B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.

C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

schleichen

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

Er versuchte, sich im Schatten zu schlichen, um nicht gesehen zu werden.

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

Chilipulver

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

Fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Chilipulver hinzu, um das Gericht schärfer zu machen.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

ungerecht

Meaning

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Example

He was treated unfairly by the committee.

Er wurde vom Komitee ungerecht behandelt.

C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren

Meaning

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

Example

The wooden door warped in the summer heat.

Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.

C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

eilig

Meaning

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

Example

She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.

Sie packte eilig ihre Taschen, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.

C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

Betelnuss

Meaning

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

Example

Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.

Betelnüsse werden in vielen südasiatischen Ländern häufig gekaut.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.

C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

Parteilichkeit

Meaning

an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person

Example

The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.

Der Richter wurde dafür kritisiert, in dem Fall Parteilichkeit zu zeigen.

C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin

Meaning

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

Example

The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.

Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

Streich

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Sie haben während der Party einen harmlosen Streich mit ihrem Freund gespielt.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.

C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

Ordnung

Meaning

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned

Example

Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.

Die Ordnung in ihrem Zimmer spiegelte die Gewohnheit wider, alles an seinen Platz zurückzustellen.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Monographie

Meaning

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.

Example

The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.

Der Professor veröffentlichte eine Monographie über antike Keramik.

C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

Meaning

involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters

Example

The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.

Die Bank hat prudenzielle Regeln zum Schutz der Einleger aufgestellt.

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

würdevoll und majestätisch

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

Das würdige Herrenhaus stand am Ende des langen Auffahrtsweges.

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

kleine Insel

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

Sie verbrachten ihre Hochzeitsreise auf einer wunderschönen tropischen Insel.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Persönlich; meiner Meinung nach; für sich selbst; persönlich

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

Persönlich denke ich, dass der Film ausgezeichnet war, obwohl andere anderer Meinung sind.

C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

unterstützen, stärken

Meaning

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

Example

Strong values undergird a healthy society.

Starke Werte unterstützen eine gesunde Gesellschaft.

B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise

Meaning

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

Example

The financial crisis affected global markets.

Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

beeinflussen

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

Example

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

Der Lärm von der Baustelle beeinflusst unsere täglichen Aktivitäten.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

unentschlossen

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welche Universität sie besuchen sollte.

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Alkali Gesetz

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

Das Alkali-Gesetz von 1863 war eines der ersten Umweltgesetze.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Ungeteilt; vollständig; nicht getrennt oder gespalten

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

Das Team zeigte ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit für die Anweisungen des Trainers.

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

unfähigkeit

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

Seine Unfähigkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriere.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

Selbstgenuss

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.

Example

His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.

Sein Wochenende des Selbstgenusses beinhaltete das Essen von Süßigkeiten und das Ansehen von Filmen ohne Unterbrechung.

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.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

Gefallen; Hilfe; Güte

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

Könnten Sie mir einen Gefallen tun und mir helfen, diese schwere Kiste zu bewegen?

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

Kollusion

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

Es gab Beweise für eine Kollusion zwischen den Beamten und den Auftragnehmern.

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

korruptibel

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

Er war dafür bekannt, korruptibel zu sein und nahm oft Bestechungsgelder an.

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; einflussreich; am wichtigsten

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

Der dominante Spieler kontrollierte das gesamte Basketballspiel.

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.

A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

teuer

Meaning

costing a lot of money

Example

That car is too expensive for me to buy.

Dieses Auto ist mir zu teuer, um es zu kaufen.

B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig

Meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Example

A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.

Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

Tourismus

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

Tourismus fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum in vielen Ländern.

B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

arbeitslos

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

Er ist seit sechs Monaten arbeitslos.

C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

Jubel

Meaning

a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph

Example

There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.

Nach dem Sieg herrschte Jubel auf den Straßen.

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

revolutionär

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

Revolutionäre Ideen verändern die Industrie.

C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

Aggressivität

Meaning

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

Example

His speech was full of truculence and threats.

Seine Rede war voller Aggressivität und Drohungen.

C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion

Meaning

The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.

Example

The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.

Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

Insider

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

Er war ein Insider, der alle Geheimnisse der Firma kannte.

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

die Praxis, Informationen durch Verschlüsselungs- oder Codierungstechniken zu sichern

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

Moderne Kryptographie sichert sichere Online-Transaktionen.

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

Biodiversität

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

Regenwälder sind Heimat für enorme Biodiversität.

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

einheimisch

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

Einheimische Pflanzen sind gut an die lokale Umgebung angepasst.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

unsichtbar; zuvor nicht gesehen oder bemerkt

Meaning

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

Example

The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.

Die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur können sehr mächtig sein.

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

unterdurchschnittlich

Meaning

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

Example

The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

Der unterdurchschnittlich große Welpe hatte Schwierigkeiten, mit seinen Geschwistern mitzuhalten.

C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen

Meaning

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Example

The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.

Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.

C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

unverzichtbare Kompetenz

Meaning

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

Example

Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.

Digitale Kompetenz ist eine unverzichtbare Kompetenz im 21. Jahrhundert.

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

Alchemie

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

Mittelalterliche Wissenschaftler widmeten ihr Leben der Alchemie.

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replizieren

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

Der Wissenschaftler versuchte, das Experiment zur Genauigkeit zu replizieren.

C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

ungewöhnliche sexuelle Praktiken; lockiges oder gedrehtes Haar

Meaning

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends

Example

His kinky hair made him look unique.

Seine lockigen Haare ließen ihn einzigartig aussehen.

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.

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.

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

einfühlsam

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

Sie war einfühlsam gegenüber den Kämpfen ihrer Freundin.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

fröhlich

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.

C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

Hain / kleiner Obstgarten

Meaning

A small group of trees growing close together.

Example

They walked through the orange grove.

Sie gingen durch den Orangenhain.

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

mildern

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Sie versuchte, ihre Kritik mit Freundlichkeit zu mäßigen.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

jeweils; entsprechend

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

Die Schüler kehrten nach dem Mittagessen in ihre jeweiligen Klassenräume zurück.

B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator

Meaning

a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order

Example

She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.

Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.

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.

A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

Beziehung

Meaning

the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things

Example

They have a very close relationship.

Sie haben eine sehr enge Beziehung.

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

Tagesarbeiter

Meaning

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

Example

The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.

Der Bauer stellte einen Tagesarbeiter ein, um bei der Ernte zu helfen.

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

versuch

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

Er versuchte, den Berg trotz des schlechten Wetters zu erklimmen.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig

Meaning

shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation

Example

His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.

C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

Waffenträger

Meaning

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

Example

The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

Der Waffenträger eskortierte das störende Mitglied aus dem Saal.

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Tabu

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

In einigen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über Geld zu sprechen.

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.

C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

medizinisches Verfahren zur Öffnung von blockierten oder verengten Blutgefäßen, die Blut zum Herzen transportieren

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

Die Angioplastie ist jetzt sicherer mit robotischer Unterstützung.

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.

A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

raten

Meaning

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

Example

Can you guess the answer?

Kannst du die Antwort erraten?

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

verschwenden

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

Soziale Medien führen oft dazu, wertvolle Zeit zu verschwenden.

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

Rache

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

Die beiden Familien waren über Generationen hinweg in eine bittere Rache verstrickt.

C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

Spielverderber

Meaning

a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others

Example

Don’t be a killjoy at the party.

Sei kein Spielverderber auf der Party.

B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

Scheibe; Stück

Meaning

a thin, flat piece cut from something larger

Example

Would you like a slice of pizza?

Möchten Sie ein Stück Pizza?

C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort

Meaning

a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view

Example

From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.

Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

Eisen / Bügeleisen

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

Er benutzte ein Bügeleisen, um sein Hemd zu glätten.

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

verfallen

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

Sie leben in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.

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.

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 /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.

C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln

Meaning

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

Example

The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.

Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.

B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben

Meaning

believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something

Example

His convincing argument won over the entire jury.

Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.

C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

abgrundtief

Meaning

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

Example

Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.

Abysmale Kreaturen überleben unter extremem Druck.

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.

C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

namenlos; anonym; unbekannt; nicht identifiziert

Meaning

having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified

Example

The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.

Die namenlose Angst verfolgte ihn die ganze Nacht.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

Mitra

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

Der Bischof setzte die Mitra während der Zeremonie auf seinen Kopf.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

Würziges Essen kann gastrointestinale Probleme verursachen.

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

herzlich; mit ganzem Herzen

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich auf der Party.

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

Festmahl; Fest

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

Das Hochzeitsfestmahl beinhaltete traditionelle Gerichte aus den Kulturen beider Familien.

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

undankbar

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

Sie fühlte, dass er undankbar für all die Hilfe war, die sie ihm gegeben hatte.

C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)

Meaning

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

Example

The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.

Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.

C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

sich übermäßig unterwürfig verhalten

Meaning

To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.

Example

He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.

Er weigerte sich, den unvernünftigen Forderungen zu gehorchen.

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

Äste

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

Die Äste des Stammbaums zeigen die Beziehung zwischen den Familienmitgliedern.

C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

Erholung

Meaning

The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue

Example

Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.

Ruhe ist für die Erholung nach einer Krankheit unerlässlich.