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C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

empfehlen
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Ich empfehle, das neue Restaurant in der Innenstadt auszuprobieren.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Sie ist sehr gesellig und findet leicht Freunde.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

bis
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Sie wartete bis Mitternacht auf seinen Anruf.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

Juni
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
Die Schulen schließen oft im Juni wegen der Sommerferien.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

hoch
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
Der Drachen flog hoch im klaren Himmel.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

Missachtung
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Er ignorierte die Warnzeichen und fuhr weiter.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

entwerten
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
Korruption kann die Werte einer Gesellschaft entwerten.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetat
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
Das Unternehmen stellt Acetatfasern für Kleidung her.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

aufwirbeln, ärgern
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Der Wind zerzauste ihre Haare.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

gegen
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
Das Team spielt gegen seine größten Rivalen.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

auslöschen
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Die Zeit hatte die Buchstaben auf dem alten Grabstein gelöscht.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

Wetterisolierung
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
Das Haus wurde wetterfest gemacht, um die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

Brutschrank
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
Das frühgeborene Baby wurde zur Pflege in einen Brutkasten gelegt.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

Empfindungsvermögen
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Viele argumentieren, dass Tiere Empfindungsvermögen besitzen.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

verfälschen
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es seine Produkte mit billigen Chemikalien adulteriert hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

ertragbar
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
Der Schmerz war mit der richtigen Medikation erträglich.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

Monarch
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
Der Monarch sprach die Nation im Fernsehen an.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

der Punkt in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes oder eines Satelliten, der der Erde am nächsten ist
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
Der Mond erschien während seines Perigeums viel größer.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

Abwertung
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Die Abwertungsrate des Autos ist nach fünf Jahren hoch.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

unangenehm
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
Der Raum war am Nachmittag unangenehm heiß.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Samen
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Ich habe ein Samenkorn im Garten gepflanzt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

Trümmer
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
Das Rettungsteam suchte nach den Trümmern nach dem Erdbeben.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

verschleiern, unklar machen, verwirren
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Politiker verschleiern oft Fakten, um die Menschen zu täuschen.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

niedrig
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
Der Fluss ist auf dem niedrigsten Stand seit Jahren.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

Verführer
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
Der Verführer flüsterte falsche Versprechungen in sein Ohr.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

aufstrebend
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Die aufstrebende Technologiebranche hat viele Investoren angezogen.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Der Richter versprach, die Gerechtigkeit um jeden Preis aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

karnivor
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Löwen sind karnivore Tiere, die andere Tiere zur Nahrung jagen.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.
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.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

gelassen, emotionslos
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Trotz des Chaos um ihn blieb er ruhig und gefasst.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

unkontrolliert
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
Das Waldbrand breitete sich auf unkontrollierte Weise aus und verursachte weitreichende Schäden.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

Verkündigung, gute Nachricht
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
Die Kirche feierte das Fest der Verkündigung mit einem besonderen Gottesdienst.
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

posterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
Der posteriore Teil des Gehirns steuert das Sehen.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

Schauspiel
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Sie studiert Schauspiel, um Schauspielerin zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

Handel
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Der internationale Handel hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

Bele-Fisch
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Der Bele-Fisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefangen.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

Mahlzeit
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Sie genossen ein köstliches Mahlzeit am Flussufer.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

klein in Größe oder Menge; unzureichend; kaum ausreichend
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
Das Flüchtlingslager hatte spärliche Lebensmittelvorräte.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

verlassen
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Bäume verlieren ihre Blätter im Herbst.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

antriebend
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
Die antreibende Kraft der Rakete hob sie vom Boden ab.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

getrennt; unterschiedlich; einzeln; abgetrennt
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Bitte halten Sie Ihr persönliches und berufliches Leben getrennt.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

Offenlegung
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
Die Offenlegung des finanziellen Status des Unternehmens wurde verzögert.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

Theorie des Lass sie denken, was sie wollen
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Er folgt der 'Lass sie Theorie' und ignoriert Negativität.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

wichtig
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Anliegen für die Welt.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

Müll; Abfall
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Er hat die Garage aufgeräumt und den ganzen alten Müll weggeworfen.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

selten
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Er machte seltene Besuche in seiner Heimatstadt, nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war.
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.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

kleben
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Ich klebe das Bild in mein Scrapbook.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dösen
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Er döste beim Lesen des Buches ein.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
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 /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconian
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
Der Forscher folgte einem baconianen Ansatz der Beobachtung und Experimentierung.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

verfälschen
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Kritiker sagen, dass das Remake das Original verfälscht hat.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

Kampher
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Der Tempel war mit dem duftenden Rauch von brennendem Kampher gefüllt.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

erbrechen, ausspucken
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Das kaputte Rohr spuckte Wasser über den gesamten Boden.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

positiver Elektrode
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
Die positive Elektrode der Batterie war nach längerer Nutzung korrodiert.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

unbezahlt; ohne Bezahlung
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Sie arbeitete sechs Monate als unbezahlte Praktikantin.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Groll
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Sie hegt immer noch einen Groll gegen ihn wegen dessen, was vor Jahren passiert ist.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

Unruhe; Aufruhr; gesellschaftliche oder politische Störung
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
Die Wirtschaftskrise führte zu weit verbreiteter sozialer Unruhe.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

Ekstase
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Seine Ekstase war nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft deutlich sichtbar.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

festlegen
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Der Vertrag stipuliert, dass die Zahlung innerhalb von 30 Tagen erfolgen muss.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

verankern
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt durch Innovation gefestigt.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

entwirren
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Der Detektiv arbeitete hart, um das Geheimnis zu entwirren.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ermutigend
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer hielt eine ermutigende Rede, um die Schüler vor der Prüfung zu motivieren.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

empfehlung
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
Ich habe diesen Job aufgrund einer Empfehlung von meinem Professor bekommen.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.
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 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

Unreife
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Seine Unreife machte es ihm schwer, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

Bollwerk
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Die Festungsmauern dienten als Bollwerk gegen feindliche Angriffe.