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B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

Kleidungsstück
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Sie kaufte ein neues Kleidungsstück für die Party.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

zerbrach; pleite
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
Ich habe gestern Nacht mein Handy zerbrochen und jetzt bin ich pleite.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

berechenbar
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
Das Risiko im Projekt ist berechenbar.
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

Einsicht, Analysefähigkeit
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
Seine Einsicht half, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

Begleiter
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

ausspeien
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
Der Patient begann, dicken Schleim auszuspeien.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definiert; klar; spezifisch
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Wir benötigen eine definitive Antwort bis morgen.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

Unwohlsein
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich allgemein unwohl.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

schnell
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
Die schnelle Lieferung des Pakets wurde geschätzt.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte unzählbare Schäden in der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

Cello
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Er übte das Violoncello jeden Tag stundenlang.
C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

wutanfall
Meaning
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Example
The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.
Das Kind hatte einen Wutanfall, als es das Spielzeug nicht bekam.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

sich erfreuen
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Sie erfreuen sich ihres Erfolgs.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

anwendbar
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Diese Regel ist auch auf die Augenpflege anwendbar.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

Konservierung
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
Die Erhaltung der Wälder ist entscheidend für die Klimastabilität.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

zischender Klang
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Der Dichter benutzte Sibilanz, um einen sanften, zischenden Effekt im Vers zu erzeugen.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

reizbar
Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
Sie wurde reizbar, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Ruhe gearbeitet hatte.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

ungehemmt
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Sie lachte ungehemmt über den Witz.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

Ungläubiger
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Er wurde Ungläubiger genannt, weil er den traditionellen Glauben ablehnte.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

gürten
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
Der Ritter umgürtete sein Schwert vor der Schlacht.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

Dekorative Kante / Rand
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Das Festival hatte einen Rand kleiner unabhängiger Darbietungen.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

veranschaulichen
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Seine Hingabe veranschaulicht wahre Führung.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

richtlinien
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Richtlinien für die Nutzung von KI sind unerlässlich.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

Protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten die Bewegung des Protoplasmas unter dem Mikroskop.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

kuchen
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Meine Großmutter macht den besten Apfelkuchen in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egozentrisch
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Er war zu egozentrisch, um die Not seines Freundes zu bemerken.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

zeichnen
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Sie zeichnet wunderschöne Landschaften in ihrer Freizeit.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

Marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Er trat der Marine bei, nachdem er das College abgeschlossen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

mit Mühe klettern
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Die Kinder kletterten mühsam über die Felsen, um die Höhle zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ihre Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen, sind wirklich lobenswert.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

die Untersuchung der Nutzung von persönlichem Raum
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Das Verstehen von Proxemik hilft, die zwischenmenschliche Kommunikation zu verbessern.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

grün
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Die grünen Blätter an den Bäumen sehen nach dem Regen frisch aus.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

einsetzen
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
Das Militär wird Truppen an der Grenze einsetzen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

Glück
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

polemisch
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
Sie schrieb einen polemischen Artikel, der traditionelle Überzeugungen herausforderte.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

unterrichten
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Sie unterrichtet Englisch an der örtlichen Schule.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

Meuterei
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Die Seeleute organisierten eine Meuterei gegen ihren Kapitän.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

Wels
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
Wels wird oft frittiert und mit Reis in der bengalischen Küche serviert.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

eine Nachricht in Code oder Chiffre umwandeln
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
Der Agent verschlüsselte die geheime Nachricht, bevor er sie verschickte.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

auferlegen
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
Verschmutzung auferlegt schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

spontan; improvisiert
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine beeindruckende extemporäre Rede auf der Konferenz.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dicht
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Der Wald war so dicht, dass wenig Sonnenlicht den Boden erreichte.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalerweise
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Ich wache normalerweise jeden Tag um 7 Uhr auf.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

bohne
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Wir haben grüne Bohnen in unserem Gemüsegarten diesen Frühling gepflanzt.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

dünn und schwach
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
Der dünne Baum bog sich unter dem Gewicht des Schnees.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

einsperren
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Der Richter hat den Verbrecher für fünf Jahre eingesperrt.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

Lexikographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lexikographie erfordert sowohl sprachliche als auch kulturelle Kenntnisse.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

humpeln / schwach
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Er hinkte, nachdem er sich am Knöchel verletzt hatte.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

niveau
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Die Schadstoffpegel müssen dringend gesenkt werden.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

Wohnsitz
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Er erklärte Kanada als seinen rechtlichen Wohnsitz.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

Floß
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Sie bauten ein Floß, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

Gegensatzstellung
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
Die Gegensatzstellung der beiden Theorien hob ihre Unterschiede hervor.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

machtlos
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Die Bürger fühlten sich machtlos gegen das korrupte System.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

missverstehen
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Er hat die Anweisungen des Lehrers missverstanden und die Aufgabe falsch gemacht.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Fuß
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Sie hat sich ihren Fuß beim Laufen verletzt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle während des Treffens.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

Reißverschluss
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Reißverschlüsse werden verwendet, um die Öffnung der Jacke zu verschließen.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

Speichellecker
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Er war bekannt als ein Speichellecker, der immer mit dem Chef einverstanden war.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

abgezäunter Bereich für Pferde oder andere Tiere
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Die Pferde grasten im Paddock.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

agrarische Gesellschaften
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Agrarische Gesellschaften entstanden aus dem Bedürfnis nach stabilen Nahrungsquellen.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

kauterisieren
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt kauterisierte die Wunde, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Krieger; tapferer oder erfahrener Kämpfer
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Der tapfere Krieger verteidigte sein Dorf vor den Eindringlingen.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

gehorsam
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Sie war compliant mit allen Sicherheitsanforderungen.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

Warnung
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Warnungen über steigende Temperaturen erfordern dringende Maßnahmen.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Sie fügte frische Tomaten zum Salat hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

Unterkunft
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
Das Hotel bietet den Touristen komfortable Unterkünfte.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

selten; schwer zu finden; in kleinen Mengen vorhanden
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Frisches Wasser wird in Wüstenregionen zunehmend knapp.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

verehren
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Sie begannen, die Statue wie eine Gottheit zu verehren.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
Der Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen kann das Verhalten von Jugendlichen erheblich prägen.