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B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

Untreue
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Ihre Ehe endete wegen seiner Untreue.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Der große Junge bewegte sich auf eine unbeholfene Weise.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

Taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Exodus, Migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Die Flüchtlinge begannen ihre Exodus durch die Wüste.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

Spekulant
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Der Immobilien-Spekulant kaufte Land in der Hoffnung, dass sein Wert steigen würde.
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

protrahiert, lang, ausgedehnt
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
Die Verhandlungen dauerten Monate.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

Abstoßung
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Sie empfand eine starke Abneigung gegenüber der Vorstellung, Insekten zu essen.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

widerwillig
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Sie schenkte ihm ein widerwilliges Lächeln nach dem Streit.
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

umweltveränderung
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
Die Stadt zeigt eine Umweltveränderung.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

gesellig; freundlich; extrovertiert
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Sie ist sehr gesellig und findet leicht Freunde.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

vorsitzen
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen die Sitzung leiten.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

Tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
Die Prinzessin trug eine funkelnde Diamant-Tiara beim königlichen Ball.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Sein Desinteresse an dem Projekt war offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

Parteilichkeit
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Der Richter wurde dafür kritisiert, in dem Fall Parteilichkeit zu zeigen.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

sparen
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Familien versuchen zu sparen, indem sie unnötige Ausgaben kürzen.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

gestikulieren
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Er gestikulierte wild, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

einflussreich
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Der einflussreiche Redner fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

Dekorative Gardine
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Sie wählte einen floralen Valance, um zu den Vorhängen in ihrem Schlafzimmer zu passen.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

Beamter
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
Der Beamte gab ihm ein Ticket wegen zu schnellen Fahrens.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Tabu
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
In einigen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über Geld zu sprechen.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

schlecht
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Er fühlte sich schlecht, nachdem er die Grippe bekommen hatte.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

Kryptowährung
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin ist die beliebteste Kryptowährung auf dem Markt.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

erratisch
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Sein erratisches Verhalten verwirrte seine Kollegen.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

akzeptieren
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Sie entschied sich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Ihre Schlussfolgerung für das Verlassen war klar und logisch.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

überflüssige Wiederholung
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
Der Satz 'es wird passieren oder es wird nicht passieren' ist eine Tautologie.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Sie war ignorant gegenüber den neuen Technologietrends.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

Halluzination; Wahrnehmung von etwas, das nicht vorhanden ist
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
Der Patient erlebte visuelle Halluzinationen als Nebenwirkung des Medikaments.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

beraten / verleihen
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
Das Komitee wird sich beraten, um die neue Politik zu entscheiden.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

Ozean
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
Der Ozean bedeckt mehr als 70% der Erdoberfläche.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

Tiger
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Der Tiger jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

unwirklich
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
Das Erlebnis fühlte sich nach der plötzlichen Nachricht unwirklich an.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

Transkription
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
Der Professor bat um eine Transkription der Besprechung.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Sie entschieden sich, den Vermittler zu streichen und direkt an die Kunden zu verkaufen.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

Lockenwickler
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
Sie benutzte einen Lockenstab, um ihre Haare für die Party zu stylen.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

Gericht
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
Der Fall wurde vor einem internationalen Gericht verhandelt.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

unangebrachtes Verhalten
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
Der Offizier wurde wegen unangebrachten Verhaltens entlassen.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

echt
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
Dies ist eine echte Lederhandtasche.
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
Die schlechten Nachrichten upset alle.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

revolutionäre Entdeckung
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
Robotische Chirurgie ist eine revolutionäre Entdeckung im Gesundheitswesen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
Der Schüler wurde für einen kleinen Verstoß gegen die Schulregeln bestraft.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

gewöhnlich; normal; nicht besonders
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
Es war einfach ein gewöhnlicher Tag im Büro.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

gegenseitige Interaktion
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Der Lehrer förderte mehr Interaktion zwischen den Schülern.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

gehen
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Ich gehe jeden Morgen zu Fuß zur Schule.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

Chaos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
Die Proteste verwandelten sich in Chaos, als die Menge mit der Polizei zusammenstieß.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

Verantwortung
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Die Verantwortung liegt bei der Regierung, den Opfern Hilfe zu leisten.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

bescheiden
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

heißes Getränk
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge ein heißes Getränk wie Tee oder Kaffee am Morgen.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

Energiesicherheit
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
Energiesicherheit stellt eine konstante Versorgung sicher.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Tribun
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Er galt als Tribun des einfachen Volkes.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

Fehltritt
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
Der Fehltritt des Politikers verbreitete sich schnell in den sozialen Medien.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

Jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Die Jasminblumen werden häufig zur Herstellung von Girlanden und Parfüms verwendet.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

stinken; einen starken Eindruck von etwas Unangenehmem oder Unerwünschtem vermitteln
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
Der Mülleimer stinkt nach verfaultem Essen.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

ihn
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Ich habe ihn gestern im Park gesehen.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Haut
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Ihre Haut war weich und glatt.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

loben
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Die Kritiker loben den neuen Film.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

speziell
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Dies ist eine spezielle Gelegenheit, die Sie nicht verpassen sollten.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

irgendwann
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Irgendwann möchte ich die Welt bereisen.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

Rhetorik
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
Sie verbesserte ihre Rhetorik durch ständiges Üben.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

lösen, stoppen
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
Der Trainer zeigte den Spielern, wie man richtig tackelt.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigierbar
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Der Fluss ist für kleine Boote während der Regenzeit navigierbar.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

drohen
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Die Sturmwolken drohen, heute Nacht starken Regen zu bringen.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

unkonventionell
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Ihr unkonventioneller Lehransatz inspirierte die Schüler, kreativ zu denken.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

schützen, verteidigen, abwenden
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Möge das Glück uns vor jeder Gefahr auf unserer Reise bewahren.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

Moderator
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
Der Moderator bat jeden Panelisten, seine Ansichten zu teilen.