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C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

Palimpsest
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Das alte Manuskript war ein Palimpsest, das schwache Spuren von früheren Texten unter der neuen Schrift zeigte.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

unerwünscht
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein unerwünschter Gast bei der Besprechung.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

Person aus dem Iran oder die persisch spricht
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
Die persische Sprache hat eine reiche literarische Geschichte.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Buch / buchen
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Ich habe einen Tisch im Restaurant für das Abendessen reserviert.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisatorisch
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Er arbeitet daran, die organisatorische Struktur des Unternehmens zu verbessern.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimieren
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet daran, seine Lieferkette zu optimieren.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

Klima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Er reiste während des Winters in wärmeres Klima.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

Hämorrhagie
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Der Patient erlitt eine schwere Gehirnblutung.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Graben
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Die Burg war durch einen breiten Graben mit Wasser geschützt.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

Respekt
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Er zeigte Respekt gegenüber seinem älteren Mentor.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

wortreich
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Seine wortreiche Erklärung verwirrte das Publikum, anstatt das Problem zu klären.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

reichlich
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Es gab reichlich Bücher in der alten Bibliothek.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Der Rambutan sieht mit seiner haarigen Haut gruselig aus, schmeckt aber innen sehr süß.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

bezugnehmend auf ein Schema oder kurzgefasst
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
Der Ingenieur stellte ein schematisches Diagramm des Projekts zur Verfügung.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

Malapropismus
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Er ist berühmt für seinen Malapropismus, wenn er in der Öffentlichkeit spricht.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

teppich
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
Der persische Teppich im Wohnzimmer war ein Familienerbstück.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutal
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Die Gefangenen wurden brutal von den Wächtern behandelt.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

Impfstoff
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
Der COVID-19-Impfstoff hat dazu beigetragen, schwere Krankheiten zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

multifunktionale Informationsrahmen
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
Digitale Kompetenz beinhaltet den Aufbau multifunktionaler Informationsrahmen.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

mit Leidenschaft; leidenschaftlich;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Sie hoffte leidenschaftlich, dass ihre Träume wahr werden würden.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Tiefpunkt
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
Das Unternehmen erreichte seinen Tiefpunkt während der Finanzkrise.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

widerrufen
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
Die Regierung entschied, seinen Reisepass zu widerrufen.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

kreuzweise
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Lege die Holzscheite kreuzweise, um ein stabiles Feuer zu bauen.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

bescheiden
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
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 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

Variante; alternative Version
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Es gibt mehrere Varianten dieses Wortes.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

sehr starker sexueller Wunsch; ein leidenschaftlicher Wunsch nach etwas
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Seine Lust nach Macht korrumpierte ihn völlig.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

Reparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Der Reparateur reparierte die kaputte Waschmaschine schnell.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Gartenbau
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Der Gartenbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Produktion von Obst, Gemüse und Zierpflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

Trank
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
Die Hexe gab dem Helden einen Heiltrank.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

diktieren
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Der Chef diktiert Briefe an seinen Sekretär.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

beschäftigt
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Er ist zu beschäftigt, um das Telefon abzunehmen.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

korrelativ
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
Der Temperaturanstieg ist korrelativ mit dem Schmelzen der Gletscher.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

entstehend
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
Die entstehende Technologie revolutioniert die Industrien.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

reizbar; schnell wütend
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Sie wurde schnell gereizt, als der Verkehr sie zu spät zur Besprechung brachte.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; eigenartig
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Das alte Haus hatte eine seltsame Atmosphäre, die die Besucher unbehaglich machte.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomadisch
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
Der Stamm führte einen nomadischen Lebensstil.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Winter
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Der Winter im Norden kann sehr hart sein, mit starkem Schneefall.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

Fluch
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
Die Hexe sprach einen schrecklichen Fluch über ihre Feinde.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

Streit, Auseinandersetzung
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Die beiden Länder sind im Streit über das Grenzthema.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

Hochzeit
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Sie planen eine Hochzeit im Sommer.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

sehen
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
Vom Hügel aus erblickte sie ein kleines Dorf im Tal.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

investieren
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
In geistiges Eigentum zu investieren kann passives Einkommen generieren.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

dreijährig
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Das Kunstfestival ist eine dreijährliche Veranstaltung in der Stadt.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

Glück
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

auszehren
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Die Gefangenen waren nach Monaten ohne richtige Nahrung ausgemergelt.
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.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

umständlicher Weg
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Er nahm einen umständlichen Weg, um den Verkehr zu vermeiden.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

etwas
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Ich denke, dass etwas mit meinem Telefon nicht stimmt.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

Studiengebühren
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Die Studiengebühren der Universität sind in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

kamel
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Das Kamel ging langsam über den Wüstensand.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

bemerkenswert; außergewöhnlich; beachtenswert;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Seine Genesung von der Krankheit war bemerkenswert.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?
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.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Sie hat in der Konkurrenz bemerkenswert gut abgeschnitten.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasierer
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Er hat sich mit einem scharfen Rasierer den Bart rasiert.
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

vertrauenswürdig, als Referenzpunkt dienend
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
Der fiduziale Punkt auf der Karte sorgt für genaue Messungen.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

Kanaaniter
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Die Kanaaniter waren bekannt für ihre fortschrittlichen Handelsnetzwerke.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

abschrecken
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
Der steile Anstieg hat die erfahrenen Wanderer nicht eingeschüchtert.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

jährliche Rente
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Sie erhält eine jährliche Rente aus der Lebensversicherung ihres verstorbenen Ehemanns.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

Tal
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Das Dorf lag verborgen in einem ruhigen grünen Tal.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

Unternehmen
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Ein neues Unternehmen zu gründen ist ein schwieriges Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.