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B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
Der natürliche Lebensraum des Eisbären ist die Arktis.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

Predigt; moralische Belehrung
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
Der Priester hielt während des Gottesdienstes am Sonntag eine inspirierende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Wein
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Sie haben ein Glas Rotwein zum Abendessen serviert.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

auswählen / entfernen
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Die Bauern beschlossen, die kranken Tiere aus der Herde zu entfernen.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

bremsen
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Er bremste plötzlich, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

anrufen
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
Der Anwalt rief die Verfassung an, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

übermäßige Bewunderung
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
Die Sängerin genoss die übermäßige Bewunderung ihrer Fans.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

abgelaufen
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mein Reisepass wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

achtsam; nachlässig;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
Sie achtete nicht auf die Gefahr um sie herum.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
Das Unternehmen kündigte die bevorstehende Produkteinführung an.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexibel; leicht anpassbar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Sie hat einen flexiblen Arbeitszeitplan, der es ihr ermöglicht, von zu Hause aus zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

küstennah
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Sie bauten ein Resort in einem küstennahen Gebiet.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfekt; fehlerfrei; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Sie lieferte eine perfekte Aufführung auf der Bühne.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

Barometer zur Messung des atmosphärischen Drucks
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Das Barometer zeigte an, dass ein Sturm sich näherte.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

getrennt
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Sie wohnen seit der Scheidung in getrennten Häusern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

gefährden
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Das Abholzen von Wäldern kann viele Tierarten gefährden.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

Zweifüßler
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Menschen sind Beispiele für zweifüßige Kreaturen.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

mitteilung
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
Die Mitteilung auf dem Brett kündigte die Schließung der Schule an.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

verlassen
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Bäume verlieren ihre Blätter im Herbst.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Entschuldigung
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich dafür, dass er zu spät zum Meeting gekommen war.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

im offenen Meer befindlich
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Pelagische Fische wie Thunfisch findet man weit entfernt von der Küste.
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.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

Leichtigkeit; Frivolität; Mangel an Respekt
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Die Leichtigkeit im Gerichtssaal war unangemessen.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

falsch / unrechtmäßig
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Der Bericht basierte auf falschen Behauptungen.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Hysterie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Die Menge war während des Konzerts in einem Zustand der Hysterie.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

entschlossen
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Sie war entschlossen, ihr Studium trotz vieler Hindernisse abzuschließen.
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

Wachsamkeit, Aufsicht
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Der Wachmann hielt Ausschau nach verdächtigen Aktivitäten.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

brauchen
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Ich brauche Hilfe mit meiner Hausaufgabe.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

nachlässig
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
Der Manager war nachlässig, indem er die Finanzberichte nicht sorgfältig überprüfte.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

verhandeln
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Sie haben mit dem Lieferanten einen fairen Deal ausgehandelt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Vertrag
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
Im 18. Jahrhundert kamen viele Arbeiter unter Vertrag, um im Ausland zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

Blatt
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Die Herbstblätter fallen vom Baum.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

Latein
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Viele englische Wörter stammen aus dem Lateinischen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

genug
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Wir haben genug Essen für alle.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

wiederaufbauen
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten zusammen, um die Brücke nach der Flut wieder aufzubauen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

untrennbar
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Die beiden Freunde teilten ein untrennbares Band.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

früh
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
Sie kam früh zum Meeting.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porzellan
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
Das Museum zeigte antike Porzellanvasen aus China.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

Glück
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

jede Stunde; jede Stunde passiert oder gemacht; kontinuierlich
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Der Wetterbericht wird jede Stunde aktualisiert.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Standard
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Dieses Auto erfüllt alle Sicherheitsstandards.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

haupt; primär; am wichtigsten; chef
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Der Hauptgrund für das Treffen war die Diskussion über das Budget.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

Hülle
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Sie zog eine warme Hülle an, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

kürzlich
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Ich bin kürzlich in eine neue Wohnung gezogen.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

Farce
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
Das Treffen verwandelte sich in eine komplette Farce, als alle stritten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

unbezahlbar
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Ihr Rat erwies sich als unbezahlbar für meinen Erfolg.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

Belästigung; Störung;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
Der konstante Lärm von der Baustelle ist eine echte Belästigung.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

mit Pension in den Ruhestand versetzen
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
Die Firma beschloss, ihre älteren Mitarbeiter nach dreißig Jahren Dienst mit Pension in den Ruhestand zu versetzen.
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

gesellschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Gesellschaftliche Vorteile des Weltraumtourismus werden diskutiert.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

Messegelände
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
Die Stadt baute Fahrgeschäfte und Stände auf dem Messegelände für das jährliche Festival auf.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

Breitengrad
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
Das GPS-Gerät zeigte unsere genauen Breitengrad- und Längengradkoordinaten auf der Karte an.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

etwas frittieren, bis es knusprig und gekräuselt wird
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
Der Speck begann in der Pfanne zu zischen.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

Galvanismus
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
Galvanismus spielte eine Schlüsselrolle in den frühen Experimenten mit Elektrizität.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

Virtuose
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
Der Pianist ist ein wahrer Virtuose, der weltweit das Publikum fesselt.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

energielos
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Sie fühlte sich energielos, nachdem sie lange Stunden ohne Pause gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

Gesetzvollzug
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
Die Polizei ist für den Gesetzvollzug verantwortlich.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiskriminierend
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
Das Unternehmen entließ die Mitarbeiter ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Leistung.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

von
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch, vor dem Fenster.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

sollen
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Ich werde vor Sonnenuntergang zurückkehren.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

betrunken
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Er war zu betrunken, um geradeaus zu laufen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

sanft und gehorsam; bescheiden; geduldig
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er sanft und bescheiden.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

schuldig
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
Der Richter erklärte den schuldig befundenen Beamten für untragbar im Amt.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

wissen
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Ich weiß die Antwort auf diese Frage.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destillieren
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
Die Fabrik destilliert Wasser, um es trinkbar zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

Neuling
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
Als Neuling in der Programmierung bat sie oft ihren Mentor um Rat.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

laut
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
Die Musik war zu laut, um sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

verdient
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
Der Verbrecher erhielt die verdiente Strafe für seine Verbrechen.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

charakterisieren
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
Der Autor charakterisiert den Helden als mutig und selbstlos.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.
A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

Geier
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
Der Drachen flog hoch über den Feldern auf der Suche nach Beute.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natürlich
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Sie bevorzugt es, natürliche Zutaten in ihrer Küche zu verwenden.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

streng; auf eine unflexible Weise
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Die Regeln werden in dieser Institution streng angewendet.