B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

feucht; nass

Meaning

containing moisture; damp; moist;

Example

The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.

Das feuchte Klima lässt es heißer erscheinen, als es tatsächlich ist.

C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop

Meaning

A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.

Example

She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.

Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

führen

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

Er führte das Team zum Sieg.

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.

C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

kopfüber

Meaning

With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.

Example

He dived headfirst into the pool.

Er sprang kopfüber in den Pool.

A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

Arbeit; Job; Stelle

Meaning

a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work

Example

She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.

Sie fand einen neuen Job bei dem Technologieunternehmen nach ihrem Abschluss.

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

Alluvium

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

Das Alluvium an den Flussufern ist sehr fruchtbar für die Landwirtschaft.

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

unglaublich

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

Die Vorstellung des Zauberers war absolut unglaublich.

C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

zerrissenes Tuch

Meaning

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

Example

The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.

Die alte Flagge hing in Fetzen nach dem Sturm.

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

erdwurm

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

Der Gärtner war glücklich, viele Regenwürmer im Boden zu finden.

C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti

Meaning

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

Example

The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.

Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.

A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

Krankheit

Meaning

A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.

Example

She missed school due to a serious illness.

Sie hat die Schule wegen einer schweren Krankheit verpasst.

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

aufkommend

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

Das aufkommende Startup zog schnell Investoren an.

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

orakel

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

Example

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

Die alten Griechen konsultierten das Orakel in Delphi.

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.

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.

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

Vignette

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

Der Autor fügte eine bewegende Vignette in die Einleitung des Buches ein.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Alle haben die Party genossen.

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.

C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

einsperren

Meaning

to confine or enclose someone against their will

Example

The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.

Der Gefangene wurde in einer dunklen Zelle eingesperrt.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise

Example

He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.

Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seine Träume zu erfüllen.

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerieren

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

Die Eidechse kann ihren verlorenen Schwanz regenerieren.

C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig

Meaning

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor

Example

The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.

Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

schulden

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

Ich schulde meinen Erfolg der Unterstützung meiner Eltern.

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

Farbe

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

Blau ist ihre Lieblingsfarbe.

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sichern

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

Bitte sichern Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.

C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

über Kleinigkeiten streiten

Meaning

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

Example

They quibbled over who should pay the bill.

Sie stritten sich darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.

C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

kleine Schwäche

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

Sie liebte ihn trotz seiner kleinen Schwächen.

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

mit Zischlaut aussprechen

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

Der Schauspieler sprach seine Zeilen mit einem Zischlaut für dramatischen Effekt.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.

C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

heftig schimpfen

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er unehrlich war.

C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

Desillusion

Meaning

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

Example

The scandal disillusioned many voters.

Der Skandal hat viele Wähler desillusioniert.

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

Parität

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, die Lohngleichheit zwischen Männern und Frauen zu erreichen.

C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln

Meaning

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

Example

The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.

Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.

C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

kreatives Werk

Meaning

A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.

Example

The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.

Der Komponist betrachtete die Sinfonie als sein größtes kreatives Werk.

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.

A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

glücklich

Meaning

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

Example

The children played happily in the garden.

Die Kinder spielten glücklich im Garten.

A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen

Meaning

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

Example

Please pull the door to open it.

Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

Fotograf

Meaning

a person who takes photographs professionally

Example

The photographer captured the beauty of nature.

Der Fotograf hat die Schönheit der Natur eingefangen.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordosten

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

Der Sturm zieht nach Nordosten.

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

bemühen

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

Sie bemühte sich, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

Rabe

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

Der Rabe saß auf der alten Eiche und krächzte laut.

C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen

Meaning

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

Example

The bird perched on the fence.

Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.

C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation

Meaning

A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.

Example

Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.

Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.

C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assiduosamente

Meaning

with great care and persistence

Example

He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.

Er arbeitete assiduos, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.

A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen

Meaning

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

Example

We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.

Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.

B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

ländlich

Meaning

relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life

Example

She grew up in a rural area far from the city.

Sie wuchs in einer ländlichen Gegend weit außerhalb der Stadt auf.

C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen

Meaning

the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase

Example

He took a big mouthful of water after the run.

Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung

Meaning

Authority or power given to someone to do something.

Example

Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.

Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

stolz

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

Sie zeigte stolz ihre Erfolge ihrer Familie.

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

verbittern

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

Die ungerechte Behandlung hat die Angestellten verbittert.

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

Kritischer Punkt

Meaning

a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made

Example

At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.

An diesem kritischen Punkt müssen wir eine wichtige Entscheidung über unsere Zukunft treffen.

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.

B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

Exekutive

Meaning

The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

Example

The executive body enforces policies.

Der Exekutivkörper setzt die Richtlinien durch.

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

Reifen

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

Der Reifen des Autos platzte auf der Autobahn.

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.

C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt

Meaning

allowed or permitted by rules or law

Example

It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.

Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyalität

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

Seine Loyalität gegenüber dem Unternehmen verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.

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.

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

laut

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

Laut dem Bericht sind die Verkaufszahlen im letzten Quartal gestiegen.

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

feige, verräterisch

Meaning

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

Example

The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.

Der feige Soldat verließ seinen Posten aus Angst.

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.

B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel

Meaning

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

Example

The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.

C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

technologiegetrieben

Meaning

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

Example

The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.

Der Agrarsektor wird immer mehr technologiegetrieben, um eine höhere Effizienz zu erreichen.

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

Rock

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Sie wählte einen blauen Rock, um ihn mit ihrer Bluse abzustimmen.

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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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.

C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

pompöses Sprache

Meaning

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

Example

The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.

Die pompöse Rede des Politikers konnte keine Verbindung zu den einfachen Leuten herstellen.

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.

C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

entfachen, inspirieren

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

Example

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

Die Rede entfachte Hoffnung im Publikum.

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.

C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

Geburt

Meaning

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Example

The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.

Der Arzt erklärte den Studenten die Phasen der Geburt.

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

Kauderwelsch

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

Er war so nervös, dass seine Erklärung wie Kauderwelsch klang.

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

anordnen, verbieten

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

Der Richter verbot dem Unternehmen, seine Aktivitäten fortzusetzen.

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 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume

Meaning

a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance

Example

The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

überschwemmen, jemanden oder etwas mit Dingen oder Menschen überfluten, die bearbeitet werden müssen

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Werbung mit Anfragen überflutet.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

harmlos

Meaning

Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.

Example

His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.

Seine harmlosen Bemerkungen hielten das Gespräch freundlich.

C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken

Meaning

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

Example

He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.

Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.

C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

Höhe

Meaning

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

Example

The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.

Die Wanderer erreichten nach stundenlangem Klettern eine hohe Höhe.

C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Diffusion

Meaning

the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration

Example

The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.

Die Diffusion von Informationen in sozialen Medien ist schnell.

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

Proliferation

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

Die Proliferation von Malware ist eine wachsende Sorge.

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Summe

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

Die Summe von 8 und 12 ist 20.

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

Kybernetik

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

Kybernetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der künstlichen Intelligenz.

C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

bittergurke

Meaning

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

Example

Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.

Bittergurke wird mit Gewürzen gekocht, um ihren bitteren Geschmack zu reduzieren.

C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

Example

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.

A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

Glück

Meaning

relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy

Example

She loves Italian food.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Meaning

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Example

The building had a simple utilitarian design.

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.

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.