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C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

Glück
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Lernen Sie gebräuchliche Phrasen für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

Plage
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Die Dürre war eine Plage für die Ernte des Bauern.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

Aufständischer
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
Die Armee verhaftete mehrere Aufständische nach dem Angriff.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
Seine Impetuosität brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

Rasen
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Sie gießt den Rasen jeden Morgen.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

unterwürfig
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Seine unterwürfige Haltung nervte seine Kollegen.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

du
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
Du machst einen tollen Job!
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

Kampf; Runde; Periode;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Nach einer Krankheitsphase erholte sie sich schließlich und kehrte zur Arbeit zurück.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

aufputzen
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Sie war mit billigen Schmuck aufputzen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
Der Unfall war tödlich für den Fahrer.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Königlicher Bengaltiger
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
Der Königliche Bengaltiger ist eine ikonische Art der Sundarbans.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

schief, ungleichmäßig
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
Der Kuchen sah schief aus, nachdem er hastig dekoriert wurde.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

sich erholen
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Sie ging aufs Land, um sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

Missachtung
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Er ignorierte die Warnzeichen und fuhr weiter.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

kichererbsen
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Lassen Sie die Kichererbsen über Nacht einweichen, bevor Sie sie kochen, um die Verdauung zu verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

Haarschnitt
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Ich habe mir vor der Hochzeit einen Haarschnitt machen lassen.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

teilnehmen
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Ich werde nächste Woche an der Konferenz teilnehmen.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

Bettdecke
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Sie zog die Bettdecke bis zum Kinn hoch, um sich warm zu halten.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

Zustimmung
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
Das Projekt erhielt die Zustimmung der Regierung.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

Extensor-Muskel
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Die Extensor-Muskeln im Arm helfen, den Ellbogen zu strecken.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

atheistisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Sie wuchs in einem atheistischen Haushalt ohne religiöse Rituale auf.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

scheinen
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Er scheint nach der langen Reise müde zu sein.
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

Kontraktion
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
Die wirtschaftliche Kontraktion führte zu einem Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

Juni
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
Die Schulen schließen oft im Juni wegen der Sommerferien.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

Team
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Unser Team hat das Spiel nach großem Einsatz gewonnen.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

vereinigen
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Die beiden Flüsse vereinigen sich kurz bevor sie das Meer erreichen.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

innehrent
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Es gibt inhärente Risiken bei Extremsportarten.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

spitzhacke
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Der Bergmann benutzte eine Spitzhacke, um die felsige Oberfläche zu durchbrechen.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

leihen
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Kann ich mir kurz deinen Stift leihen?
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

etwas; ein bisschen; mäßig
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Der Film war etwas interessant, aber nicht großartig.
C2 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
Sein Mangel an Erfahrung wird seine Beförderung beeinträchtigen.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Wut
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Sie schrie in einem Wutanfall, nachdem sie die Nachrichten gehört hatte.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

erschrocken
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
Das Kind war durch den lauten Lärm erschrocken.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

Ebene, Rang, Stufe
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Er stieg in die oberste Ebene der Unternehmenswelt auf.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

Ökotoxikologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
Ökotoxikologie untersucht die Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf die Tierwelt.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

Bewegung
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Gehen ist die häufigste Form der menschlichen Lokomotion.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

gebratener Reis
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Wir haben gebratenen Reis mit Hähnchen im chinesischen Restaurant bestellt.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reagieren
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Sie reagierte wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

Kommentar in Klammern
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Er fügte während der Vorlesung einen Kommentar in Klammern hinzu.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Der Korsar plünderte Schiffe entlang der Küste.
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

kirchliches Benefiz
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
Der Bischof ernannte ihn zu einem wohlhabenden kirchlichen Benefiz.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Das Schiff sinkt im tiefen Ozean.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

höchste; äußerste
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Sie zeigte größte Sorgfalt beim Umgang mit den zerbrechlichen Gegenständen.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

verletzlich
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Kinder sind in Krisenzeiten oft die verletzlichsten.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalartig
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
Der opaleszente Himmel leuchtete in rosa und blauen Tönen.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Rednerpult
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Die Professorin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Vorlesung begann.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

immateriell
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
Vertrauen ist eine immaterielle Eigenschaft in Beziehungen.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

engstirnig, inselbezogen
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
Die Gemeinschaft wurde für ihre insularen Einstellungen gegenüber Außenseitern kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

Nachfahre
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Sie entdeckte, dass sie eine Nachfahrin des europäischen Königshauses war, durch genealogische Forschung.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

Trauergesang, Klagegesang
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Der Dichter komponierte einen ergreifenden Trauergesang für die gefallenen Soldaten.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

Anatomie
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Sie studiert menschliche Anatomie an der medizinischen Fakultät.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

Schlussfolgerung; Abschluss; Entscheidung
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
Die Schlussfolgerung des Forschungspapiers fasste alle wichtigen Ergebnisse zusammen.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Nekromant
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fuerchteten den alten Nekromant, der am Rand des Waldes lebte.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

Schädel
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Die Archäologen untersuchten sorgfältig den alten Schädel.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

staunen
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Menschen staunen über ihre Umgebung.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

warten
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Er entschied sich, seine Zeit abzuwarten, bevor er einen Schritt machte.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

Zuneigung; Liebe
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Sie hat tiefes Affekt für ihre Großmutter.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

vorab urteilen
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Es ist unfair, jemanden zu verurteilen, ohne die Fakten zu kennen.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

Karat
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
Der Ring war aus 18 Karat Gold gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

mit Runen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
Der alte Stein hatte seltsame runische Schnitzereien darauf.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

Taifun
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Der Taifun verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen in den Küstengebieten.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

phantasmagorisch
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Der Film schuf eine phantasmagorische Vision einer anderen Welt.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

Gangetischer Blätterfisch
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Der gangetische Blätterfisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefunden.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

plötzliche Offenbarung oder Erkenntnis
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Er hatte eine Epiphanie über seinen wahren Lebenszweck.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

Frage; Fragezeichen;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Der Lehrer stellte eine schwierige Frage während der Prüfung.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

wild; grausam; unzivilisiert
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
Der wilde Angriff schockierte alle.