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B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

ehemalig
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Präsident der Vereinigung.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

kontinuierlich; wiederholt
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Sie überprüfte kontinuierlich ihr Telefon nach Nachrichten.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

himmlisch
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Die himmlischen Körper am Himmel waren letzte Nacht deutlich sichtbar.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

Billigproduktion
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
Der Roman wurde von Kritikern als bloße Billigproduktion abgetan.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

Strategie; Taktik
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
Der Trainer verwendete eine neue Taktik, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

Emotionalität
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Seine Emotionalität beeinflusste oft seine Entscheidungen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

auf pompöse oder dogmatische Weise sprechen oder handeln; als Pontifex amtieren
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
Er pontifizierte über eine Stunde lang über die Bedeutung von Bildung.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

klar
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
Der Lehrer gab eine klare Erklärung der Theorie.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogen, einheitlich
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Das Team war in ihren Fähigkeiten nicht homogen.
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.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordination
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
Die Kirche hielt einen speziellen Gottesdienst zur Ordination neuer Priester ab.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

Junge
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
Der Junge rannte über den Spielplatz.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

räuberisch/ausbeuterisch
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
Der Raubvogel stürzte sich auf seine Beute.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

Patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Der Reiseführer begann, im lokalen Patois mit den Fischern zu sprechen.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

herabsetzen
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
Harte Worte können das Selbstvertrauen einer Person herabsetzen.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

Station
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Sie wurde auf die Kinderstation aufgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

Makrele
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Makrele ist reich an Omega-3-Fettsäuren.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
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.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

Theologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Sie verfolgt einen Abschluss in Theologie an der Universität.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

langweilen
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Die Vorlesung begann, die Studenten zu langweilen.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

Kaufkraft
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
Wegen der Inflation ist die Kaufkraft der Menschen gesunken.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

diese
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Das sind meine Freunde.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

sicherstellen
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Tür geschlossen ist, bevor Sie gehen.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

barocker Stil
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Die Kirche war im barocken Stil mit komplizierten Details dekoriert.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

echt
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
Dies ist eine echte Lederhandtasche.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Strand
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Sie verbrachten den Tag am Strand und entspannten sich.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

mehrsilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Elefant' ist ein mehrsilbiges Wort, weil es drei Silben hat.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

einnehmen
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Der Patient muss das Medikament mit Wasser einnehmen.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

Umweltschutzbewegung
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Die Umweltschutzbewegung konzentriert sich auf die Reduzierung der Verschmutzung und den Schutz von Ökosystemen.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

Ruhe
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
Der Vulkan ist seit Jahrzehnten in einem Zustand der Ruhe.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

verletzen
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sein Bein beim Fußballspielen.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

kategorisch
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
Sie gab eine kategorische Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Hypothese
Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
Die Wissenschaftlerin testete ihre Hypothese durch mehrere Experimente.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

Imprimatur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
Das Buch wurde mit dem offiziellen Imprimatur der Kirche veröffentlicht.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

Blase
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Blase an seinem Arm.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

Buchhaltungsbüro
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
Der Kaufmann verbrachte den größten Teil seines Tages im Buchhaltungsbüro und überprüfte die Bücher.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

halbjährlich
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Das Unternehmen veranstaltet alle sechs Monate ein Treffen mit allen Mitarbeitern.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

auffällig
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Ihre auffällige Schönheit erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

Chamäleon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Das Chamäleon änderte seine Farbe von grün zu braun.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

Verifizierung
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
Die Bank verlangt eine Identitätsverifizierung, bevor ein Konto eröffnet wird.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

unentschlossen; unsicher
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Sie war unentschlossen, welches College sie besuchen sollte.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

Geschirrspüler
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Wir haben letzte Woche einen neuen Geschirrspüler in unserer Küche installiert.
A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

Verstand / aufpassen
Meaning
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
Example
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
Bitte achte auf die Lücke zwischen dem Zug und dem Bahnsteig.
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

schwierig
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
Die Bewältigung städtischer Herausforderungen wird zunehmend schwierig.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

Merkmal
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
Das neue Telefon hat ein einzigartiges Kamera-Merkmal.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamik
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
Die Hydrodynamik ist wesentlich für die Auslegung effizienter Schiffsrümpfe.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

teure oder aufwändige Kleidung
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Sie ging zur Party in ihrer besten Festkleidung.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

anziehen
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Er zog die Schrauben an, um das Regal zu sichern.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

bestehend
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
Die Kommission prüft bestehende Bestimmungen.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

nachhaltig
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Nachhaltige Praktiken verringern die Umweltbelastung.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
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 /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

junge Stute
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
Das Fohlen rannte schnell über die Wiese.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

Memoiren
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
Die Memoiren der Autorin schildern ihre Reise durch Schwierigkeiten und Erfolge.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

gestützt
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht gestützt.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

geplagt
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
Die Menschen sind von Angst und Depression geplagt.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

Missverständnis
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
Der Streit wurde durch ein einfaches Missverständnis verursacht.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

Ungleichgewicht
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
Der Arzt sagte, dass die Schwindelgefühle des Patienten durch ein Ungleichgewicht im Innenohr verursacht wurden.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

Herrscher
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Die Bauern wurden gezwungen, Steuern an ihren Herrscher zu zahlen.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Menge
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Touristen strömten während des Festivals die Straßen entlang.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

Schmeichlerisch
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Sein schmeichlerisches Verhalten nervte seine Kollegen.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

aufhellen
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Ein paar freundliche Worte können jemandem den Tag aufhellen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Lanze
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Der Ritter stürmte vorwärts mit seiner Lanze bereit.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

zarte Schmuckarbeit, meist aus Gold oder Silber
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
Die Halskette war mit kompliziertem goldenen Filigran verziert.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

Atempause
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
Das Wochenende bot eine willkommene Atempause von der Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
Die Beweise waren unbestreitbar und bewiesen seine Unschuld.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.