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C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

Bande
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
Die Bande wurde gestern Nacht von der Polizei festgenommen.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

fleißig; gewissenhaft;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Sie war fleißig in ihrer Forschung und verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

einstellen
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
Das Unternehmen plant, mehr Ingenieure im nächsten Jahr anzustellen.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Ihr Engagement für das Projekt war wirklich lobenswert.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

Ballett
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Sie hat jahrelang im klassischen Ballett trainiert.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Ohr; Gehör; Hörfähigkeit
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Sie flüsterte ihm während des Treffens etwas ins Ohr.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

Schlafzimmer
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlafzimmer.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

Schaden, Behinderung
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
Hörverlust kann durch längere Exposition gegenüber lauten Geräuschen verursacht werden.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

erkunden
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Die Soldaten haben das Gebiet vor dem Vorrücken erkundet.
C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

Nachahmung
Meaning
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
Example
The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.
Die Software ermöglicht die Emulation alter Videospiele auf modernen Geräten.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

unflexibel
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Seine unflexible Haltung erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

unkoordiniert; ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Seine Bewegungen waren unkoordiniert, was ihn anfällig für Unfälle machte.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

volle und klare Stimme
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
Die orotunde Stimme des Schauspielers füllte das Theater.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

unreif
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Sein unreifes Verhalten brachte seine Freunde in Verlegenheit.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Der Tierarzt musste den Tiger beruhigen, bevor er ihn bewegte.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

energiegeladen; aktiv; voller Energie
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Sie ist sehr energiegeladen und liebt Outdoor-Aktivitäten.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

fehlerhaft, inkorrekt
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Seine Annahmen waren völlig fehlerhaft.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

Wälder
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Wälder bieten Schutz und Nahrung für Schmetterlinge.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

kleiner Fleck
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Es gab einen Fleck Farbe auf dem Boden.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

Arbeitsbelastung
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Seine Arbeitsbelastung hat sich im letzten Monat dramatisch erhöht.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

wind
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Der Wind blies die Blätter von den Bäumen.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

Regeneration
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Ausreichende Ruhe ermöglicht die Regeneration der Muskeln nach dem Training.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

bewertung
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
Die jährliche Bewertung bestimmt die Gehaltserhöhungen.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regierend
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
Die regierende Königin führte während ihrer Herrschaft mehrere Reformen ein.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

Vorbild
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom ist ein Vorbild für nachhaltiges urbanes Design.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

Unkraut
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Der Garten war voller Unkraut, das entfernt werden musste.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

unterhaltung
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Das Konzert bot hervorragende Unterhaltung für die ganze Familie.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

Kurs, Weg oder eine Reihe von Bildungslektionen
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Sie hat sich für einen Informatikkurs eingeschrieben.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

Quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Quarks bilden Protonen und Neutronen.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

Pomp, Pracht
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
Die Abschlusszeremonie war voller Pomp und Pracht.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

Eidechse
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Eine kleine Eidechse rannte über die Gartenmauer.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

Glück
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

magenta Farbe
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes magentafarbenes Kleid zur Party.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimieren
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet daran, seine Lieferkette zu optimieren.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

Minze; Münzhaus
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Sie fügte frische Minzblätter zum Tee hinzu, um ihm einen erfrischenden Geschmack zu verleihen.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

schwerfällig gehen
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
Der Bär ging schwerfällig durch den Wald auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

violette Farbe
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes violettes Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

inkrementell
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
Inkrementelle Veränderungen gewährleisten Nachhaltigkeit.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mischen
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Die Gäste mingelten auf der Party, plauderten und lachten zusammen.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

im offenen Meer befindlich
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Pelagische Fische wie Thunfisch findet man weit entfernt von der Küste.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

Infektionskrankheit des Viehs
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
Der Bauer verlor viele Kühe während des Ausbruchs von Murrain.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Das Baby kroch über den Boden, um das Spielzeug zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

schleichen (um zu jagen oder zu suchen)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Die Katze schlich nachts um den Garten.
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

beitragen
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
Regelmäßige Bewegung trägt zu besserer Gesundheit bei.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

untrennbar
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Die beiden Freunde teilten ein untrennbares Band.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

in höhere Aktivitäten umwandeln
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Sie sublimierte ihren Ärger, indem sie wunderschöne Landschaften malte.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

Mündung
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
Die Stadt liegt in der Nähe der Mündung des Flusses.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

Dummkopf; sich über jemanden lustig machen
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
Sei kein Dummkopf und hör aufmerksam zu.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

verschiedene; viele Arten von
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Sie hat in verschiedenen Ländern auf der ganzen Welt gelebt.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

unheilvoll, ernst
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Sein unheilvoller Ton machte alle nervös wegen der Nachricht.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

Nachruf
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte gestern seinen Nachruf.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

Klumpen; Stück; Brocken
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Sie fand ein Stück Zucker in der Schüssel.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

Lunge
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Rauchen kann ernsthafte Schäden an deinen Lungen verursachen.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

afrikanisch
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Sie studierte die afrikanische Kultur an der Universität.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

aufdringlich
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Der Verkäufer war zu aufdringlich, was die Kunden vertrieb.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

hochverräterisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
Der General wurde wegen hochverräterischen Verhaltens beschuldigt.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Gefängnis
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Er wurde für seine Verbrechen ins Gefängnis geschickt.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

weg
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Er ging von der lauten Menge weg.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

Guppyfisch
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Der Guppyfisch ist perfekt für Anfänger, die ein Aquarium starten möchten.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

fragen
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
Kann ich dir eine Frage zu den Hausaufgaben stellen?
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

Bauer
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
Der Bauer hat in dieser Saison Reis auf den fruchtbaren Feldern gepflanzt.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

Widerstand; Zögern
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Er zeigte Widerstand, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

Präzession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Astronomen untersuchen die Präzession der Äquinoktien.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Alle haben die Party genossen.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medizieren
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln, um Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

Schwimmen
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
Schwimmen ist eine großartige Möglichkeit, fit und gesund zu bleiben.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

Mann
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
Der Mann half dem Kind, die Straße zu überqueren.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

Quintett
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
Das Jazz-Quintett spielte wunderschön.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

Verkehr
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
Die Stadt investiert in ein neues Verkehrssystem.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

Ersatz
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Geld kann kein Ersatz für echtes Glück sein.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
Die Bibliothek dient als Lager des Wissens.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

Kakerlake
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Eine Kakerlake lief schnell über den Küchenboden.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.