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B2 noun /er/

Heir

Erbe
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Der junge Prinz war der rechtmäßige Erbe des Throns und würde eines Tages König werden.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

Zuckerbonbon
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Die Kinder genossen es, bunte Zuckerbonbons beim Festival zu essen.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

zeichnen
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Sie zeichnet wunderschöne Landschaften in ihrer Freizeit.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

groß angelegt
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
Das Unternehmen plant eine groß angelegte Expansion in internationale Märkte.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

Tauschsystem
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Antike Zivilisationen benutzten das Tauschsystem für den Handel.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

die Tierwelt einer bestimmten Region
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
Die Fauna der afrikanischen Savanne umfasst Löwen und Elefanten.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

Assimilation
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
Eine gute Assimilation von Wissen führt zu effektivem Lernen.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

selten
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es ist selten, so schöne handgemachte Schmuckstücke zu finden.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

Irrationalität, Unvernunft, Unlogik
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Seine Entscheidung war von völliger Irrationalität getrieben.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

unbestimmt
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
Das Projekt wurde unbestimmt verschoben.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminös, groß, umfangreich
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
Die Bibliothek hatte eine voluminöse Sammlung von Büchern.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

Reste; Überbleibsel
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Die Reste vom Abendessen wurden dem Hund gegeben.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

quälen
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
Die Verletzung quälte ihn mit unerträglichem Schmerz.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

Geschlecht
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Er wurde im Arztbüro nach seinem Geschlecht gefragt.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Das Manuskript ist älter als der moderne Druck.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

vernünftig
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war vernünftig, an einem regnerischen Tag einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

Gedicht
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Sie schrieb ein wunderschönes Gedicht für ihre Mutter.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Der Flugzeugkörper ist aus starkem, aber leichtem Aluminium gebaut.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

trödeln
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Hör auf, Zeit zu verschwenden und beende deine Hausaufgaben.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

plündern
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Die Einbrecher plünderten das Haus, während die Familie weg war.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

Pakt; Vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt, um den Krieg zu beenden.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

Organisation
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
Die Organisation wurde 2024 offiziell eingeweiht.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

Kavalkade
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
Die Ankunft des Königs wurde von einer großen Kavalkade begleitet.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

Schüler; Pupille
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
Der Schüler hörte dem Lehrer aufmerksam zu.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

Verwalter
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Der Verwalter besuchte die Klassenräume, um den Fortschritt zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replizieren
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Der Wissenschaftler versuchte, das Experiment zur Genauigkeit zu replizieren.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

Glück
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

Athlet
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Der Athlet trainierte hart für die bevorstehenden Olympischen Spiele.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Tante
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Meine Tante schenkt mir immer Geschenke zu meinem Geburtstag.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

Emeritus Professor
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Er ist ein Emeritus Professor an der Universität.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Sein unvergleichlicher Schreibstil machte ihn zu einer literarischen Legende.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

ein hartes magmatisches Gestein
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Die alten Römer verwendeten Porphyr, um Säulen und Statuen zu machen.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

Abschweifung
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Ihre Geschichte war voller interessanter Abschweifungen.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

notwendig
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Strenge Vorschriften sind notwendig, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

Hof; Garten; Bereich neben einem Gebäude
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
Die Kinder spielten im Hinterhof.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

Orang-Utang
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
Der Orang-Utang schwingt anmutig durch das Blätterdach des Waldes.
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.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

Rosenbeere
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
Die Rosenbeere hat einen zarten blumigen Geschmack, der mich an Rosen erinnert.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

Vergütung; Entlohnung; Belohnung
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Der Job bietet eine ausgezeichnete Vergütung und Vorteile.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

Sphärometer
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Sphärometer, um die Krümmung der Linse zu messen.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

diskret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Der Kurs ist in drei diskrete Module unterteilt.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

Auferlegung; Last; ungerechte Forderung
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
Die Auferlegung neuer Steuern ohne Beratung verärgerte die Bürger erheblich.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

auferlegt
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Die Regierung hat neue Vorschriften für die Industrie erlassen.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

ordentlich; sauber
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Sie arrangierte die Bücher ordentlich im Regal.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

Überzeugung
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Sie sprach mit Überzeugung, sodass jeder ihr glaubte.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

diplomatische Lösung
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Eine diplomatische Lösung ist notwendig für den Frieden.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

Märtyrertum
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Sein Märtyrertum inspirierte unzählige andere, sich der Freiheitsbewegung anzuschließen.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

anbinden
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Der Bauer band die Ziege an einen Pfosten.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

Riss
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
Das Eidechse versteckte sich in einem Riss zwischen den Steinen.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

aufdrängen
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Er wollte nicht in ihr privates Gespräch aufdrängen.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

Respekt
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Wir sollten den Freiheitskämpfern Respekt zollen.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

Bewegung
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Gehen ist die häufigste Form der menschlichen Lokomotion.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

unzulässig
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
Der Richter erklärte das Beweismaterial für unzulässig.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

stigmatisieren
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Menschen mit bestimmten Krankheiten werden oft ungerecht stigmatisiert.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

Rückstände
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Der Verbrennungsprozess hinterlässt keine schädlichen Rückstände.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

Avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Sie änderte ihr Social-Media-Avatar in ein neues Cartoon-Bild.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

Buchhandlung
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Sie verbrachte eine Stunde in der kleinen Buchhandlung.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

orakel
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Die alten Griechen konsultierten das Orakel in Delphi.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

Dyspepsie, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Nach der schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich dyspeptisch und unwohl.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

erpressen
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Er versuchte, sie zu erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung der Dokumente drohte.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

beweisen
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Die Beweise werden seine Unschuld beweisen.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

süßer Likör
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Sie servierte ein kleines Glas Kirschlikör nach dem Abendessen.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reduzieren
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur hat den Plastikverbrauch erheblich reduziert.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

Gouvernante
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
Die junge Dame wurde während des Festivals von einer Duéna begleitet.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

Hausfriedensbruch
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
Der Dieb wurde wegen Hausfriedensbruchs verhaftet.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

wetterfest
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Die verwendeten Materialien sind wetterfest und gewährleisten eine lange Lebensdauer.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
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.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

Pastoralismus, Weidewirtschaftssystem
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
Pastoralismus ist eine traditionelle Art der Viehhaltung.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.