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C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

kugelförmig
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte den kugelförmigen Sternhaufen.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

Figur; Bild; Zahl;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
Die Verkaufszahlen dieses Quartals übertrafen alle Erwartungen.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

Angst haben; ein kleiner, kurzschwänziger Vogel
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Sie zitterte bei dem Anblick des herannahenden Sturms.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

Laster; schlechte Angewohnheit; moralischer Fehler
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Rauchen ist sein einziges Laster.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

Streitereien
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Ein Visum zu bekommen war ein einziges Durcheinander aus Papierkram und Interviews.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

verspotten
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Die Schüler machten sich über seinen Akzent lustig.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

Tonsur
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
Der Mönch erhielt seine Tonsur im Rahmen seiner religiösen Initiation.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

elektrisieren; begeistern
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Die Rede begeisterte das Publikum.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

Person gemischter Rasse (veralteter und anstößiger Begriff)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Das Wort 'Mulatte' wird jetzt als veraltet und anstößig angesehen.
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 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

Salbe
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
Der Arzt trug ein Salbmittel auf, um die Verbrennung zu heilen.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

Ornithologie
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Sie verfolgte die Ornithologie, um die Zugmuster der Vögel zu verstehen.
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 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

schmackhaft
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Das Essen war einfach, aber ziemlich schmackhaft.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigressin
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Die mächtige Tigressin jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

vollständig; absolut; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Der Film war eine völlige Katastrophe an der Kinokasse.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Zentiliter
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
Das Rezept benoetigt 20 Zentiliter Milch.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

Kriegstreiber
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Der Führer wurde von seinen Gegnern als Kriegstreiber kritisiert.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

herzlich; warmherzig
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Sie begrüßte die Gäste herzlich an der Tür.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Alle haben die Party genossen.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

Hausbesetzer
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entfernte die Hausbesetzer aus dem verlassenen Haus.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

Nobilität; hohe Rangordnung
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Er zeigte große Noblesse, indem er seinen Feinden vergab.
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.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

Sehne an der Rückseite des Oberschenkels; als Verb, jemanden oder etwas stark einschränken oder die Wirksamkeit erheblich verringern
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Haushaltskürzungen haben die Pläne der Organisation geschwächt.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

Präexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Philosophen debattierten oft über die Präexistenz der Seele.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

schriftlich
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Der Priester gab während der Predigt einen schriftlichen Hinweis.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

Bande
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Die Bande wurde gestern Nacht von der Polizei festgenommen.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

biologische Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Biologische Landwirtschaft verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

Eiche
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
Der alte Eichenbaum spendete Schatten für den ganzen Garten.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

ausbrechen
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Der Vulkan brach nach Jahrhunderten der Ruhe aus.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

Schlussrede
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Die Peroration des Politikers ließ das Publikum begeistert klatschen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die Stadt mit mehreren nahegelegenen Städten.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergetisch zusammenarbeiten, um die Effektivität zu steigern.
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
Die Abteilungen müssen synergisieren, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

unhandlich
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
Die Kiste war zu unhandlich, um sie die Treppe hochzutragen.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

bezogen auf die Länder Ostasiens; orientalisch
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
Das Museum hat eine schöne Sammlung orientalischer Kunst.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

gleich
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Wir trugen das gleiche Kleid auf der Party.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

ja
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
Das Komitee hat mit Ja für den Vorschlag gestimmt.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

bedeckt
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
Der Wald ist mit Grün bedeckt.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sprachlos machen
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Der Trick des Magiers brachte das Publikum zum Staunen.
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 ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

Synergie, Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Die Synergie zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu einer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

wiedererlangen
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Er gewinnt seine Stärke nach der Krankheit zurück.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
A1 verb /duː/

do

machen
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Ich mache meine Hausaufgaben jeden Abend.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

private Beziehung, vertragliche Beziehung
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Es gab keine vertragliche Beziehung zwischen dem Lieferanten und dem Kunden.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

Welpe
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Der Bauer fand ein Wolfwelpe, das sich in der Nähe des Stalls versteckte.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

leicht schütteln
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Er schüttelte den Tisch und die Vase fiel fast um.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integriert
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Integrierte Systeme optimieren die Effizienz.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

lebensloses Objekt
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
Das Museum war voller lebloser Objekte aus alten Zeiten.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

prahlen
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Seine Besessenheit mit Mode wurde als bloßes Prahlen abgetan.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

schwimmen
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Ich liebe es, im Ozean zu schwimmen im Sommer.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

Wahrsager
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
Der König konsultierte einen Wahrsager, bevor er in den Krieg zog.
A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

Freude
Meaning
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight
Example
The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.
Das Lachen der Kinder füllte das Haus mit Freude während der Feiertagsfeier.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
Der Hurrikan verwüstete die Küstenstadt.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

uneinnehmbar
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
Die Festung wurde vom Feind als uneinnehmbar angesehen.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine bestimmte Qualität oder Art; die beste Darstellung von etwas
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Sie ist der Inbegriff von Anmut und Freundlichkeit.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

tiefes Wissen
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Seine Sagazität machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

verpflichtungen
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Globale Verpflichtungen für erneuerbare Energien nehmen zu.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

Straftäter; Gesetzesbrecher
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
Der junge Straftäter wurde zu gemeinnütziger Arbeit verurteilt.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

Inkongruenz
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
Die Inkongruenz seiner fröhlichen Stimmung während der Beerdigung erschreckte alle.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Otter
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

Demagoge
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
Die Menge wurde von den leidenschaftlichen Reden des Demagogen beeinflusst.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Ticket
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

unterschätzen
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Unterschätze niemals die Kraft der Teamarbeit.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

Ertrag
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Die Erträge der Ernten sind aufgrund extremen Wetters zurückgegangen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

Agrochemikalie
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Übermäßiger Einsatz von Agrochemikalien kann die Bodenqualität verschlechtern.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

vertraut, kenntnisreich
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Sie ist mit den neuesten Entwicklungen in der Technologie vertraut.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

jemand
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Jemand hat seinen Regenschirm im Flur liegen lassen.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

abreißen
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
Die alte Fabrik wurde abgerissen, um Platz für neue Wohnungen zu schaffen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.