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C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

vollständiger Verkehrsstau oder Stillstand
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Ein großer Unfall verursachte einen Stau im Stadtzentrum.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

Treue und Loyalität
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
Der Ritter schwor seinem König Treue.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

entweihen
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Die Vandalen entweihten die alten Tempelmauern mit Graffiti.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

ernähren
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Gute Bücher nähren den Geist.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

Münzen
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Die Transaktion wurde mit Münzen durchgeführt.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.
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.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

Hörreichweite
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Die Kinder flüsterten Geheimnisse außerhalb der Hörreichweite ihrer Eltern.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Sie glaubten, ihr Treffen sei von Schicksal vorbestimmt.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

ungefähr
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Die Reparaturen werden etwa fünfhundert Dollar kosten.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

Podium
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
Der Direktor stand auf dem Podium, um der gesamten Schulversammlung eine Rede zu halten.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Der Garten war mit leuchtenden Zinnien in verschiedenen Farben gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vage; unklar; nebulös
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Seine Pläne für die Zukunft bleiben nebulös und unklar.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

abdichten
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Er hat die Fensterrahmen abgedichtet, um den Luftzug zu stoppen.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

begreifen, schwanger werden
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es ist schwer vorzustellen, wie eine solche Idee erfolgreich sein könnte.
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

Gradation
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
Die Künstlerin verwendete eine subtile Gradation der Farben in ihrem Gemälde.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonbedingt
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
Der saisonbedingte Regen half den Bauern bei ihren Ernten.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

Panzer
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Der Panzer rollte mit mächtiger Rüstung über das Schlachtfeld.
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

Unvorhersehbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
Die Unvorhersehbarkeit des Wetters machte die Reise unsicher.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

weibliche Vorfahrin
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Sie entdeckte, dass ihre weibliche Vorfahrin aus einem kleinen Dorf in Bengalen stammte.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

Panne
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
Das Auto hatte auf der Autobahn eine Panne.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

Cameo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
Der Schauspieler hatte einen überraschenden Cameo-Auftritt im Film.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

assoziiert
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Sie ist eng mit Umweltbewegungen assoziiert.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Der Prozess, Text in kleinere Einheiten wie Wörter, Phrasen oder Symbole für die Analyse zu zerlegen.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP verwendet Tokenisierung, um Text in kleinere Einheiten zu zerlegen.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

Notfallplan
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Notfallplan für wirtschaftliche Abschwünge.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

lächerlich; absurd; dumm
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
Die Idee, ein Haus ohne Werkzeuge zu bauen, ist lächerlich.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

nullifizieren
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
Das Gericht entschied, den Vertrag zu nullifizieren.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Buffet
Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
Wir genossen ein großes Buffet auf der Hochzeitsfeier.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Enzyklika
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Der Papst veröffentlichte eine Enzyklika zum Thema Klimawandel und moralische Verantwortung.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

trockenes Gebäck; Zwieback
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
Das Baby genoss es, den weichen Rusk mit Milch zu essen.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

Emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
Der Emigrant begann ein neues Leben in Kanada.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

übermäßig süß
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Das Dessert war so übermäßig süß, dass ich es nicht fertig essen konnte.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

Henne
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
Die Henne legte frische Eier im Nest.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

dunkel
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Die Bedeutung des Gedichts war für die meisten Leser unklar.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

ernte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Die Bauern sind während der Reisernte beschäftigt.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

verehrt
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Der verehrte Professor wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

wachsam
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
Der wachsame Hund bellte den Fremden an, der sich dem Haus näherte.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

anstarren
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Sie starrte stundenlang auf das Gemälde.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

Demonstration, Protest
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Die Arbeiter organisierten eine Demonstration für bessere Löhne.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

unterbelichtet, unbeachtet
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
Das Foto war unterbelichtet und sah zu dunkel aus.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

Vermögenspfänder
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Der Vermögenspfänder nahm das Auto des Mieters in Besitz, bis die Schuld beglichen war.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

laut und schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Die lauten Studenten störten die Klasse.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordination
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
Die Kirche hielt einen speziellen Gottesdienst zur Ordination neuer Priester ab.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

Imkerei
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
Der Bauer baute einen neuen Imkerei, um Bio-Honig zu produzieren.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Er versuchte, sich in den exklusiven Club zu blaffen.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

große Schüssel
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Sie mischte die Zutaten in einer großen Schüssel.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

Tippfehler
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Der Bericht war voller Tippfehler.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

Werkzeug
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
Er benutzte einen Hammer als Werkzeug, um den Stuhl zu reparieren.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

Freude
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Das Festival war voller Freude und Lachen.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

Widerstand; Zögern
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Er zeigte Widerstand, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

enteignen
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Land für eine neue Autobahn zu enteignen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
Das Unternehmen war zu geizig, um in bessere Ausrüstung zu investieren.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

kanal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
Der Kanal wurde gebaut, um den Transport von Waren in der Region zu erleichtern.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

aufhängen
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Ich hänge meinen Mantel am Haken auf.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

anpreisen
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
Das Unternehmen hat sein neues Produkt als einen Game-Changer angepriesen.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Ausdruck der Überraschung
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
Wow, diese Aufführung war unglaublich!
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

handellich
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
Die Stadt wuchs schnell aufgrund ihrer handellichen Aktivitäten.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

Schicht; Schichtung;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
Der Kuchen hat drei Schichten Schokolade.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

Kraftstoffverbrauch
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Dieses Auto bietet auf Autobahnen eine ausgezeichnete Kraftstoffeffizienz.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

zelt
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Die Soldaten haben ihr Zelt im Militärlager aufgebaut.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
Das Land behauptete, es sei eine rechtfertigte Selbstverteidigung.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

Minderung
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Die Minderung des Klimawandels erfordert gemeinsame Anstrengungen.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

Kybernetik
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
Kybernetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der künstlichen Intelligenz.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Seine Rede hat die Menge zu Gewalt angestachelt.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

Testamentsprüfung
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
Die Familie musste nach seinem Tod das Verfahren der Testamentsprüfung durchlaufen.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

widmen
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Sie widmete ihr Leben der Hilfe für die Armen.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.