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B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

Schwierigkeit, Leiden
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
Trotz vieler Entbehrungen im Krieg blieb die Familie vereint und voller Hoffnung.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Gyroskop
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
Das Navigationssystem des Flugzeugs nutzt ein Gyroskop zur Stabilisierung.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

unabsichtlich; versehentlich
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Der Schaden am Auto war unbeabsichtigt.
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typisch; nach einem Standard; gesund
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Es ist normal, vor einer wichtigen Prüfung nervös zu sein.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

umgekehrt; entgegengesetzt
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
Der Preis von Waren ist umgekehrt mit ihrer Verfügbarkeit auf dem Markt verbunden.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

Antonym
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ ist das Antonym von ‘cold’.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erotisch
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Der Roman enthielt mehrere erotische Szenen.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

Bürgerlich
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
Der Roman kritisiert den bürgerlichen Lebensstil der Stadtbewohner.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
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.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

öffentliche Schlägerei
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um einen Streit vor dem Stadion zu beenden.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

konnte
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Er konnte schwimmen, als er ein Kind war.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

führen
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Er führte das Team zum Sieg.
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

gleichzeitig auftretend
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
Die Pendelschwingungen sind isochron, wiederholen sich in gleichen Intervallen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

reichlich
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
Die Ernte war reichlich und versorgte das ganze Dorf mit genügend Nahrung.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

großzügig
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Sie hat eine großzügige Spende an das Waisenhaus gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

unabhängig; ohne Berücksichtigung
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Alle Studenten werden gleich behandelt, unabhängig von ihrem Hintergrund.
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

eklektisch
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
Ihr Musikgeschmack ist eklektisch, von klassischer Musik bis zu Hip-Hop.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

Gambit
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Sein Eröffnungs-Gambit in der Debatte überraschte alle.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

Benutzung eines Pseudonyms
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
Die Autorin behielt während ihrer gesamten Karriere die Benutzung eines Pseudonyms bei.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

üblich
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
Es ist unser üblicher Treffpunkt.
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

erfolgreich; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
Das Team gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

verwöhnt
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
Das verwöhnte Kind bekam immer, was es wollte.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Akolyt
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
Der Senator kam mit einer kleinen Gruppe Akolyten, die die Presse betreuten.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

braten
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Sie brät Eier zum Frühstück jeden Morgen.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

von großer Bedeutung, Ausmaß oder Größe
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
Die Entdeckung der Elektrizität war eine monumentale Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

Stachelfliegen
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
Der Journalist war ein Stachelfliegen, der ständig die Politik der Regierung hinterfragte.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

glücklich
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Sie war sehr glücklich, das Geschenk zu erhalten.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Er glaubte, dass moralische Werte in der menschlichen Natur immanent sind.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

lügen, liegen
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picken
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
Das Huhn begann, an den auf dem Boden verstreuten Körnern zu picken.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

Pluralität oder Mehrheit
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
Bei der Wahl gewann sie mit einer Pluralität der Stimmen.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

Untreue
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Seine Untreue führte zum Ende ihrer Ehe.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

untertauchen
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Die Überschwemmungswasser drohten das Dorf zu untertauchen.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

Vernunft, Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Ihre Vernunft bei Entscheidungen wurde geschätzt.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

fehleranfällig
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Menschen sind fehleranfällig, aber sie streben nach Gutem.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

entfremden
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten entfremdete viele seiner Freunde.
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

einäschern
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
Gemäß seinem Wunsch kremierten sie seinen Körper nach der Beerdigung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

Darm
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Der Arzt erklärte, wie Nährstoffe im Dünndarm aufgenommen werden.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

Alkoholiker
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Der Roman stellte den tragischen Untergang eines Alkoholikers dar, der alles wegen Alkohol verlor.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

Spoonerismus
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Er machte einen Spoonerismus, als er 'seltsamer alter Dekan' anstelle von 'lieber alter König' sagte.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

Ehe
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Sie sind seit zwanzig Jahren glücklich im Ehebund vereint.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

natürlich
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Sie ist in Mathematik natürlich hervorragend.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

wohlwollend
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätigen Aktivitäten in der Stadt.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

Art; Typ
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat von Tausenden von Tierarten.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

verwirren
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Er hat die Papiere durcheinander gebracht und konnte den Bericht nicht finden.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

Jagd
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Jagd ist in vielen Ländern streng geregelt.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

Glück
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirekt oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Sie machte ihm ein indirektes Kompliment über seine Arbeit.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

lobenswerte Initiativen
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Die lobenswerten Initiativen zielen darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu erhöhen.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

produktion
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
Der Klimawandel verringert die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

magenta Farbe
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes magentafarbenes Kleid zur Party.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

nachlässig
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Der nachlässige Elternteil ließ das Kind stundenlang alleine.
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

erinnern
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
Ich erinnere mich an meinen ersten Schultag.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

Grußrede
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Sie hielt eine Grußrede bei der Abschlussfeier.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

Abkömmling
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Er ist der Abkömmling einer wohlhabenden Industriellenfamilie.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorieren
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Viele Menschen deplorieren die auf dem Fernsehen gezeigte Gewalt.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

frei; ohne Einschränkung;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Sie sprach frei über ihre Erfahrungen während des Interviews.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

Gebet
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Er flüsterte ein stilles Gebet, bevor er ins Bett ging.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Seine Entschlossenheit und harte Arbeit führten ihn zum Erfolg.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mysteriös, rätselhaft
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Das tiefe Meer bleibt einer der mysteriösesten Orte auf der Erde.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

vergeblich
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Seine Versuche, die Situation zu ändern, waren vergeblich.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

aggressieren
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
Die Armee entschied sich, ohne Provokation nicht zu agieren.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfunktional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Das dysfunktionale System verursachte zahlreiche Verzögerungen und Fehler.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

tollpatschig
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Der tollpatschige Kellner verschüttete die Getränke auf dem Tisch.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

Infusion
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
Sie bereitete eine beruhigende Infusion aus Kamillentee zu.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

unterteilen
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Um die Effizienz zu steigern, unterteilte er seine Arbeitsaufgaben.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

entkommen
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Er versuchte, die Frage zu umgehen, indem er das Thema wechselte.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

Summen
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Ich hörte das Summen des Handys während des Meetings.