte einen Stau im Stadtzentrum.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Er blieb ruhig, auch unter Druck.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

Glanz
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Der Diamant hatte einen brillanten Glanz.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

tagaktiv
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
Die meisten Vögel sind tagaktive Tiere, die während der Tageslichtstunden aktiv sind.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Gerichtssaal
Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
Der Zeuge wurde aufgefordert, im Gerichtssaal auszusagen.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

eiförmig
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine eiförmige Form in die Mitte der Leinwand.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

Strudel, kreisförmige Meeresströmung
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Der große Müllstrudel im Pazifik ist in einem Strudel gefangen.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

erstaunlich
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Trick vor.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

verrückt, komische Person; verspielt
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Er hat einen verrückten Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen bringt.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Hund
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Der treue Hund wartete geduldig darauf, dass sein Besitzer nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

sicher
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
Fahren Sie sicher auf der vereisten Straße.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

wir
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Wir gehen heute Nachmittag in den Park.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

aufgeregt
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
Sie fühlte sich nach dem Marathon sehr aufgeregt.
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

begrüßen
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich an der Tür.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Häkeln
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Sie hat gelernt, einen Wollschal für den Winter zu häkeln.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Dieser Service ist ausschließlich für Premium-Mitglieder verfügbar.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

Hinweis
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Der Detektiv fand einen Hinweis in der Nähe des Fensters.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

eine Rolle spielen
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis wird eine entscheidende Rolle in der Mars-Exploration spielen.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

stören
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
Das plötzliche Geräusch störte die Schüler während der Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

Grundbesitzer
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
Der Grundbesitzer vermietete einen Teil seines Eigentums an lokale Bauern.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

Laune
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Sie kaufte das Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Dialektik
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Der Philosoph benutzte die Dialektik, um die Annahmen seiner Studenten herauszufordern.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

Einladender
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
Der Einladende begrüßte die Gäste am Eingang.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

unerwartet
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
Das Treffen endete ohne unerwartete Vorfälle.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

kühle Köpfe bewahren
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Der Anführer meisterte die Krise mit bemerkenswerter kühler Kopfbeherrschung.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

Mangel
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
In der Region herrscht ein schwerer Wassermangel.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

November
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Der November ist oft kühl und ruhig, bevor der Winter beginnt.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

Konvergenz
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
Die Konvergenz von Technologien revolutioniert die Industrien.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

vorübergehender Aufenthalt
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Sie genoss einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Paris im Sommer.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

lange Reise
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Ihre Karriere war eine Odyssee aus Herausforderungen und Erfolgen.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

belagern
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
Die Stadt wurde von feindlichen Truppen belagert.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

Regent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Der Prinz handelte als Regent, bis der König volljährig wurde.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

überreden
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Sie schaffte es, die Katze mit etwas Futter vom Baum zu locken.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Die Struktur ist für Sicherheit und Funktionalität ausgelegt.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

proaktives Sparen
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
Proaktives Sparen sichert die finanzielle Stabilität im Alter.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

Verletzer
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
Die Polizei erwischte den Verkehrsverletzer an der Kreuzung.