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A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

stehen
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Bitte stehen Sie auf, wenn der Lehrer kommt.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prähistorisch, vor den schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
Die prähistorische Ära war von dem Aufstieg der frühen Menschen geprägt.
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 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

Idiosynkrasie
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Eine ihrer Idiosynkrasien war es, beim Arbeiten zu summen.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

geringfügig
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
Die Spende war nicht geringfügig, obwohl sie kleiner als erwartet war.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

Meliorsimus
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Ihre Philosophie des Meliorsimus hielt sie auch in schwierigen Zeiten hoffnungsvoll.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

Soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Der Soldat marschierte stolz mit seiner Einheit.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

Taucher
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
Der Taucher verschwand unter der Oberfläche, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

Palanquin
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
Die Braut wurde in einem verzierten Palanquin zur Hochzeitszeremonie getragen.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

bilden
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Gute Bücher können den Leser sowohl unterhalten als auch bilden.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

Inaktivität
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Längere Inaktivität kann die körperliche und geistige Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

peitschen
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
Der Trainer peitschte das Pferd, um es schneller rennen zu lassen.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

unsichtbar; zuvor nicht gesehen oder bemerkt
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur können sehr mächtig sein.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
Fischerei ist der wichtigste Lebensunterhalt der Küstengemeinden.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

segnen
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

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

vacuous

leer
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Sie gab während der ernsten Diskussion ein leeres Lächeln.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

schädlich
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Rauchen hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

Eidesstattliche Erklärung
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Der Zeuge reichte eine eidesstattliche Erklärung vor Gericht ein.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

schnell springen oder tauchen; scharf fallen
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Sie ist ins Schwimmbad gesprungen.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

kompatibel
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Diese Software ist mit beiden Systemen, Windows und Mac, kompatibel.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

zu
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Sie geht zum Markt.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Die Meinungen differieren zu diesem Thema.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

Gastritis
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Gastritis nach der Endoskopie.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

Praktiker
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte medizinische Praktikerin.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

unterstützen
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
Der Prominente hat das neue Hautpflegeprodukt unterstützt.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

Glück
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
Glück liegt im Genießen der kleinen Dinge im Leben.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modulieren
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Ein guter Redner weiß, wie man seine Stimme moduliert.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

Zustimmung
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

Verringerung
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Es gab eine Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

Belüftung
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Eine angemessene Belüftung ist entscheidend, um die Luftqualität zu erhalten.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

Maler
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
Der Maler schuf eine schöne Landschaft auf Leinwand.
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

stempeln / mit dem Fuß stampfen
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Sie stampfte mit ihrem Fuß aus Frustration.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

unglücklich; traurig
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Er war unglücklich über die Ergebnisse seiner Prüfung.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

dekantieren
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Sie goss den Wein vorsichtig in ein sauberes Glas.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

Vorrang
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
Die Vorrangstellung des Online-Shoppings hat den Einzelhandel für immer verändert.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

sehr heiß und trocken; voller starker Emotionen oder Leidenschaft
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
Die Wüstenglut war tagsüber sehr heiß.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

dringend
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Hilfe.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolieren
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Wissenschaftler extrapolieren Klimaveränderungen basierend auf vergangenen Daten.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

Orchidee
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
Die weiße Orchidee auf dem Fensterbrett blühte monatelang.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

Petition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Sie haben eine Petition unterschrieben, um die Verkehrssicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

Philatelie
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
Philatelie ist ein Hobby, das Menschen jeden Alters genießen.
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

Hervorhebung
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
Die Hervorhebung an der Wand erschwerte das Bewegen der Möbel.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

obwohl
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Er stimmte schließlich zu, obwohl widerwillig.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

überreden
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
Sie schaffte es, die Katze mit etwas Futter vom Baum zu locken.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

Heptagon
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein Heptagon an die Tafel.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

Extremität
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Er wurde an das Extrem seiner Geduld gedrängt.
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

Zooplankton
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
Zooplankton spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der aquatischen Nahrungskette.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

ein Hexenzirkel
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Die Hexen trafen sich heimlich in einem Hexenzirkel im Wald.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

klagen
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Sie klagte über den Verlust ihres Kindheitshauses.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

freilassen
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren freigelassen.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

verspielt; fröhlich; lebendig
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Die verspielten Kinder lachten und spielten im Park.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

leidenschaftlich; enthusiastisch; eifrig
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

Vorauswissen
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
Der Prophet behauptete, das Vorauswissen über das Ereignis zu haben.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

Ornithologie
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Sie verfolgte die Ornithologie, um die Zugmuster der Vögel zu verstehen.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

Klima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
Der Klimawandel wirkt sich weltweit auf alle Regionen aus.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

unterstützen, stärken
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Starke Werte unterstützen eine gesunde Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

Schneidezahn
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
Der Zahnarzt stellte fest, dass sein oberer linker Schneidezahn abgebrochen war.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

Tod
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
Der Tod des großen Führers wurde von der ganzen Nation betrauert.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

Tonikum
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Ein Glas Limonade war das perfekte Tonikum an einem heißen Tag.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Sie stritten sich darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

unvermeidlich
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Unvermeidlich stand das Team während des Projekts vor Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustatorisch
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
Das Restaurant bot ein einzigartiges gustatorisches Erlebnis.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

Lastschrift; Schuld; Abhebung
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
Die Bank zeigte einen Debitbetrag von fünfzig Dollar von meinem Girokonto.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

Energiesicherheit
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
Energiesicherheit stellt eine konstante Versorgung sicher.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

Zustand
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Er wollte den Status quo bei der Arbeit beibehalten.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

mild und angenehm warm; beruhigend.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Wir genossen einen Spaziergang an einem milden Sommerabend.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.