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B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Herde
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Der Hirte trieb die Schafe in den Stall.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

luxuriös
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem luxuriösen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

unnötig
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
Das Argument war unnötig und hätte vermieden werden können.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
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 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

Verrat
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Sein Verrat wurde aufgedeckt, als er sich mit dem Feind verbündete.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

seitlicher Blick
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Sie warf ihm einen seitlichen Blick über den Raum zu.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

fahren
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Ich werde morgen früh zur Arbeit fahren.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

Bauch / Mut
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
Er hatte den Mut, für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

Steuerzahler
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
Das Geld der Steuerzahler wird verwendet, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
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.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

leuchtend
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Die leuchtenden Sterne erhellten den Nachthimmel.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

pochen
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sein Kopf begann nach dem langen Tag zu pochen.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

Konservatorium
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Sie wurde als Pianistin am Pariser Konservatorium ausgebildet.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

Gedächtnis
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Gesichter und Namen.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

umkehren / eine Entscheidung aufheben
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
Das Gericht entschied sich, das vorherige Urteil aufzuheben.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

Ernennungen
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Regierungs Ernennungen folgen der Meritokratie.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

Verkehr
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
Die Stadt investiert in ein neues Verkehrssystem.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

strukturell
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Die strukturelle Integrität der Brücke wurde nach dem Sturm getestet.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Ich hoffe, ich werde dich nicht mit meiner Leistung enttäuschen.
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

Schmerzmittel
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
Sie nahm ein Schmerzmittel, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

entweihen
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Die Vandalen entweihten die alten Tempelmauern mit Graffiti.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

schmeicheln
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Er schmeichelte den Beamten, um ihre Unterstützung zu bekommen.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

erneut heilen
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
Der Arzt musste die Wunde erneut behandeln, nachdem sie sich wieder geöffnet hatte.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

verkauf
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
Die Auktion war eine formelle Verkauf der Vermögenswerte des Anwesens.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

gesprächig
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mein gesprächiger Nachbar liebt es, über alles zu plaudern.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

urzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Die Entdecker wagten sich in den urzeitlichen Wald, der von Menschen unberührt war.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

vorübergehende Unterkunft
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Die Soldaten fanden vorübergehende Unterkunft im verlassenen Haus.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

durchnässen
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
Der plötzliche Regen durchnässte die Spieler auf dem Feld.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

verlangen
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Sie sehnte sich nach ihrer Heimat, nachdem sie jahrelang im Ausland gelebt hatte.
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.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

Aufhebens; Unruhe; unnötige Besorgnis
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Sie machte so ein Aufhebens wegen des kleinen Flecks auf ihrem Kleid, dass es jeder bemerkte.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Er verbringt den Großteil seiner Zeit mit dem Erlernen der Computerprogrammierung.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

dreifarbige Flagge
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
Die französische dreifarbige Flagge ist eine der bekanntesten Nationalflaggen der Welt.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

Redner
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede auf der Konferenz.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

unten
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Er ging langsam die Treppe hinunter.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

kompliziertes Problem oder Rätsel
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
Das ethische Dilemma verwirrte die Forscher.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

überrascht; erstaunt;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
Ich wäre überrascht, wenn ich wüsste, was hier passiert ist.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

Probe; Übung einer Aufführung
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
Die letzte Probe vor der Eröffnungsnacht war perfekt.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

Katastrophe
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Naturkatastrophe, die tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Sie beantwortete die schwierigen Fragen mit überraschender Lässigkeit.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Kaffee
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Ich brauche eine Tasse Kaffee, um meinen Morgen zu beginnen.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Der Student reichte eine Zusammenfassung des langen Artikels ein.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

untergeordnet
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Er weigerte sich, minderwertige Arbeit zu leisten.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

jährliche Rente
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Sie erhält eine jährliche Rente aus der Lebensversicherung ihres verstorbenen Ehemanns.
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 /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

Häresie
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
Im Mittelalter wurde Häresie oft hart bestraft.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Kiste
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Sie legte ihre Spielzeuge in die Holzbox.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

Verdunstungskühler
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
Der Verdunstungskühler funktioniert am besten in trockenen Klimazonen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

sich niederlassen, verstecken
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Sie setzte sich gemütlich in einen Sessel neben dem Kamin.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

kaufen
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Ich möchte dieses Jahr ein neues Auto kaufen.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

Intelligenz
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
Intelligenz ist der Schlüssel zur KI-Entwicklung.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

der Kern von etwas; der essbare Teil eines Nuss oder Samens
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
Der Kern der Diskussion war die Fairness.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antik
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Wir besuchten die antiken Ruinen des Römischen Reiches.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

jährlich
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
Das Unternehmen hält einmal im Jahr ein allgemeines Treffen ab.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

sowjetisch
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Die sowjetische Ära erlebte bedeutende Veränderungen in Osteuropa.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

Schrein; heiliger Ort
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Pilger besuchen das Heiligtum, um für gute Gesundheit zu beten.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.
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 /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

Fetisch
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Die Dorfbewohner behandelten die Statue als einen mächtigen Fetisch.