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C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

flattern / zittern
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
Der Schmetterling begann, seine Flügel in der Sonne zu flattern.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

unerwünscht; schädlich; unangenehm
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
Die neue Politik hatte mehrere unerwünschte Konsequenzen.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pädagogisch
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Die Schule hat neue pädagogische Techniken übernommen, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

konzentrisch
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte konzentrische Kreise auf die Leinwand.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in unnötige Konflikte.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

Huf
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Der Huf des Pferdes wurde verletzt, nachdem er auf einen scharfen Stein getreten war.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

kachki fisch
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna ist eine beliebte Zutat im traditionellen bengalischen Fischcurry.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

pflanzen
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Sie hat Rosen in ihrem Garten gepflanzt.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

necken
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Sie neckten sich während des Mittagessens.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

unerfahren
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
Der unerfahrene Schriftsteller hatte Schwierigkeiten, seinen ersten Roman zu beenden.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

Sponsoring
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Die Veranstaltung wurde durch das Sponsoring mehrerer großer Unternehmen möglich gemacht.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

kuchen
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
Sie bestellten einen Schokoladenkuchen für die Geburtstagsfeier.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

aufgeregt
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, ihre Geschenke zu öffnen.
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

Überzeugungskraft
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
Ihre Überzeugungskraft überzeugte das Team, ihren Vorschlägen zu folgen.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

Gedanken
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Konzentriere deine Gedanken auf positive Ergebnisse.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

aktivitäten
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Produktive Aktivitäten treiben den Fortschritt voran.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

Artefakte
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Archäologen entdeckten wertvolle Artefakte in den Ruinen.
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

Schlüssel
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
Sie verlor ihren Hausschlüssel und konnte nicht eintreten, bis der Schlosser kam.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Sein Mangel an Erfahrung wird seine Beförderung beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

skandalös
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Der Journalist vermied es, im skandalösen Teil der Stadt zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

Jähzornige Person
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Er ist so ein jähzorniger Mensch, dass er oft Streitereien anfängt.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

Hexapod
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete einen Hexapoden, der auf dem Blatt kroch.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

Jacke
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Er trug eine Lederjacke, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

Förderung
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
Die neue Politik wurde zur Förderung der sozialen Gerechtigkeit eingeführt.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

bezieht sich auf einen Sohn oder eine Tochter; zeigt Respekt oder Zuneigung gegenüber den Eltern
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
Er zeigte filialen Respekt, indem er sich um seine älteren Eltern kümmerte.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

Mantel
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Der Spion verbarg seine Identität mit einem falschen Namen.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

Balsam
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Das Balsam half, den Schmerz von ihrem Sonnenbrand zu lindern.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

müde, gleichgültig
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Nach Jahren des Reisens fühlte sie sich müde durch die ständige Bewegung.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

Lob
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt Lob für seine herausragende Leistung.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

von
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Sie kam von Dhaka, um ihre Familie zu besuchen.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

machbar
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es ist machbar, das Projekt in zwei Monaten abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

Endivie
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Sie fügte frische Endivie zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen leicht bitteren Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

Glück
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

verspätet
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Sie schickte mir eine verspätete Geburtstagskarte.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sechste
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem sechsten Platz.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

nirgends
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Ich habe überall gesucht, aber die Schlüssel waren nirgends zu finden.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Sie war ambivalent gegenüber der Annahme des neuen Jobangebots.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

wichtige Person
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Mehrere ausländische Würdenträger nahmen am Staatsbankett teil.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospektiv
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche mit potenziellen Kunden sprechen.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

zirkuläre Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Die Einführung einer zirkulären Wirtschaft kann Abfall reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
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.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

Unterwelt
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
Der Detektiv verbrachte Jahre damit, die Geheimnisse der Unterwelt zu studieren.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

Arbeitsplatz
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Gute Kommunikation auf dem Arbeitsplatz zu erhalten, ist entscheidend.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

Überweisung
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes profitiert von den Überweisungen der Auswanderer.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

Ahnenreihe
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Der Hund hat eine Ahnenreihe, die mehrere Generationen zurückverfolgt werden kann.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

unbrauchbar
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
Das Projekt wurde wegen hoher Kosten als unbrauchbar angesehen.
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
Er klagte über starke Bauchschmerzen.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

Langzeitgedächtnis
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
Wiederholtes Üben hilft, Informationen ins Langzeitgedächtnis zu übertragen.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

kurze Reise
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Sie machten einen kurzen Ausflug aufs Land am Wochenende.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

anbieten
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
Sie bot an, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Wir hatten geplant, das Dorf vor dem Sonnenuntergang zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

Hülle; Gehäuse
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Der Mechaniker entfernte das Gehäuse des Motors, um die inneren Teile zu untersuchen.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Das Gedicht ist voller assonanter Wörter, die einen musikalischen Rhythmus erzeugen.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

Irrationalität, Unvernunft, Unlogik
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Seine Entscheidung war von völliger Irrationalität getrieben.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

Dussel / falscher Weise klug
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Er benahm sich wie ein Dussel unter den Gelehrten.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Oh, ich wusste nicht, dass du hier bist!
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

staubig
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Das alte Bücherregal war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung staubig.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

reizbar
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm keine weiteren Süßigkeiten gegeben wurden.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

gierig anschauen
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Er konnte die Models auf dem Laufsteg nicht aus den Augen lassen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

Mandel
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Mandeln sind ein gesunder Snack, der reich an Eiweiß und guten Fetten ist.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelisch
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Sie arbeitet für ein israelisches Unternehmen.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

verunsichern
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
Die plötzliche Änderung der Pläne hat das Team verunsichert.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Hut
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Er trägt immer einen Hut, wenn er im Garten arbeitet.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

einfach; nur;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Ich wollte einfach nur mit deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

Transposition
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
Die Transposition von Ziffern führte zu einem Fehler in der Berechnung.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

enthalten
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Diese Box enthält wichtige Dokumente.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitiv
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Der Vertrag wurde unter volitivem Einverständnis zwischen beiden Nationen unterzeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

überdenken
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu ziehen, zu überdenken.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

Rhetorik
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Seine außergewöhnlichen oratorischen Fähigkeiten verschafften ihm den Sieg im Debattierwettbewerb.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Er wurde gereizt, als ihm immer wieder die gleiche Frage gestellt wurde.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lakonisch
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Seine lakonische Antwort beendete das Gespräch schnell.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formell
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von beiden Parteien formell unterzeichnet.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

Transzendenz
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers war ein Symbol der Transzendenz in der Kreativität.