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C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

inneres Gleichgewicht des Körpers, physiologische Stabilität durch physiologische Prozesse aufrechterhalten
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Der menschliche Körper erhält die Homöostase durch Temperaturregulation.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

Gitterstruktur
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
Der Garten war mit einer Holz-Gitterstruktur dekoriert, die mit Ranken bedeckt war.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

einfallsreich
Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
Sie ist sehr einfallsreich, wenn es darum geht, unerwartete Probleme zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

Einfahrt
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
Das Auto war in der Einfahrt neben dem Garten geparkt.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

in Bezug auf Berufungen
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
Der Fall wurde vor ein Berufungsgericht gebracht.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

Taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Flughafen.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

vielfalt; abwechslung
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
Das Restaurant bietet eine große Auswahl an internationalen Gerichten.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

Bruchteil; Teil
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Nur ein kleiner Bruchteil der Bevölkerung hat bei den lokalen Wahlen abgestimmt.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

Glück
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

Fehler
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Er machte einen großen Fehler während des Treffens, als er den Namen des Kunden vergaß.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

Isobar
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Der Meteorologe erklärte, wie Isobaren die Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung anzeigen.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

Ration
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Während des Krieges erhielt jede Familie eine wöchentliche Ration Reis.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

beruhigen
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer beruhigte die Schüler vor der Prüfung.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

verarbeitung
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Datenverarbeitung findet auf dem Server statt.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

scharf kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler scharf, weil sie ihre Hausaufgaben nicht gemacht hatten.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

hören
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Ich kann die Vögel singen hören.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

U-Boot
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Unterseekabel erleichtern die internationale Kommunikation.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismus
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Einstellungsverfahren Nepotismus zu betreiben.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

verfallen
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
Der Müll roch nach verfallen, nachdem er tagelang in der Sonne war.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

geröstetes Fleisch
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
Das geröstete Fleisch war perfekt gewürzt und zart.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

aufrichtig
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Sie drückte aufrichtige Freude über den Erfolg ihrer Freundin aus.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nachtaktiv
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Eulen sind nachtaktive Tiere, die nachts jagen.
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

Unvermeidbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
Die Unvermeidbarkeit des Wandels ist ein Teil des Lebens.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

Freimaurer Mitglied
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Sein Großvater war ein respektierter Freimaurer in der Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

winzig
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
Der Fehler war so winzig, dass niemand ihn bemerkte.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

acht
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
Es gibt acht Äpfel im Korb.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

wiederaufbauen
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten zusammen, um die Brücke nach der Flut wieder aufzubauen.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

Degeneration
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
Die Degeneration der Gehirnzellen führt zu kognitivem Verfall.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

Bockshornklee
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Fenugreek-Samen haben einen leicht bitteren Geschmack und werden häufig in der indischen Küche verwendet.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

trockenes Gebäck; Zwieback
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
Das Baby genoss es, den weichen Rusk mit Milch zu essen.
C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

Land, das mit einem Herrenhaus verbunden ist
Meaning
Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
Example
The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.
Das Schloss war von seinem weiten Land, das mit einem Herrenhaus verbunden ist, umgeben.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

Notfallplan
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Notfallplan für wirtschaftliche Abschwünge.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

Waisenkind
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
Das Waisenkind wurde von einer liebevollen Familie adoptiert.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

blind oder ahnungslos
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
Der purblinde Ansatz für das Problem führte zu vielen Fehlern.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

Griff; Henkel; Handhaben
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
Der Koffer hat einen robusten Griff, der es einfach macht, ihn durch den Flughafen zu tragen.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

Scherz; Täuschung; Betrug
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Die Nachrichten über Außerirdische, die landen, entpuppten sich als ein ausgeklügelter Scherz, der von Scherzbolden gemacht wurde.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Krieger; tapferer oder erfahrener Kämpfer
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Der tapfere Krieger verteidigte sein Dorf vor den Eindringlingen.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

Gleichung
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Er löste die Gleichung, um den Wert von x zu finden.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

Catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
Catechu-Extrakt wird häufig in der traditionellen Medizin verwendet.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

im Einklang
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Der Chor sang im Einklang.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

auflösen
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Der Zucker wird schnell in heißem Tee aufgelöst.
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.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

gut; ausgezeichnet; dünn; zart; von hoher Qualität
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Das Wetter ist heute gut.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fertigung
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
Das Land investiert stark in den Fertigungssektor.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animieren
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Der Künstler wird die Charaktere für den Film animieren.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

zusätzlich
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Sie brachte zusätzliches Essen für das Picknick mit.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

verarmen
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
Der lange Krieg hat die ganze Nation verarmt.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

Land; Boden
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart, um sein Land zu kultivieren und gesunde Ernten zu züchten.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

scharf; intensiv; eifrig
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Sie hat ein starkes Interesse an der Wissenschaft.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

bezüglich
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
Die Entscheidung bezüglich des Treffens wird morgen getroffen.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

Ärgernis; schrecklicher Anblick
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Das verlassene Gebäude ist zu einem Ärgernis in der Nachbarschaft geworden.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

Despotismus
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen das Zeitalter des Despotismus.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

Testamentsvollstrecker
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
Der Testamentsvollstrecker verwaltete das Vermögen gemäß den Wünschen des Verstorbenen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

kompost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indekorös
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Sein indekoröses Verhalten schockierte das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

Rest
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Nur ein Rest der alten Mauer bleibt.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

erhöht
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens ist im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

entschärfen
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Der Verhandlungsführer half, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

vollständig
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Sie ist sich der Risiken vollständig bewusst.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

Eid
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Der Arzt legte ein Eid ab, den Patienten zu helfen.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grob
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine groben Bemerkungen haben alle im Meeting beleidigt.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.