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B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

Wahrsagung
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Frühere Völker vertrauten oft auf Wahrsagung, um wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

pflichtbewusst; respektvoll; gehorsam
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Tochter, die ihren Eltern immer hilft.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

Völler
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Er war als Völler bekannt, der drei große Pizzen auf einmal essen konnte.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

Ökonomie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Er studiert Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

zurückzucken
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Er zuckte nicht zurück, als der Arzt ihm die Spritze gab.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

Schlachtfeld
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Das Schlachtfeld war mit den Überresten des Kampfes bedeckt.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

frühreif
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
Das frühreife Kind las mit fünf Jahren Romane.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

Zerwürfung
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Bürgerkriege entstehen oft durch nationale Zerwürfung.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

erforschen
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Sie erforschen verschiedene Gebiete der Antarktis.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

flink
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Die flinken Schritte der Tänzerin beeindruckten das Publikum.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

Mist, organischer Dünger
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
Organischer Mist verbessert die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

Widerspenstiger
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
Der Widerspenstiger lehnte das neue Gesetz ab.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

Sturm
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
Der Sturm verursachte Stromausfälle in der ganzen Stadt.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

Kurs, Weg oder eine Reihe von Bildungslektionen
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Sie hat sich für einen Informatikkurs eingeschrieben.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

übertrieben schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Die Dokumentation wurde für ihre übertrieben schmeichelhafte Darstellung des Führers kritisiert.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

rätselhaft
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Er gab mir ein rätselhaftes Lächeln.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

fähig
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Sie ist in der Lage, drei Sprachen fließend zu sprechen.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

Entscheidungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Seine Entschlossenheit während der Krise rettete das Unternehmen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

optisches Instrument mit panoramischer Ansicht
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Pantoskop, um den gesamten Horizont zu beobachten.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

Prognose
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
Der Arzt gab eine positive Prognose für die Genesung des Patienten.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

Gleichgewicht zwischen Tag und Nacht
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
Die Frühlings-Tagundnachtgleiche markiert den Beginn der längeren Tage.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

pleite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Das Unternehmen ging nach Jahren schlechter finanzieller Verwaltung pleite.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

sich unruhig bewegen, unruhig sein
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
Das Kind begann sich während der langen Vorlesung zu bewegen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

große Show, Werbung
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Das neue Produkt wurde mit viel Getöse eingeführt.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

Phonologie
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Sie studiert Phonologie, um zu verstehen, wie Laute im Englischen funktionieren.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

groß; riesig; enorm
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
Das große Gebäude dominierte die Skyline der Stadt.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

täuschen
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Er täuschte sich selbst, indem er dachte, dass er das Rennen ohne Training gewinnen könnte.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

gelangweilt
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Sie war während der langen Besprechung gelangweilt.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

groß und unbeholfen
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Der unbeholfene Teenager stolperte, während er versuchte zu tanzen.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

Westen
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Westen unter.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

kleine Schwäche
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Sie liebte ihn trotz seiner kleinen Schwächen.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

mit harter Schale
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die fossilen Hüllen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirisch
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Der satirische Cartoon verspottete die neue Regierungspolitik.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.
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 noun /ruːlz/

rules

regeln
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, die Klassenregeln zu befolgen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

wettbewerbsfähig
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Sie hat einen wettbewerbsfähigen Geist, der sie zum Streben nach Exzellenz antreibt.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

Privatisierung
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
Die Privatisierung staatlicher Unternehmen erhöhte die Effizienz.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

Hornisse
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Die Hornisse baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
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 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

Erfahrung
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Ihre jahrelange Lehrerfahrung machte sie zu einer ausgezeichneten Mentorin für neue Lehrer.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

gespannt
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
Das Seil war zwischen den beiden Pfosten gespannt.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

gierig essen / enge Schlucht zwischen Bergen
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Sie stopften sich nach der Wanderung mit Pizza voll.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

Gemeinkosten
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine Gemeinkosten, um den Gewinn zu steigern.
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

Zahnschmelz
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
Der Zahnarzt erklärte, dass Zahnschmelz die Zähne vor Karies schützt.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

Altruismus, selbstlose Sorge um das Wohl anderer
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
Sein Altruismus motivierte andere, sich freiwillig zu engagieren.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Geschwür
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Der Baum war mit einem Krebs infiziert, der seine Rinde beschädigte.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

Quartett
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Streichquartett trat wunderbar beim Konzert auf.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

Beileid
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Sie bot der trauernden Familie ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

Zahlung
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
Die Zahlung für die Bestellung wurde gestern erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

Karillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Die Karillon-Glocken erklangen über den Stadtplatz.
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

Sahne
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Sie schlug die Sahne, bis sie fluffig wurde.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

heimtückisch
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
Die heimtückische Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen kann das Vertrauen schädigen.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

enorm; riesig; kolossal
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
Der Elefant war enorm und wog mehrere Tonnen.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

Opportunismus
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Er handelte aus politischem Opportunismus und nicht aus Prinzip.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

heiraten
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Sie beschlossen, in einer kleinen Zeremonie am Strand zu heiraten.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

verhängen
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
Der Richter wird Strafe gemäß dem Verbrechen verhängen.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

durchtränkt
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
Die Stadt ist durchtränkt von Geschichte und Tradition.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

Jacke
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Er trug eine Lederjacke, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

aufzählen
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
Sie zählte die Gründe für ihre Entscheidung auf.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

Konservatismus
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Der Konservatismus schätzt Tradition und schrittweise Entwicklung.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

regionsspezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind regionsspezifisch.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

verzögern
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
Verzögere dich nicht, sonst verpasst du den Zug.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

Metall
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Der Ring war aus edlem Metall gemacht.
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

Verbindung
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
Es gibt eine starke Verbindung zwischen Bewegung und Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

fromm
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Er ist ein frommer Gläubiger, der jeden Tag betet.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

herzzerreißend
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kriegsopfern.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamerikanisch
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Sie ist stolz auf ihr afroamerikanisches Erbe.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

beweiskräftig
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
Der Anwalt präsentierte beweiskräftige Unterstützung für ihre Ansprüche.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

Heterogenität
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
Die kulturelle Heterogenität der Stadt macht sie lebendig und einzigartig.