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C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

überall
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Wo auch immer du hingehst, ich werde dir folgen.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

unsophisticated
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Die Dorfbewohner führten ein unsophistiziertes, aber glückliches Leben.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

Vermögen
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Das Schloss war Teil seines Vermögens, das er von seinen adeligen Vorfahren geerbt hatte.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

benachbart
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Sie besuchten ein benachbartes Dorf für das Festival.
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.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

gebraucht
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
Dies ist ein gebrauchtes Auto.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registrator
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
Der Registrar überwacht alle administrativen Aufgaben.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

herunterspielen
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge herunterzuspielen.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

übereinstimmen
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Die Farben ihres Kleides passen perfekt zu ihren Schuhen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

länger bleiben als nötig
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
Der Kaffeeduft blieb länger in der Küche.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

Umlaufbahn
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
Der Satellit hält seine Umlaufbahn um die Erde bei.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

beschränken
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Die neuen Vorschriften beschränken Unternehmen daran, die Umwelt zu verschmutzen.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

Univalenz
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
Wasserstoff ist durch seine Univalenz in chemischen Reaktionen gekennzeichnet.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineffizient
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Das alte Computersystem war ineffizient und verschwendete viel Zeit.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

wilde oder gewalttätige Wut;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er entdeckte, dass jemand sein Fahrrad gestohlen hatte.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

Kürbis
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
Das Kürbisgericht war köstlich und nahrhaft.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

Messingarbeiter
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Der Messingarbeiter fertigte wunderschöne Schmuckstücke aus Messing an.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

gegensätzliche Dinge
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
Freiheit und Sklaverei sind in jeder Hinsicht Gegensätze.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

Tandemfahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Das Paar genoss es, mit ihrem Tandemfahrrad durch den Park zu fahren.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

Videospiel spielen oder wettbewerbsorientierte Spiele
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
Gaming hat sich zu einer milliardenschweren Industrie entwickelt.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Buchstabe; Brief
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm Süßigkeiten verweigert wurden.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

Ernsthaftigkeit; Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Die Ernsthaftigkeit der Situation wurde klar, als der Arzt sprach.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
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 /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

Goldschmied
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
Der Goldschmied hat einen schönen Ehering gefertigt.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

eine kleine, exklusive Gruppe
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Er gehörte einer Gruppe von Künstlern an, die sich jeden Freitag trafen.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

klug
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Sie tätigte eine kluge Investition in Immobilien.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

Spalt
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
Das Licht filterte durch die schmalen Spalten der Wand.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

bewusst
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Sie war nach der Operation völlig bewusst.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

entkleiden; Kleidung ablegen
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
Die Krankenschwester half, den Patienten für die Untersuchung zu entkleiden.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

Kletterfisch
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Der Kletterfisch kann von einem Teich zum anderen klettern, indem er Bäume erklimmt.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

terzentenarium
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
Die Stadt feierte ihr Terzentenarium mit einem großen Festival.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

wütend
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Er war ein wütender Fan des Fußballteams.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

Nuance
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Er bemerkte die subtile Nuance in ihrem Ausdruck.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

Ausweis
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Ausweis am Eingang.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

Ansprache
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Ansprache.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

verabscheuen
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
Die Gemeinschaft verabscheute den korrupten Politiker.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

Sammlung
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
Das Buch ist eine Sammlung seiner besten Essays.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

Subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Die Regierung gewährt eine Brennstoffsubvention zur Kontrolle der Preise.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

Hügel; Anhöhe
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß, den grasbewachsenen Hügel hinter ihrem Haus während der Sommerferien hinunterzurollen.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Jungfrau Maria)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
Das Renaissance-Gemälde zeigt eine Madonna, die das Kind Jesus hält.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

nachlässig oder faul
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Seine nachlässige Haltung gegenüber der Arbeit ärgerte seinen Chef.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

erstaunlich
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Trick vor.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
Example
Smoking can impair your lung capacity.
Rauchen kann deine Lungenkapazität beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

Linguistik
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Linguistik zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

unsittlich; unrein;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
Die konservative Gesellschaft betrachtete ihr Verhalten als unsittlich und unangemessen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

vertikale Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
Vertikale Landwirtschaft gewährleistet eine maximale Raumnutzung in städtischen Gebieten.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

abgelegen oder ungewöhnlich
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf.
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 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

des Nordens
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
Der nördliche Teil des Landes ist für sein kaltes Klima bekannt.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

unsterblich
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Mythen sprechen von unsterblichen Wesen.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

Hindernis
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln ist ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
Die Geschichte, dass er das Dorf gerettet hat, ist wahrscheinlich zweifelhaft.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

Geschirr
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
Das Hotel stellte sauberes Geschirr für die Gäste bereit.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

Gericht oder ein Ort, um Aufmerksamkeit oder Gunst zu suchen
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Er hat das Gericht mit Respekt umworben.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

Barrieren
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Sprachliche Barrieren können die Kommunikation erschweren.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
Fortschrittliche Technologie verändert die Industrien.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

Übernutzung
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
Die Übernutzung natürlicher Ressourcen führt zu Umweltzerstörung.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

ein Landbesitz, der unter dem Feudalsystem gehalten wird; ein Bereich oder Gebiet der Kontrolle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Der Ritter erhielt ein Lehen vom Herrn für seinen Dienst.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

dampfend; vage
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Die Morgenluft war mit dampfendem Nebel gefüllt.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

Spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mein Posteingang ist voll von Spam-E-Mails, die ich löschen muss.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

bohne
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Wir haben grüne Bohnen in unserem Gemüsegarten diesen Frühling gepflanzt.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

allesfresser
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Bären sind allesfressende Tiere, die sowohl Pflanzen als auch Fleisch essen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

beratend
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
Der Ausschuss dient dem Vorstand in beratender Funktion.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

stückchenweise
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
Das alte Schloss fiel stückchenweise in Ruinen.