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A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hey, wie geht es dir heute?
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

asche
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Nach dem Brand blieb nur Asche vom Haus übrig.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

Selbstverleugnung
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
Das Leben des Mönchs war eine vollständige Selbstverleugnung weltlicher Freuden.
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

komplex
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
Der Künstler hat ein komplexes Muster an die Wand gemalt.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

anwalt
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Sie hat einen Anwalt engagiert, um sie vor Gericht zu vertreten.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
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.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

Dynamik
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
Die Dynamik des Teams änderte sich, nachdem der neue Manager beigetreten war.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

beliebt
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Dieses Restaurant ist bei jungen Leuten sehr beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

schief
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
Der Plan ging schief, als das Wetter plötzlich änderte.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.
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.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

Konvergenz
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
Die Konvergenz von Technologien revolutioniert die Industrien.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

gesund; förderlich für körperliches oder moralisches Wohlbefinden
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Gesundes Essen ist wichtig für gute Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

Unterkunft; Quartiere; Militärunterkunft
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Die Soldaten kehrten nach ihrem Training in ihre Quartiere zurück.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

Einheit
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
Das neue Unternehmen wird als separate juristische Einheit agieren.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

anderswo
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
Wenn du es hier nicht finden kannst, versuche es anderswo.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

unerträglich
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war unerträglich.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

Schal
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

robotische chirurgie
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
Robotische Chirurgie verbessert die Präzision bei komplexen Verfahren.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

Fleck; Makel; Korruption oder Kontamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Der Skandal hinterließ einen permanenten Fleck auf seinem Ruf.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

angehängt
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
Die Datei ist an die E-Mail angehängt.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravitation
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
Die Gravitation zieht Objekte zur Oberfläche der Erde.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

Exkretion
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
Exkretion ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung eines gesunden Körpers.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

Diversifikation
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Diversifikation hilft, das Investitionsrisiko zu verringern.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

Verfeinerung
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sein Verhalten zeigte eine Verfeinerung, die ihn in jeder Menge hervorstechen ließ.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

nominierung
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
Ihre Nominierung für den Preis überraschte alle.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Er hat nach dem Fahrplan des Zuges gefragt.
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 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

Löwin
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
Die wilde Löwin beschützte ihre Jungen vor der Gefahr.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jonglieren
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Er versuchte, Arbeit, Studium und familiäre Verantwortung gleichzeitig zu jonglieren.
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

kontinuierlich; wiederholt
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Sie überprüfte kontinuierlich ihr Telefon nach Nachrichten.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Er verhielt sich wie ein Feigling während der Krise.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

Treuhänder
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Sie wurde als Treuhänderin des Familienvermögens ernannt.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumatisch
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
Der Unfall war eine traumatische Erfahrung für die ganze Familie.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massiv; äußerst groß; in Größe oder Menge riesig
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr einen massiven Gewinn erzielt.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

verräterisch
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
Die verräterische Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

schmieden, fälschen
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Der Schmied schmiedete ein starkes Schwert aus Eisen.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

heiliges Symbol
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
Der Adler wird in vielen Kulturen als heiliges Totem angesehen.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

ausrollen
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Sie rollte die Karte auf dem Tisch aus, um den Weg zu finden.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

immer; für immer; zu jeder Zeit
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Sie kommt immer früh zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

böse
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Sie glaubten, der Bösewicht sei die Verkörperung des Bösen.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Sie zeigte völlige Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber der Kritik.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

unheimlich groß; schockierend böse oder falsch; unnatürlich oder abnormal
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
Das monströse Verbrechen erschütterte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physikalisch
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Physische Komponenten bilden die Grundlage des Systems.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

untersuchung
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte neue Beweise für den Betrug.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

öffentlich; auf offene Weise;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Das Unternehmen kündigte seine neue Politik öffentlich an.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

Repertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Das Repertoire des Schauspielers umfasst sowohl Comedy als auch Drama.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

Thaumaturg
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
Der Thaumaturg verblüffte das Publikum mit seinen Tricks.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

Fatalismus
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Er nahm den Fatalismus an und glaubte, dass nichts, was er tat, sein Schicksal ändern konnte.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

beinhalten
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
Der Job wird viele Reisen im Land umfassen.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

Ritterlichkeit
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
Der Ritter lebte nach dem Kodex der Ritterlichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

Wanderer; jemand, der ohne festes Ziel reist
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Der Wanderer erkundete verschiedene Länder ohne festes Ziel.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

Wohnsitz
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Er erklärte Kanada als seinen rechtlichen Wohnsitz.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

Zugang zum Thron / Annahme eines Vertrags
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
Der Zugang des Königs zum Thron wurde mit großer Zeremonie gefeiert.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

Unruhe
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Die politische Unruhe führte zu massiven Protesten.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

Atheismus
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Er erklärte seinen Atheismus offen trotz sozialen Drucks.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
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.