fusible
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

schmelzbar
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine schmelzbare Legierung im Experiment.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

stolz
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Sie war stolz auf die akademischen Leistungen ihrer Tochter.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

versöhnlich
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Sie sprach in einem versöhnlichen Ton, um die Spannung abzubauen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

gefrieren
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

ausgesetzt
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Er wurde für eine Woche von der Schule ausgesetzt.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

eloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Ihre eloquente Rede inspirierte das gesamte Publikum.
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 /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

Keuschheit; Jungfräulichkeit; Mäßigung;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
Viele religiöse Traditionen schätzen Keuschheit als eine Tugend der moralischen Reinheit.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

Zessionar
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
Der Zessionar übertrug die Eigentumsrechte an die gemeinnützige Organisation.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

Rolle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Definierte Rollen verbessern die Teamleistung.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

befreien
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Die Feuerwehrleute extrizierten die Passagiere aus dem zerstörten Auto.
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
Seine Beharrlichkeit bei der Lösung von Problemen führte zu seinem Erfolg.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

herablassend mit Freundlichkeit
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Er würde sich nicht herablassen, eine so triviale Frage zu beantworten.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

validieren
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Der Wissenschaftler hat hart gearbeitet, um die Ergebnisse des Experiments zu validieren.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

Glück
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

spaß machen
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
Ich mache nur Spaß mit dir.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

Tiger
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Der Tiger jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

Ansprache; Rede;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Rede vor der Nation.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

Landei
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
Die Stadtbewohner lachten über die einfachen Wege des Landeis.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

entdecken
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten letzten Jahr einen neuen Planeten.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

ernst; aufrichtig; mit tiefer und ernsthafter Überzeugung
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Er unternahm einen ernsthaften Versuch, das Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

Einheit
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
Das neue Unternehmen wird als separate juristische Einheit agieren.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

pedantische Person
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
Der Professor wurde als pedantische Person kritisiert, die sich zu sehr auf triviale Details konzentrierte.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Bitte antworten Sie so schnell wie möglich auf meine E-Mail.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

Kappe
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Er trug eine Baseballmütze, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

Feile
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Er benutzte eine Metallfeile, um die rauen Kanten zu glätten.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

ein Stück Ziegelstein; scharfe Kritik oder Zensur
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Die wütenden Demonstranten warfen Ziegelsteine gegen die Fenster des Gebäudes.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

zitieren
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den berühmten Autor in ihren Aufsätzen zu zitieren.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

Homöopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Er glaubt an Homöopathie zur Behandlung von Erkältungen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

Jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Jasminblumen füllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

verbinden
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Soziale Medien helfen uns, mit anderen zu verbinden.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regulieren
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Die Regierung reguliert die Lebensmittelsicherheit.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

unsterblich
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Mythen sprechen von unsterblichen Wesen.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

Kraft
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
Die starke Kernkraft bindet die Teilchen.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

eine Schuld einfordern
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter forderte mehrfach die unbezahlte Miete vom Mieter an.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

Epilog
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Der Autor fügte ein Epilog hinzu, um zu erklären, was später mit den Charakteren geschah.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolithisch
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Neolithische Gemeinschaften begannen mit der Landwirtschaft und der Domestizierung von Tieren.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

wach; bewusst
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Sie verbrachte ihre wachen Stunden mit dem Lernen für die Prüfung.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.
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 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

lösen, stoppen
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
Der Trainer zeigte den Spielern, wie man richtig tackelt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

Bach / dulden
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines klaren Baches gebaut.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
Der korrupte Priester wurde nach der Untersuchung entkleidet.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

Antagonismus
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Es gab einen klaren Antagonismus zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

sie
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

Mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Der Mynah-Vogel wiederholte jedes Wort, das ich sagte.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

Reisender
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
Der Reisende machte sich früh am Morgen auf, um neue Länder zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
Die Äquivokation des Politikers frustrierte die Wähler, die eine klare Antwort wollten.
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.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

Appell; Antrag; Anziehungskraft
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation machte einen Appell für Spenden.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

hervorstechen
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Sie versucht immer, in ihren Studien hervorzustechen.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

erzählen
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Sie erzählte ihre Abenteuer während der Sommerreise.
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.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

notwendig machen
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Die schweren Regenfälle machten die Absage der Veranstaltung unvermeidlich.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

Anstrengung
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Deine Anstrengungen bestimmen deinen Erfolg.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

salben, weihen
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
Der Priester salbte den König mit heiligem Öl.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

mit der Mediation verbunden
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Seine Mediationsfähigkeiten halfen, den Konflikt zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Der fotoelektrische Effekt ist grundlegend in Solarzellen.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Trotz ihrer starken Qualifikationen kämpfte sie bei der Arbeit mit Gefühlen der Unzulänglichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

Intellekt
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
Ihr Intellekt wird von allen ihren Kollegen bewundert.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

datteln
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
Datteln werden häufig während des Ramadan gegessen, um das Fasten zu brechen.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

kausal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Es gibt einen kausalen Zusammenhang zwischen Rauchen und Krebs.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparabel
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
Der Unfall verursachte irreparable Schäden an seiner Wirbelsäule.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Eis
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
Das Eis in meinem Getränk schmolz schnell bei heißem Wetter.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Auf das Land gehen / vorübergehende Exmatrikulation von der Universität
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Er entschied sich, in das Dorf zu gehen, um dem hektischen Stadtleben zu entkommen.