B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

allgegenwärtig

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

Soziale Medien sind unter jungen Leuten allgegenwärtig geworden.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.

C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht

Meaning

the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing

Example

The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.

Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

Stelle

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

Ich habe einen großartigen Platz für ein Picknick im Park gefunden.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

verrückt; seltsam

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

Der Künstler schuf skurrile Skulpturen, die Kinder begeisterten.

A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

Loch; Vertiefung;

Meaning

a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something

Example

The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.

Der Hund grub ein tiefes Loch im Garten, um seinen Lieblingsknochen zu vergraben.

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

zusätzlich

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

Das Unternehmen bietet ergänzende Dienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche an.

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

stolz gehen

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

Er lief stolz über die Bühne, nachdem er den Preis gewonnen hatte.

C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt

Meaning

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

Example

The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.

Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

Staffelei

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

Der Künstler stellte die Leinwand auf die Staffelei, bevor er mit dem Malen begann.

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

eine Krone oder eine kranzähnliche Struktur; bezieht sich auch auf die äußere Atmosphäre der Sonne

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

Die Korona der Sonne war während der totalen Sonnenfinsternis sichtbar.

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.

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.

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Sklaverei

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

Sklaverei wurde im 19. Jahrhundert in den meisten Ländern abgeschafft.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

unbestreitbar

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

Der Beweis seiner Schuld war unbestreitbar.

C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermokline

Meaning

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Example

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

Die Thermokline trennt warmes Oberflächenwasser von kaltem Tiefenwasser.

C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

Ameise

Meaning

an ant; a small insect

Example

The emmet carried food to its nest.

Die Ameise trug Nahrung zu ihrem Nest.

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

fortgeschritten

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

Er studiert ein fortgeschrittenes Niveau der Mathematik.

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

illegale Ware

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Lieferung Schmuggelzigaretten.

B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

bibel

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

Sie liest die Bibel jeden Morgen.

B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

locke; spirale

Meaning

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

Example

She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.

Sie hatte wunderschöne natürliche Locken, die ihr Gesicht perfekt umrahmten.

C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

kleines Mädchen

Meaning

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

Example

The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.

Der alte Mann begrüßte das kleine Mädchen herzlich.

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

richtlinien

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

Richtlinien für die Nutzung von KI sind unerlässlich.

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.

C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

Kohlrabi

Meaning

round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste

Example

Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.

Kohlrabi kann roh in Salaten gegessen oder in Currys gekocht werden.

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.

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.

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

satzung

Meaning

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

Example

The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.

Der Stadtrat verabschiedete ein neues Gesetz, das Straßenverkäufer reguliert.

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.

A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

realisieren

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

Example

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

Ich habe nicht bemerkt, wie spät es war, bis ich auf die Uhr schaute.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.

C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

verwirren

Meaning

to make someone agitated or confused

Example

The unexpected question flustered him.

Die unerwartete Frage verwirrte ihn.

B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring

Example

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.

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.

C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

Vergeltungsmaßnahme

Meaning

Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.

Example

The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.

Das Land verhängte Vergeltungszölle als Antwort auf Handels sanktionen.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

mehr

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

Sie wollte mehr Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

komatös

Meaning

In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.

Example

The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.

Der komatöse Patient wurde unter ständiger Beobachtung gehalten.

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.

A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung

Meaning

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Example

Research on radio waves began earlier in India.

Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.

C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

unkonventionell

Meaning

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

Example

She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.

Sie kleidet sich unkonventionell, mischt mutige Farben und Muster, die alle überraschen.

C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

Physiographie

Meaning

the study of the physical features of the earth's surface

Example

He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.

Er spezialisierte sich auf Physiographie, um die Landschaft der Region zu verstehen.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt

Meaning

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

Example

She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.

Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren

Meaning

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.

Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.

C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

Degradierung

Meaning

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Example

Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.

Bodenzerstörung durch Übernutzung ist ein wachsendes Problem.

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.

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

Wasserkastanie

Meaning

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

Example

Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.

Wasserkastanien verleihen Pfannengerichte einen schönen Crunch.

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

austrocknen

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

Die sengende Sonne begann, die Felder auszutrocknen.

C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

Vorkommen

Meaning

an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring

Example

The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.

Das Vorkommen von Erdbeben ist in dieser Region üblich.

A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

ausgezeichnet; hervorragend; exzellent;

Meaning

extremely good; outstanding; superior

Example

She received excellent grades in all her subjects.

Sie erhielt ausgezeichnete Noten in allen ihren Fächern.

A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

Fischer

Meaning

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

Example

The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.

Der Fischer fing heute drei große Fische im Fluss.

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

verhandelbar

Meaning

Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.

Example

The salary offered is negotiable.

Das angebotene Gehalt ist verhandelbar.

C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn

Meaning

a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls

Example

The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.

Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

Kommodifizierung

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

Die Kommodifizierung der Bildung hat die Studiengebühren erhöht.

C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

himmlich

Meaning

Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.

Example

The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.

Der Dichter beschrieb die himmlische Schönheit der Sterne.

B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.

C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

widerrufen

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

Example

He recanted his previous statement in court.

Er widerrief seine frühere Aussage vor Gericht.

C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

ruhig und vernünftig

Meaning

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

Example

She remained levelheaded during the crisis.

Sie blieb ruhig während der Krise.

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

Abschaffung

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

Die Abschaffung der Sklaverei war ein wichtiger Meilenstein in der Geschichte der Menschenrechte.

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

Spielverderber

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

Sei kein Spielverderber auf der Party.

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

Sesamsamen

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

Streuen Sie Sesamsamen auf das Brot, bevor Sie es backen.

A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

deutlich

Meaning

In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

Example

She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.

Sie sprach deutlich, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.

C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

verspielt

Meaning

Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.

Example

The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.

Der verspielte Junge rannte sorglos über das Feld.

C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

väterlich

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

Er zeigte ein väterliches Interesse an der Ausbildung des Jungen.

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

verwirren

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

Sie war nicht beunruhigt von der unerwarteten Frage.

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.

A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

jenseits; über die festgelegten Grenzen hinaus;

Meaning

further away than; exceeding; more than

Example

The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.

Die Berge erstreckten sich jenseits des Horizonts.

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistent

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

Dieser Stoff ist resistent gegen Wasser und Flecken.

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

offensichtlich

Meaning

done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive

Example

The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.

Die offensichtliche Missachtung der Sicherheitsvorschriften durch das Unternehmen brachte die Öffentlichkeit aufgebracht.

C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

rein

Meaning

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

Example

She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.

Sie fühlte reine Freude, als sie die Nachricht hörte.

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

Miete

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

Die Autovermietung war teurer als erwartet.

B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.

C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

trommel

Meaning

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

Example

The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.

Der Volksmusiker spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf seiner Trommel.

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

Auslass

Meaning

a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed

Example

Art is a great outlet for emotions.

Kunst ist ein großartiger Auslass für Emotionen.

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.

C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

Aristokrat; Person von Adel

Meaning

a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

Example

The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.

Der Aristokrat lebte in einem prächtigen Schloss.

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 /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

habgierig

Meaning

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Example

The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.

Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete auf unfaire Weise.

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

von größter Bedeutung

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

Sicherheit hat in dieser Fabrik von größter Bedeutung.

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

unheilvoll; drohend

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

Die dunklen Wolken sahen ominös aus, bevor der Sturm kam.

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?

C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

Binnen

Meaning

Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.

Example

Inland transport boosts local trade.

Binnenverkehr fördert den lokalen Handel.

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Königin Crepe Myrte

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

Die Königin Crepe Myrte blühte wunderschön im Garten mit ihren lila Blumen.

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

unverschämt, arrogant

Meaning

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example

The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

Der unverschämte Schüler weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.

A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Teilzeit

Meaning

working for only part of the usual working day or week

Example

She works part-time as a waitress.

Sie arbeitet als Teilzeit-Kellnerin.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet

Meaning

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

Example

The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.

Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

versiegeln, schließen

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

Er versiegelte den Umschlag, bevor er den Brief abschickte.

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

Suppenterrine

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

Sie brachte die heiße Suppe in einer silbernen Suppenterrine zum Tisch.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Aufwand

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

Sie hat viel Aufwand in die Vorbereitung der Abschlussprüfung gesteckt.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

Vermieter

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

Der Vermieter sammelte die monatliche Miete von allen Mietern.

C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

Glück

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.