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C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Hysterie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Die Menge war während des Konzerts in einem Zustand der Hysterie.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

Junge
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
Der Junge half seinem Vater im Laden.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

Hindernis
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln ist ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

pool
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Die Kinder schwammen den ganzen Nachmittag im Pool.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

früh
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
Sie kam früh zum Meeting.
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

reisen
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
Der Missionar reiste durch die Region, um die Botschaft zu verbreiten.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

allmächtig
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
In vielen Religionen wird Gott als omnipotent angesehen.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Ein nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz ist entscheidend, um Umweltprobleme zu lösen.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

Chef
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
Der Chef des Dorfes traf eine wichtige Entscheidung.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

leichenhaft
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
Sein leichenhafter Anblick schockierte alle auf der Party.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

fällig; erwartet; geplant
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
Die Aufgabe ist morgen fällig.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emanzipieren
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
Das Gesetz wurde entwickelt, um Sklaven zu emanzipieren und ihnen die volle Staatsbürgerschaft zu gewähren.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

sparen
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Familien versuchen zu sparen, indem sie unnötige Ausgaben kürzen.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

Dokumentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
Die Dokumentation für das Projekt ist zur Überprüfung verfügbar.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

sich zurückziehen
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Die Soldaten mussten sich nach der Niederlage zurückziehen.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

Halbinsel
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
Die koreanische Halbinsel befindet sich in Ostasien.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

zweckmäßig
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Es war zweckmäßig, den kürzeren Weg zu nehmen, trotz der Risiken.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

Aufstand
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Der Aufstand markierte den Beginn der Revolution.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

sich zurücklehnen
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Sie lehnte sich auf dem Sofa mit einem Buch zurück.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inklusiv
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
Inklusives Wachstum kommt allen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen zugute.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

desertifikation
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
Abholzung beschleunigt die Desertifikation.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

Blatt
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Die Herbstblätter fallen vom Baum.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

vorzüglich, ausgezeichnet
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Sie wurde als die prima Ballerina der Truppe behandelt.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

unpraktisch
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
Der Plan schien aufgrund begrenzter Ressourcen unpraktisch zu sein.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

gemeinschaftliche Harmonie
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Die Aufrechterhaltung der gemeinschaftlichen Harmonie erfordert gegenseitigen Respekt und Verständnis.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

Rektitüde
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Seine Rektitüde verschaffte ihm Respekt in der Gesellschaft.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

anstiften
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

mitleidserregend; traurig
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Die mitleidserregenden Schreie des verletzten Tieres rührten alle zu Tränen.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

verfügbar für rechtliche Schritte
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
Der Anwalt bestätigte, dass der Beweis vor Gericht verwertbar war.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

kommen
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Kommen Sie bitte zu meiner Geburtstagsfeier.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Sie wurde aufgefordert, vor Gericht über den Unfall auszusagen.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

einverstanden sein
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Wir sind alle einverstanden, dass der Plan ausgezeichnet ist.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Sie stand mitten in der Menge.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

nicht ausgesagt
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Der Vertrag beinhaltete mehrere nicht ausgesprochene Erwartungen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

trügerisch
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Er war erfüllt von trügerischen Hoffnungen, über Nacht berühmt zu werden.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musikalisch
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Sie hat eine sehr musikalische Stimme.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

Resonanz
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine tiefe Resonanz beim Publikum.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Ich bin in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft aufgewachsen.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

engstirnig
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Seine engstirnige Haltung hinderte ihn daran, das Gesamtbild zu sehen.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

Ergänzung zum Testament
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Er fügte seinem Testament einen Codicil hinzu, um seine Enkelin einzubeziehen.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

Regierung
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
Die Regierung lehnte die Forderungen ab.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

beweisen
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Die Beweise werden seine Unschuld beweisen.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

quälend
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Sie war nach dem Unfall in unerträglichen Schmerzen.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

naiv
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Sie war naiv, die Geschichte des Betrügers zu glauben.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

zwei
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Sie hat zwei Kinder.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

krankheit; malady; leidenschaft
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine seltene Krankheit, die ihr Nervensystem beeinflusste.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

Gepäck
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihr Gepäck am Flughafenschalter.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

Disambiguierung
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Das KI-System wendet Disambiguierung an, um das Textverständnis zu verfeinern.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

klinisch
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Der Arzt führte eine klinische Untersuchung durch.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

Elefant
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
Der Elefant ist das größte Landtier der Welt.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

beleuchten
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
Die aufgehende Sonne illuminierte die Gipfel der Berge.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Schaf
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Der Bauer hält eine große Herde Schafe.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

verwirren / verblüffen
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

kanonisch / akzeptiert
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Shakespeares Werke gelten als kanonisch in der englischen Literatur.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Große Mauer von China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Die Große Mauer von China ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Welt.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

schrecklich; entsetzlich; grauenhaft;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
Der Unfall war ein schrecklicher Anblick zu erleben.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psychologisch
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Sie untersuchte die psychologischen Auswirkungen von Trauma auf Kinder.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

großzügig
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Sie hat eine großzügige Spende an das Waisenhaus gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
Die Schildkröte überquerte langsam den Garten.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

herumexperimentieren
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Er dabbelte in der Malerei während seiner Studienzeit.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

Widerlegung
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Ihr Aufsatz war eine starke Widerlegung der gegnerischen Theorie.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

billig; preiswert
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Dieses Restaurant serviert billiges, aber leckeres Essen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Der Politiker blieb ruhig, trotz des Störenfrieds, der aus der Menge rief.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

eingeladen
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Sie wurde zur Party eingeladen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

aufregend
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Fallschirmspringen war die aufregendste Erfahrung seines Lebens.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

rachsüchtig
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
Sein rachsüchtiges Verhalten gegenüber seinen ehemaligen Kollegen war unprofessionell.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

schädlich
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
Die Fabrik setzte schädliche Dämpfe in die Luft frei.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

Memorisierung
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
Die Memorierung wichtiger Informationen ist entscheidend für Prüfungen.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

konglomerat
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
Der Markt ist ein Konglomerat aus kleinen Läden und Essensständen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

furche
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
Der Bauer pflügte Furrows auf dem Feld.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

eingeweiht
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
Die Organisation wurde offiziell eingeweiht.
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.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

verjüngen
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
Die Straße verengt sich, wenn sie die Berge erreicht.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.