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B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

Hausfrau
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Sie entschied sich, Hausfrau zu sein, während sie ihre Kinder großzog.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

Beginn
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
Die Abschlussfeier markierte den Beginn einer neuen Reise.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Die Stiftung überlebte dank der Großzügigkeit reicher Spender.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

Entkleidung
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
Das Kind rannte nach dem Spielen im Schlamm schnell hinein zur Entkleidung.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

verengen
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Das Medikament half, die geschwollenen Gewebe zu verengen.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

Glück
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

rücksichtsvoll; aufmerksam
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Er ist immer rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den Gefühlen anderer.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

Reue
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Er fühlte Reue, nachdem er seinem Freund gelogen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.
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 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

Essenz
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
Die Essenz guten Unterrichts ist die Fähigkeit, Schüler zu inspirieren.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

sogenannt
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
Der sogenannte Experte konnte die Frage nicht beantworten.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

zwangsweise
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Die Polizei führte einen gewaltsamen Eintritt ins Haus durch.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

erklären
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Der Professor versuchte, die Relativitätstheorie für seine Studenten zu erklären.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

laut feiern
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Sie blieben die ganze Nacht wach, um nach dem Sieg zu feiern.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

einflößen
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Eltern versuchen, ihren Kindern gute Werte beizubringen.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

Elegie
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Elegie für seinen verstorbenen Freund.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

Knochenmark
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
Das Knochenmark produziert Blutzellen im menschlichen Körper.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralisch urteilen
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Er neigt dazu, über die Entscheidungen anderer zu moralischen Kommentaren zu machen.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automatisch
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
Die Tür schließt sich automatisch, nachdem du eingetreten bist.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

ungünstig; nachteilig
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren ungünstig für unser Outdoor-Event.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

scharfer Schmerz
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Er fühlte einen scharfen Schmerz der Schuld, nachdem er seinen Freund belogen hatte.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

dock
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Das Schiff blieb zwei Tage im Dock.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

Schützling
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Der junge Künstler war der Schützling eines berühmten Malers.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
Das Auto lenkte plötzlich von der Straße ab, um den Unfall zu vermeiden.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

haarig
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Der haarige Mann sticht in der Menge mit seinem langen Bart heraus.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

Symptome
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
Fieber und Husten sind häufige Symptome der Grippe.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

Ausbildung
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Sie hat ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester letztes Jahr abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

bezieht sich auf einen Sohn oder eine Tochter; zeigt Respekt oder Zuneigung gegenüber den Eltern
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
Er zeigte filialen Respekt, indem er sich um seine älteren Eltern kümmerte.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

Vorläufer
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
Die Dampfmaschine war ein Vorläufer der modernen Züge.
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.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

fünf
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Sie kaufte fünf Äpfel auf dem Markt.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

Irrelevanz
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Seine lange Erklärung zeigte nur die Irrelevanz der Details für das Hauptthema.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

eröffnend
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Der Präsident hielt seine Eröffnungsrede.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantisch
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Sie genossen ein romantisches Abendessen bei Kerzenlicht.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

sortieren
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Bitte sortieren Sie die Dateien nach Datum.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass das Unternehmen in absehbarer Zukunft Änderungen vornimmt.
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 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navigieren
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Das GPS hilft, komplexe Routen zu navigieren.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

geben
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Ich gebe Geschenke an meine Freunde zu ihren Geburtstagen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

Sinuosität
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
Die Sinuosität des Flusses machte die Navigation herausfordernd.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

Hinterleger
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
Der Hinterleger übergab das Kunstwerk dem Museum.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

groß; prächtig; ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
Der große Palast beeindruckte alle Besucher.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

herzlich; warmherzig
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Sie begrüßte die Gäste herzlich an der Tür.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorreich; berühmt;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Der Sonnenuntergang war absolut glorios.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

stute
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
Die schöne Stute galoppierte über die Wiese.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

mit offenem Mund
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Sie stand mit offenem Mund vor dem atemberaubenden Ausblick.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

postulieren
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Der Wissenschaftler posierte eine neue Theorie, um das Phänomen zu erklären.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

himmlisch, zart, übernatürlich
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Ihre Stimme hatte eine ätherische Qualität.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

schaumig
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Sie bestellte eine Tasse schaumigen Cappuccino.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instabil
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Ihre Stimmung war so instabil, dass sie sich innerhalb einer Stunde mehrmals änderte.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

Löffel
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Er benutzte einen Löffel, um seine Suppe zu essen.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

Bau
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
Baustaub trägt erheblich zur Umweltverschmutzung bei.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

enteignen
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
Das neue Gesetz drohte, vielen Bauern ihr Land zu entziehen.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Sie konsultierte einen Rechtsanwalt, bevor sie den Vertrag unterzeichnete.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polieren
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Sie muss ihre Schuhe vor dem Interview polieren.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

Trolley
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
Der Trolley fährt alle fünfzehn Minuten durch das Stadtzentrum.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

kurze Reise
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Sie machten einen kurzen Ausflug aufs Land am Wochenende.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

Stoff
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
Der Schneider schnitt den Stoff in präzise Stücke.
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 ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

schwer, sperrig, schwierig zu handhaben
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
Das schwere Gepäck hat ihn langsamer gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

porös
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
Der Boden ist sehr porös und drainiert schnell.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

durchmachen
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um sich zu erholen.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

auswählen / entfernen
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Die Bauern beschlossen, die kranken Tiere aus der Herde zu entfernen.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

schockierend und sensationell auf lebendige Weise
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen schockierenden Bericht über das Verbrechen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

gemäßigt
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Er ist bekannt für sein gemäßigtes Verhalten, selbst in stressigen Situationen.