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B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

kalender
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Sie markierte ihren Geburtstag im Kalender.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

Impresario
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
Der Impresario organisierte eine Reihe von Konzerten für den aufstrebenden Star.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

gerber
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Der Gerber arbeitete lange Stunden, um feines Leder zu produzieren.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

Entscheidungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Seine Entschlossenheit während der Krise rettete das Unternehmen.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisiert
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Die Debatte polarisierte die Gemeinschaft über das Thema Klimawandel.
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

epistolisch
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
Der Roman ist im epistolischen Stil geschrieben, bestehend aus Briefen zwischen den Charakteren.
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 /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

reichlich
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Es gab reichlich Bücher in der alten Bibliothek.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sandwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Ich habe ein Hühnchen-Sandwich zum Mittagessen gemacht.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

effektiv
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
Das Team hat effektiv zusammengearbeitet, um das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

Feindseligkeit; Antipathie
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Es gab eine klare Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden rivalisierenden Teams.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

denkbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es ist schwer zu glauben, dass ein solches Ergebnis überhaupt denkbar ist.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

auffrischen
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

hydrologischer Zyklus
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Der hydrologische Zyklus stellt die kontinuierliche Wasserbewegung in der Natur sicher.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

Umgang; Geschäftsabwicklungen; Behandlungen
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Sein fairer Umgang mit den Kunden verschaffte ihm einen ausgezeichneten Ruf.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

anspruchsrecht geben
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Angestellte haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

Mischung aus getrockneten Blumen
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit dem Duft von Potpourri erfüllt.
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.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

Vigilanz
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Ständige Vigilanz ist in der Cybersicherheit erforderlich.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

Krämer
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
Der Krämer hat frisches Gemüse und Obst in seinem Laden.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

hartnäckig
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Trotz vieler Rückschläge führten ihre hartnäckigen Bemühungen zum Erfolg.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

übertrieben theatralisch
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Ihre Darbietung fühlte sich übertrieben theatralisch und unnatürlich an.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

Meißel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Meißel, um das Holz zu schnitzen.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

vorhersagen
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Wissenschaftler sagen Regen morgen voraus.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

Kolonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Die Besucher bewunderten die große Kolonnade am Eingang des Tempels.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
Der Redner gab einen lobenden Bericht über die Errungenschaften des Führers.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

weniger
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
Weniger Menschen nahmen an der Besprechung teil als erwartet.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

ausgeprägt; einzigartig; klar; erkennbar
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Jedes Gemälde hat seinen eigenen, markanten Stil und Charakter.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

trügerisch
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Er war erfüllt von trügerischen Hoffnungen, über Nacht berühmt zu werden.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

Abweichung
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Abweichungen in den Vorschriften verzögern den Fortschritt.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

standhalten / widerstehen
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Dieses Gebäude kann starken Erdbeben standhalten.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

Quatsch
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller bedeutungsloser Quatsch.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

führen
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Er führte das Team zum Sieg.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sekretieren
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse sekretiert Insulin, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

Schläue
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Seine Schläue half bei den Verhandlungen.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

Christentum
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell über das Christentum.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritim
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Der maritime Handel stärkt die Wirtschaft.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

Zwerg
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Schneewittchen lebte mit sieben Zwergen.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

Verwaltung; Verwaltung
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
Die Universitätsverwaltung kündigte neue Richtlinien an.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

getränk
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
Möchten Sie ein heißes oder kaltes Getränk zu Ihrer Mahlzeit?
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

seifig
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
Die Pflanze hat seifige Blätter, die Schaum erzeugen, wenn sie in Wasser gerieben werden.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensität
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
Die Intensität des Sturms erschreckte die Dorfbewohner.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

Kruste
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Er schnitt die Kruste des Brotes ab, bevor er aß.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Arzt
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Viele Familien gehen während der Ferien campen.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

negative Elektrode
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
Die Kathode gibt Elektronen in der Röhre ab.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie klar.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
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 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

mit Vieh verbunden
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
Ihr bovines Gesicht zeigte keine Emotionen.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

Fundament
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
Vertrauen ist das Fundament einer gesunden Beziehung.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

Protests und Aufschrei
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Es gab einen großen Protest und Aufschrei wegen der neuen politischen Veränderungen.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

Wand
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Die Wand in unserem Wohnzimmer ist blau gestrichen.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

kreisförmig
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
Die Kinder saßen in einer kreisförmigen Anordnung um das Lagerfeuer.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

langweilig
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
Der Vortrag war langweilig und schwer zu verfolgen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

kriegerischer Nationalist
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Der Führer wurde als rücksichtslose Jingo kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

verheerend
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Das Erdbeben hatte eine verheerende Auswirkung auf die Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

giftige Gase
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Giftige Gase aus der Industrie tragen zur Luftverschmutzung bei.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

Gewürz
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte dem Curry eine Prise Gewürz hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu geben.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

Avocado
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

aufregend
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
Die Reise war eine aufregende Erfahrung.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalisieren, an den Rand drängen
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Die Politik marginalisierte Minderheitengemeinschaften.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

mit dem Ohr verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Der Arzt benutzte ein aurikuläres Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Patienten zu überprüfen.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Feiertag
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Wir planen eine Reise während der Sommerferien.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instabil; unzuverlässig; funktioniert nicht richtig
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
Der alte Stuhl war instabil und wackelte jedes Mal, wenn sich jemand darauf setzte.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Grill / grillen
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Wir haben etwas Hühnchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

Abstammung
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Die Spur deines Stammbaums kann unbekannte Vorfahren aufdecken.