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B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderieren
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Sie moderierte die hitzige Debatte zwischen den Kandidaten.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

medizinisch
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
Medizinische Ausbildung hat sich erheblich verbessert.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

Blase
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Blase an seinem Arm.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Nur ein Feigling würde seinen engsten Freund verraten.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

automatische Maschine
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Er arbeitete wie ein Automat, ohne Emotionen zu zeigen.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

paranoide person
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
Die paranoide Person weigerte sich, das Haus zu verlassen, weil sie fürchtete, dass alle gegen sie waren.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

am wenigsten vorbereitet
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesch gehört zu den am wenigsten vorbereiteten Ländern für die Anpassung an den Klimawandel.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

Hören; Anhörung
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
Das Gehör des älteren Mannes hatte sich verschlechtert, also musste er ein Hörgerät tragen.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

virtuelle Realität
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
Virtuelle Realität (VR) wird in Spielen und Trainingssimulationen weit verbreitet eingesetzt.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

Esel
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Esel, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

anstatt
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
Sie hat das Kleid nicht gekauft; stattdessen hat sie ein Paar Schuhe gewählt.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

schnelle Zunahme; ein Anstieg.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
Die Eskalation der Produktionskosten beeinflusst die Rentabilität.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

Paket
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Das Büro bestellte zehn Pakete Papier.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

laut und schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Die lauten Studenten störten die Klasse.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Sedativum, um dem Patienten beim Schlafen zu helfen.
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 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

zuhörer
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Sie ist eine gute Zuhörerin, die immer die Probleme der anderen versteht.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

voraussehen
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Sie konnte die Herausforderungen vorhersagen.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

Nachfahre
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Sie entdeckte, dass sie eine Nachfahrin des europäischen Königshauses war, durch genealogische Forschung.
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 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

so
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Sie war so glücklich mit dem Geschenk.
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

binden
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
Bitte binden Sie Ihre Schnürsenkel vor dem Laufen.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

steigen
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
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 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Er fing an, nervös zu zittern, bevor er seine Rede hielt.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Er ist ein vertrauenswürdiger Freund, der immer sein Wort hält.
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

Fehler; Irrtum;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Fehler zu machen ist Teil des Lernprozesses.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

ein Stoß
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Er stieß mit dem Finger auf die Karte, um den Standort zu zeigen.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

dose
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
Ich habe eine Dose Suppe zum Mittagessen geöffnet.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

Freidenker
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire wurde als großer Freidenker seiner Zeit angesehen.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

Spannung
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Der Film hielt uns bis zum Ende in Spannung.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

Explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
Die Explosion erschütterte die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

Genie
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein wurde als Genie für seine bahnbrechenden Beiträge zur Physik anerkannt.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Er bekräftigte seine Unschuld vor dem Richter.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

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

given

gegeben
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine gegebene Tatsache, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

sättigen
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
Der starke Regen hat den Boden in Minuten gesättigt.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie studierte Archäologie, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

Dirigent / Stromleiter
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Der Dirigent schwenkte seinen Taktstock, um das Orchester zu beginnen.
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.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

langandauernd
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Sie haben eine langandauernde Beziehung zu ihren Lieferanten.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
Das Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums wird in der traditionellen bengalischen Küche häufig verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

Fleck, Schmutzmarke
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Sie hat versehentlich ihren Lippenstift auf der Serviette verschmiert.
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

Bach
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
Wir gingen angeln am Bach in der Nähe unseres Hauses.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

Alphabet
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Kinder lernen meist das Alphabet, bevor sie Wörter lesen.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

Taktiker
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleon war ein brillanter Taktiker.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

mit den Fortpflanzungsorganen verbunden
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
Der Arzt erklärte die Bedeutung der genitalen Hygiene.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

Februar
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar, deshalb freue ich mich immer auf diesen Monat.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

gleichsetzen
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Viele Menschen setzen Wohlstand gleich mit Erfolg.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

gold
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Das Goldarmband glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
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.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Memo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Er schrieb ein Memo an das Personal über das bevorstehende Meeting.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

Banker
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Der Banker genehmigte das Darlehen nach der Überprüfung der Dokumente.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

schwebend
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
Das Boot schwebte sanft auf dem ruhigen See.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

belagerung
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Die Belagerung der Burg dauerte drei Monate.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

ein leichter metallischer Klang, der durch das Schütteln von Metallgegenständen entsteht; ein kurzer, eingängiger Song
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
Das Klingeln der Schlüssel war zu hören, als sie den Flur hinunterging.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

zynisch
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Sie war zynisch gegenüber den Versprechungen des Politikers.
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.
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 prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
Die Sonde sammelte Daten von der Oberfläche des Planeten.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

ein Überfluss oder eine überlaufende Versorgung mit etwas
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
Das Festival bot eine Cornucopia an Früchten und Süßigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

Hülle; Gehäuse
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Der Mechaniker entfernte das Gehäuse des Motors, um die inneren Teile zu untersuchen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

Redakteur
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
Der Redakteur genehmigte den Artikel vor der Veröffentlichung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

großes Geschäft
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Sie besuchten das neue Emporium, um Möbel und Wohnaccessoires zu kaufen.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

Gewohnheit
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Augenreiben ist eine schädliche Gewohnheit.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

Hinweis
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Sie gab mir einen Hinweis auf die Überraschungsparty.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

Knüppel / Zepter
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Der Wächter trug einen Knüppel als Symbol der Autorität.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

unglaublich
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unglaublich.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Er ist der Schöpfer vieler erfolgreicher Startups.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

aufhängen
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Ich hänge meinen Mantel am Haken auf.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

vordefinieren
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Das Ergebnis des Spiels schien vordefiniert zu sein.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

zu lang
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Die prolixe Vorlesung des Professors brachte viele Studenten zum Einschlafen.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

lösen
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Sie löste das Seil, um das Boot zu befreien.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

dankbar
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Freundlichkeit und Unterstützung.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

Blutbad
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Der Krieg verwandelte sich in ein blutiges Gemetzel.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

wirksam
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Ihre wirksame Rede bewegte das Publikum, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

Bakterien
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Spezialisierte Bakterien helfen bei der Abfallzersetzung.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.