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C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Seine Freundlichkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

Code
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Er schrieb einen Code, um das Problem auf dem Computer zu lösen.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

blatt
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
Das Blatt des Farnes erstreckte sich elegant über den Gartenweg.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

vorbereiten
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Sie muss das Abendessen für ihre Familie vorbereiten.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

schwerer Aufwand
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Nach Jahren des schweren Aufwands hat sie schließlich ihr Studium abgeschlossen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

unaufmerksam
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
Der unaufmerksame Schüler verpasste mehrere wichtige Anweisungen.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

Gehirnerschütterung
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Er erlitt eine Gehirnerschütterung, nachdem er vom Fahrrad gefallen war.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

Bericht
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Der Bericht hebt kritische Probleme hervor.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

Symbol
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Sie mied ihn, weil er ein selbstsüchtiger Egoist war.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

Scheinführer
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Der König war nur eine symbolische Führungskraft ohne echte Autorität.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

Unflexibilität
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
Die Unflexibilität der Regeln verursachte unnötige Verzögerungen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

blutig
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
Der Film war zu blutig für Kinder.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
Der imperial Palast war ein Symbol für die Macht des Kaisers.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

Ruhe
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Nach der langen Reise suchte sie Ruhe im ruhigen Garten.
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'.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talisman
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Er trug immer ein kleines Talisman in seiner Tasche für Glück.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

mobilisieren
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Der Führer arbeitete hart daran, die Gemeinschaft für den Protest zu mobilisieren.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rau
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Seine raue Stimme zeigte jahrelanges Rauchen.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

Beruhigung
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Sie brauchte die Beruhigung, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

Maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine zeitlose Maxime, die in jeder Kultur geschätzt wird.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

Handhabung
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Seine Handhabung der Situation war beeindruckend.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

minimal
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
Der Schaden am Auto war nach dem Unfall minimal.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

systematisch
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Das Unternehmen verfolgte einen systematischen Ansatz zur Lösung des Problems.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

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

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

Bildung neuer Nervenzellen
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Neurogenese, um das Gehirngesundheit zu verstehen.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

Wimper; Peitschenhieb
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Sie trug vorsichtig Mascara auf, um ihre Wimpern länger und dunkler erscheinen zu lassen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

Geld senden / erlassen
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Er versprach, die Zahlung bis zum Ende der Woche zu überweisen.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

sezieren
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
Im Biologieunterricht mussten die Schüler einen Frosch sezieren, um seine Anatomie zu lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Er war beschämt über seine schlechte Leistung.
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

Mechaniker
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
Der Mechaniker hat den Motor in weniger als einer Stunde repariert.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

unhöflich
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Er unterbrach den Redner unhöflich während der Präsentation.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

Steinkiste
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte einen wunderschön geschnitzten Steinkasten aus dem alten Ägypten.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

Reise
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
Sie haben letzten Sommer eine Reise in die Berge gemacht.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

Prüfung
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Er hat viele Prüfungen in seinen frühen Jahren durchgemacht.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

leichte spöttische Bemerkungen
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Ihre Gespräche waren voll von leichten spöttischen Bemerkungen und Witzen.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

unmoralisch
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Er wurde wegen seines unmoralischen Verhaltens entlassen.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

Handlauf
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Sie hielt sich fest am Handlauf, während sie die Treppe hinunterging.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

Spannung; Druck; Erschöpfung;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Lange Arbeitszeiten belasteten seine Gesundheit.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

fügsam
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
Der fügsame Welpe lernte schnell neue Tricks.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primär, wichtig
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
Bildung ist ein primärer Faktor für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
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.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

wetterfest
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Die verwendeten Materialien sind wetterfest und gewährleisten eine lange Lebensdauer.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Smartphones sind in der modernen Gesellschaft allgegenwärtig geworden.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

Sicherung (jemand oder etwas, das etwas zerbricht; eine große Meereswelle, die nahe der Küste in Schaum zerbricht; ein Gerät, das einen Stromkreis unterbricht)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
Die Sicherung sprang während des Sturms heraus und unterbrach die Elektrizität.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Er sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über seine Vision für das Unternehmen.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

unwürdig; ohne Wert
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Er fühlte sich unwürdig, solches Lob und Anerkennung zu erhalten.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

Kino
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Wir gingen ins Kino, um einen neuen Film zu sehen.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

vorsehbar
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Ihre rechtzeitige Rettung wurde als vorsehbar angesehen.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
Der Lehrer bat um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Strom
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
Der Sturm verursachte einen Stromausfall und wir hatten keinen Strom.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

Buchhändler
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
Der Buchhändler empfahl einen großartigen Roman für meine Sommerlektüre.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

Einheit
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
Die Einheit unter den Menschen führte zum Sieg.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Spinnennetz
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
Die Spinne spann ein großes Spinnennetz in der Ecke des Zimmers.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

schleudern, werfen
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Er warf seine Tasche über seine Schulter, bevor er ging.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

Schlangenkürbis
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Der Schlangenkürbis wächst in einer verdrehten, schlangenähnlichen Form im Garten.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

Vermieter
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Der Vermieter stimmte zu, das kaputte Heizsystem zu reparieren, bevor der Winter kam.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

Symbol / Jeton
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Sie gab ihm ein kleines Geschenk als ein Token der Dankbarkeit.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

Steak
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
Er bestellte ein gegrilltes Steak mit Gemüse.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

Handschuh
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

Gasansammlung im Verdauungssystem
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Bohnen essen kann manchmal Blähungen verursachen.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

tapfer
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Sie nahm die Herausforderung tapfer an, trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

Intoleranz
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Ihre Intoleranz verhinderte, dass sie Menschen mit anderen Glaubensrichtungen akzeptierte.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Karte
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Sie reichte mir ihre Visitenkarte nach dem Treffen.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

Leben fordern
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
Die Umweltverschmutzung am Arbeitsplatz fordert jedes Jahr Tausende von Leben.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

naiv
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Sie war naiv, die Geschichte des Betrügers zu glauben.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

Jahreszeit / würzen
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
Der Frühling ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

begeistern
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Sie war begeistert von ihrer Reise nach Italien.