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C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

Dummheit
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
Der Plan wurde aufgrund seiner völligen Dummheit aufgegeben.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

Genesungsphase
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Seine Genesungsphase dauerte fast zwei Monate nach dem Unfall.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

erstaunlich
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
Die erstaunliche Entdeckung veränderte die Art und Weise, wie wir das Universum sehen.
A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

Zoo
Meaning
an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public
Example
We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.
Wir haben den Zoo besucht, um die Löwen und Elefanten zu sehen.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

unpraktikabel
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Die Wiederherstellung des Waldes kann unpraktikabel werden, wenn die Zerstörung fortsetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

geschwollen, pompös
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war so pompös, dass viele Studenten das Interesse verloren.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

schwören
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Ich schwöre, die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

unproduktiv; ineffektiv
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
Das Treffen war unproduktiv und verschwendete die Zeit aller.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

unnatürlich
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Das Lächeln des Schauspielers sah unnatürlich und gezwungen aus.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

Minderungsstrategien
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Regierungen müssen Mitigationsstrategien für den Klimawandel ergreifen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

Abweichung; Abkommen von einem festgelegten Kurs
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Jede Abweichung von der festgelegten Vorgehensweise muss sofort gemeldet werden.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

erleuchtet; aufgeklärt; weise;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Der erleuchtete Lehrer teilte Weisheit mit allen seinen Schülern.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

koinzident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Das Festival war mit dem Nationalfeiertag koizident.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

Durst löschen
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Sie trank kaltes Wasser, um ihren Durst zu stillen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

Kohlebergmann
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
Der Kohlebergmann verbrachte lange Stunden unter Tage und förderte Kohle.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Fachwerk
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
Der Ingenieur entwarf einen starken Fachwerkträger für die neue Brücke.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

Gewichtseinheit für Edelsteine
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Sie erhielt einen Diamantring mit zwei Karat für ihre Verlobung.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

religiöse Kleidung
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
Der Priester trug während der Zeremonie ein goldenes Gewand.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

Geburtshelfer
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
Der Geburtshelfer überwachte die Gesundheit der Mutter während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

wohlwollend, großzügig
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
Der wohltätige Führer spendete Geld, um ein Krankenhaus zu bauen.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamisch
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
Die Stadt hat viele islamische Kulturzentren.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologisch
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'Gratis Geschenk' zu sagen gilt als tautologisch.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

Belohnung
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Er erhielt eine Belohnung für die Rückgabe des verlorenen Portemonnaies.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

verfault; schlecht
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
Der Apfel ist verfault und sollte weggeworfen werden.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

Doppeldeckerbus
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Der rote Doppeldeckerbus ist ein berühmtes Symbol von London.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

Leser
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Sie ist eine schnelle Leserin, die Bücher an einem Tag beendet.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

Versammlung
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Wir haben letztes Wochenende an einer Familienversammlung teilgenommen.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

verdreifachen
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Gewinn in nur einem Jahr verdreifacht.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injektieren
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff in den Arm des Patienten injizieren.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
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.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

kriminell
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
Die Polizei hat letzte Nacht einen gefährlichen Kriminellen festgenommen.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Sie fügte frische Tomaten zum Salat hinzu.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
In Kriegszeiten erfordert die Dringlichkeit der Situation schnelle Entscheidungen.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

ausrutschen
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Boden und fiel.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

verzeihbar; nicht wirklich falsch; geringfügig
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Seine späte Ankunft wurde als verzeihliches Vergehen betrachtet.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

aufschlussreich
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Ihr Schweigen war aufschlussreicher als Worte.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

künstlerisch
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Sie hat ein künstlerisches Gespür für Design.
C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

Steuermann; Kapitän
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
Der erfahrene Steuermann steuerte das Yacht geschickt durch den engen Kanal während des Sturms.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

einsam; isoliert; allein
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Er lebte ein einsames Leben in den Bergen.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Seine Hände waren nach der Schlacht mit Blut befleckt.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

Mausoleum
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
Der König wurde in einem prächtigen Mausoleum beerdigt.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

bedingungslos
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Sie bot ihrem Freund in Not bedingungslosen Support an.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrem schmutzig
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Er lebte in einem schmutzigen Zimmer mit kaputten Möbeln.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

Marke; Zeichen; Note
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Sie erhielt die höchste Note in der Mathematikprüfung.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

unentschlossen
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Sie war unentschlossen, welche Universität sie besuchen sollte.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

ekstatisch
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Die Fans waren ekstatisch, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinos
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

Verletzung; Verstoß gegen Regeln
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es die Umweltvorschriften verletzt hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

Hypochonder
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Er galt als ein Hypochonder, der sich immer um seine Gesundheit sorgte.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

Störung
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Der Motor versagte wegen Überhitzung.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

Ruderer
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
Der erfahrene Ruderer ruderte das Boot über den Fluss.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

Nutzer
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Er ist ein häufiger Nutzer dieser App.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

körperliche Fitness
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
Fitness-Tests stellen die Sicherheit von Fahrzeugen sicher.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

Ausflug; Exkursion
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
Die Schule organisierte einen Ausflug ins Wissenschaftsmuseum für alle Schüler.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

Flammenbaum
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
Der Goldmohur-Baum blühte schön in der Sommerhitze.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

ausscheiden
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Der Pilot wurde während des Notfalls aus dem Flugzeug ejectet.
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Jahr
Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
Dieses Jahr planen wir eine Reise in die Berge.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

dumm; stumm; idiotisch
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

ein Ort oder Zustand des Leidens, bewohnt von den Seelen der Sünder, die ihre Sünden sühnen, bevor sie in den Himmel kommen
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Nach dem Unfall fühlte sich die lange Genesung wie eine Art Purgatorium an.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

Weh
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Ihr Herz war mit Weh erfüllt, als sie die traurige Nachricht hörte.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

Fürbitte
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
Der Gefangene wurde aufgrund der Fürbitte einflussreicher Führer freigelassen.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

netz
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz ins Meer.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

Glück
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

synchronisieren
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
Der Film wurde in mehrere Sprachen synchronisiert für die internationale Veröffentlichung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

Alter
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Sie fragte höflich nach seinem Alter.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

knittern
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Sie verzog die Nase bei dem seltsamen Geruch.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

Münzen
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Die Transaktion wurde mit Münzen durchgeführt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

missbilligen
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Viele Eltern missbilligen das Rauchen.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

Frist; Abgabedatum;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
Die Frist für die Einreichung des Projekts ist nächsten Freitag.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

gesetzlich
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Das Unternehmen muss alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften einhalten.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

hilfsbereit
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Das Personal im Hotel war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

wilde oder gewalttätige Wut;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er entdeckte, dass jemand sein Fahrrad gestohlen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

erschöpfen
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
Die lange Reise hat die Kinder erschöpft.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

Beruf; Beschäftigung; Übernahme
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
Lehren ist ihr gewählter Beruf.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

zollpflichtig
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Importierte Elektronik ist an der Grenze oft zollpflichtig.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

leugnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Er leugnete, das Geld gestohlen zu haben.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

unterkunft
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, für alle erschwingliche Unterkünfte bereitzustellen.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

eintauchen
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Sie tauchte ihr Brot in die Suppe.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

Catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
Catechu-Extrakt wird häufig in der traditionellen Medizin verwendet.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.