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C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

heiser
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Er sprach mit einer heiseren Stimme, nachdem er den ganzen Tag geschrien hatte.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

wirksam
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Ihre wirksamen Bemühungen brachten Frieden in die Gemeinschaft.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

Übersetzung
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
Sie hat die Übersetzung des Buches in zwei Monaten abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

Reibe
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Benutze die Reibe, um Käse für die Pizza zu reiben.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

Segen
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Das Internet ist ein Segen für die moderne Bildung.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

Bild
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Es gibt ein schönes Bild an der Wand.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

rabe
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
Der Rabe krächzte laut vom Baumast.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

Hüfte
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Sie legte ihre Hände auf ihre Hüften.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

international
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Internationale Standards verbessern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

Mikroklima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Ein Mikroklima kann einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Pflanzenwachstum haben.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

Hügelchen
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Die Kinder kletterten auf das grasbewachsene Hügelchen, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

wickeln
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Sie wickelte das Baby in eine weiche Decke.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

Allgegenwart
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
Die Allgegenwart von Smartphones hat die Kommunikation verändert.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

westlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
Sie liebt westliche Musik und Kultur.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

Anstiftung
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Er wurde wegen Anstiftung zur Gewalt verhaftet.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

krank
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Der kranke Patient begann sich nach der Behandlung langsam zu erholen.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerium
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Das Ministerium für Bildung hat neue Richtlinien für Schulen angekündigt.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

Änderungen
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Änderungen spiegeln die sich entwickelnden öffentlichen Bedürfnisse wider.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

widersprechen
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Der Wissenschaftler widersprach den früheren Forschungsergebnissen.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

dicht
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
Der Wald war dicht mit hohen Kiefern bewachsen.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

Pille
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Er nahm eine Pille, um seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

vorübergehende Siedlungen
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Vorübergehende Siedlungen werden die Mondexploration unterstützen.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

Desinfektion
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Küchengeräte erfordern häufige Desinfektion.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

Teleologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristoteles wird oft mit dem Konzept der Teleologie in der Philosophie in Verbindung gebracht.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

enttäuscht
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Sie war enttäuscht über ihre Prüfungsergebnisse.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

Adhärenz
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Die Einhaltung von Regeln ist in jeder Organisation entscheidend.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfizieren
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
Die Krankenschwester desinfizierte die Wunde, bevor sie einen Verband anlegte.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

Abschieds-
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Er hielt eine Abschiedansprache auf der Konferenz.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

außerdem
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Er ist freundlich und großzügig, und außerdem weise.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

Budget
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
Die Familie hat ein Budget erstellt, um ihre Ausgaben zu verwalten.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

Endgültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
Die Entscheidung des Richters gab dem Fall ein Gefühl der Endgültigkeit.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

Hämorrhagie
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
Der Patient erlitt eine schwere Gehirnblutung.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

ein großer schwarzer Meeresvogel, der Fische fängt
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
Der Kormoran saß auf dem Felsen und trocknete nach einem Sprung seine Flügel.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Die Hütte im Wald war ihr geheimer Zufluchtsort.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

übergreifend, umfassend, allumfassend
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
Das übergeordnete Thema des Buches ist menschliche Resilienz.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

Kummer
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Das Unternehmen hatte finanzielle Sorgen nach dem Marktabsturz.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

Kindergarten
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
Sie hat ihr Kind in den Kindergarten eingeschrieben, um sich auf die Grundschule vorzubereiten.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

auswendig lernen
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Studenten müssen wichtige Formeln für die Prüfung auswendig lernen.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Sie saß still, um über ihre Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

Sensibilisierung
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Der Arzt warnte vor der Sensibilisierung, die durch wiederholte Exposition gegenüber Chemikalien verursacht wurde.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

vorne
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
Das Haus hat einen Garten vorne.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

ungebunden
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
Der Künstler genoss die ungebundene Freiheit des Ausdrucks.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Sie hat eine lobenswerte Anstrengung unternommen, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

handellich
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
Die Stadt wuchs schnell aufgrund ihrer handellichen Aktivitäten.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

Fraktur; Knochenbruch
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
Der Arzt bestätigte, dass er einen Haarriss in seinem Handgelenk hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Haie haben eine auffällige dorsale Flosse.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Ton
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
Die Glocke ertönte über das Tal.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pädagogisch
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
Die Schule hat neue pädagogische Techniken übernommen, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

darin;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
Die Kiste enthält viele Schätze, und darin liegt ihr Wert.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

vortäuschen, simulieren
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Sie täuschte Krankheit vor, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

königlich
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
Die Königin betrat den Saal mit einer königlichen Präsenz.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

selbst
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Er hat das Auto selbst repariert.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

feierliche Bitte
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
Der Priester machte eine feierliche Bitte um Frieden und Einheit.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Seine Rationalisierung des Fehlers war nicht überzeugend.
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.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

in Stücke
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
Das antike Reich wurde durch den Krieg in Stücke gerissen.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

reich, üppig und luxuriös, besonders in Bezug auf Vegetation
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
Das Tal war mit üppigen grünen Feldern gefüllt.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

gutartig, harmlos
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass der Tumor harmlos war.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

Helm
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
Der Radfahrer trug immer einen leuchtend gelben Helm für Sicherheit und Sichtbarkeit beim Fahren.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

waschen
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände vor dem Essen.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

Vertraulichkeit
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
Vertraulichkeit ist entscheidend für die Datensicherheit.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.
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.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

Ehe
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Sie sind seit zwanzig Jahren glücklich im Ehebund vereint.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegant; attraktiv; mutig;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug eleganter aus.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

geliebt
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Sie war die geliebte Königin des Reiches.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

unterstützen
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
Die neue Politik zielt darauf ab, das wirtschaftliche Wachstum zu unterstützen.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorisch
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Die Fans waren euphorisch nach dem Sieg ihrer Mannschaft.
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 kənˈdem

condemn

verurteilen
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Die Führer verurteilten die Taten als unmenschlich.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

Tadel / Kritik
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Sie tadelte ihn, weil er zu spät zum Treffen kam.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

Die Verwendung neuer Wörter oder das Studium ihrer Herkunft
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Der Professor spezialisierte sich auf Neologie und untersuchte die Entstehung modernen Slangs.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

bequem
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
Die Stadtplanung zielt darauf ab, die Städte komfortabler zu machen.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

Übelkeit hervorrufen
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
Das verdorbene Essen verursachte ihm schnell Übelkeit.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

Daten
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Wissenschaftler analysierten die Daten von Tausenden von Experimenten, um zu ihrem Schluss zu kommen.
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.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.