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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.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

Überwachung
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Aufsicht eines erfahrenen Managers abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

Lob
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Sie erhielt Lob für ihre ausgezeichnete Leistung.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

vortäuschen
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Die Kinder täuschten vor, Superhelden zu sein.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

ungewöhnlich; seltsam;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Sie trug ein ungewöhnliches Kleid zur Party.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

Schaden; Verlust
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
Der Sturm verursachte erheblichen Schaden an den Küstengebäuden.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

Glück
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Seine Rede hat die Menge zu Gewalt angestachelt.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

Leben fordern
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
Die Umweltverschmutzung am Arbeitsplatz fordert jedes Jahr Tausende von Leben.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

klug
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Sie tätigte eine kluge Investition in Immobilien.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

aus Erde oder Ton; im Zusammenhang mit Keramik
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
Die Küche hatte schöne Töpfe aus Ton zur Aufbewahrung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

krank; von einer Krankheit betroffen
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
Der kranke Baum musste aus dem Garten entfernt werden.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

Launch
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Wir haben ein Launch genommen, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

Zuteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
Die Budgetzuteilung für Bildung muss erhöht werden.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

Sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Sie sah elegant aus in ihrem roten Seiden-Sari beim Festival.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

aktiv
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Er ist aktiv in der Gemeindearbeit beteiligt.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

Pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
Der Künstler mischte verschiedene Pigmente, um den perfekten Blauton zu schaffen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

Sänger
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Der Sänger hat gestern Abend eine wunderschöne Darbietung beim Konzert gemacht.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

schnell
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
Die schnelle Lieferung des Pakets wurde geschätzt.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

Gehirnwäsche
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Die Gruppe versuchte, neue Mitglieder einer Gehirnwäsche zu unterziehen.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Eis
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
Das Eis in meinem Getränk schmolz schnell bei heißem Wetter.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

Ungehorsam
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
Der Ungehorsam des Kindes besorgte seine Eltern.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjunktiv
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
In der Grammatik ist 'oder' eine disjunktive Konjunktion.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

Ökologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
Der Ökologe untersuchte die Auswirkungen der Verschmutzung auf das Waldökosystem.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

rückläufig werden
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Ohne richtige Anleitung begann der Fortschritt des Kindes, sich rückläufig zu entwickeln.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

schelmisch; listig
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Sein schelmisches Lächeln deutete darauf hin, dass er etwas Unfug im Schilde führte.
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

abfangen
Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
Die Polizei fing das gestohlene Auto ab, bevor es die Grenze überschritt.
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.
B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

etablieren
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
Das Unternehmen plant, ein neues Büro in Dhaka zu etablieren.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

Diplomat
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Der Diplomat hat die Verhandlungen mit viel Takt geführt.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

übermäßig verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Eltern sollten ihre Kinder unterstützen, ohne sie zu verhätscheln.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

Entschädigung
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
Die Firma bot dem verletzten Arbeiter eine finanzielle Entschädigung an.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

Kopie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Er schickte dem Kunden eine Kopie des Vertrags.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

abschotten
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Der Mönch wählte es, sich in den Bergen abzuschotten.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

Fähigkeit; Meisterschaft;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Seine Meisterschaft auf der Geige beeindruckte Zuschauer auf der ganzen Welt.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

bekommen
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
Ich muss Milch aus dem Laden holen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

abgestumpft
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Nach Jahren des Leidens war sie an das Schmerzempfinden gewöhnt.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

Konsum
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
Hoher Energieverbrauch führt zu höheren Stromrechnungen.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

absichtlich und unprovoziert; sexuell anstößig oder ausschweifend
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Die Vandalen verursachten absichtliche Zerstörung des öffentlichen Eigentums.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

Keil; keilen; spalten
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Er benutzte einen Holzkeil, um den Baumstamm in kleinere Stücke zu spalten.
B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

Verbesserung
Meaning
An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.
Example
Enhancement of education quality is vital.
Die Verbesserung der Bildungsqualität ist entscheidend.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Muschel
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Priester blies in die Muschel, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Notfall
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Ein finanzieller Notfall kann jederzeit auftreten.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

wohlriechend
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Der Garten war mit wohlriechenden Blumen gefüllt.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

rohr / medium
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
Das Kabel wurde in ein schützendes Rohr gelegt.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

konnotieren
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
Das Wort 'jugendlich' konnotiert Energie und Vitalität.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

ausdauer
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Einen Marathon zu laufen erfordert außergewöhnliche Ausdauer.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

Dachfenster
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
Das alte Haus hatte ein Dachfenster, das auf den Garten blickte.
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 /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

Disput
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
Die Disputation zwischen den beiden Gelehrten dauerte Stunden.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Person in zerlumpter Kleidung
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Ein Tatterdemalion wanderte auf der Suche nach Essen durch die Straßen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

unverändert
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Die Daten wurden in unveränderter Form verwendet.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

validieren
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
Der Wissenschaftler hat hart gearbeitet, um die Ergebnisse des Experiments zu validieren.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

füllen
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

glasbehälter; topf
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
Sie lagerte hausgemachte Kekse in einem großen Glasbehälter auf der Küchenarbeitsplatte.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

oberflächliches Wissen
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Er hat ein oberflächliches Wissen über Spanisch.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

ritterschaft
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
Er wurde für seine Beiträge zur Wissenschaft mit der Ritterschaft geehrt.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

fühlbar; leidensfähig
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
In einigen Traditionen werden Götter als fühlbar beschrieben, die menschliche Emotionen teilen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

Kolonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
Indien war einst eine britische Kolonie.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die kostenlose Bildung anbietet.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

aufdringlich
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Der aufdringliche Wächter unterbrach die Besucher mit unnötigen Anweisungen.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

entvölkern
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
Der Krieg drohte, die einst blühende Stadt zu entvölkern.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

Utensilien
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Bitte waschen Sie alle Küchenutensilien nach der Zubereitung des Abendessens.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

weich und schlaff; Mangel an Festigkeit oder Muskeltonus; schwach
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Seine schlaffen Arme zeigten, dass er mehr Sport treiben musste.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

im Voraus; vorher; bevor
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Wir haben alles im Voraus vorbereitet.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurd
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu glauben, dass die Erde flach ist.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

stolz gehen
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Das Pferd ging stolz über das Feld.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

Trauernde Person
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Die Trauernden versammelten sich auf dem Friedhof, um ihre Respekte zu erweisen.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.