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C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

aufnehmen, assimilieren, trinken
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Er versuchte, die Weisheit von seinem Mentor aufzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

Mittelmäßigkeit
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Er weigerte sich, sich mit Mittelmäßigkeit zufrieden zu geben und strebte nach Größe.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

bitten
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Sie bat ihn verzweifelt, bei ihr zu bleiben.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

rein; klar; ohne Flecken; ohne Diskriminierung;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

Antwort; Reaktion
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
Die Antwort der Regierung auf die Krise war schnell und entscheidend.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

phönix vogel
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Phönix alle 500 Jahre aus seiner Asche aufsteigt.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

frontal
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos sind an der Kreuzung frontal zusammengestoßen.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

Diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
Das Museum zeigte ein Diorama eines alten Dorfes.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Deduktion
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Seine Deduktion aus den Beweisen war korrekt.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

Stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit führte zu wirtschaftlicher Stagnation.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

Zaun
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Sie bauten einen Zaun um den Garten.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

Anhänger
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
Der Sänger hat eine große Anhängerschaft auf der ganzen Welt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensiv
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Er wurde defensiv, als er wegen seiner Arbeit kritisiert wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obszön
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum zum Lachen und Erröten.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

Vorfahre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Forscher verfolgten den Brauch bis zu einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

gepuffter Reis
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Ich esse gerne gepufften Reis als gesunden Snack.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

Testimonium; Beweis
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Der Zeuge gab während des Prozesses ein überzeugendes Testimonium ab.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagieren
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Die Schüler interagieren während der Unterrichtsdiskussionen mit den Lehrern.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

witziger Kommentar
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Sie machte eine witzige Bemerkung über das Wetter während des Treffens.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

Marketing, Werbung, Verkaufsförderung
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
Digitale Werbung hat die Geschäftsstrategien transformiert.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

interimistisch
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
Interim-Regierungen verwalten Übergangsphasen.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

Rille / Rhythmus
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Der DJ ließ die Menge zum Groove tanzen.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

lebenslang
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Sie blieben lebenslange Freunde.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.
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.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

bestechlich
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, bestechlich und korrupt zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

orthodox
Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
Er stammt aus einer sehr orthodoxen Familie.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

schriftlich
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Der Priester gab während der Predigt einen schriftlichen Hinweis.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

junger Mensch; ein Kind oder Jugendlicher; jemand, der in Erfahrung jung ist
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
Der junge zeigte großes Talent im Sport.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

versöhnen, in Einklang bringen
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Sie versuchten, ihre Unterschiede durch offene Kommunikation zu versöhnen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

Einbildung, Fantasie
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.
A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Nachmittag
Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf einen Kaffee.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sein ungeschicktes Handling der Situation machte sie schlimmer.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

jugendlich; minderjährig
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
Das Jugendgericht befasst sich mit Fällen, die junge Straftäter unter achtzehn Jahren betreffen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

Handhabung; Fähigkeit, etwas zu ergreifen
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
Die Therapeuten beurteilten die Handhabung des Patienten während der Handtherapie.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

darstellung
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Ihre Darstellung des Teams war tadellos.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

Karriere / Beruf
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Sie baute eine erfolgreiche Karriere in der Medizin auf.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

Wiese
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Die Kühe grasten friedlich auf der grünen Wiese.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

Atempause
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
Das Wochenende bot eine willkommene Atempause von der Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

Tontopf
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
Der Tontopf hält Wasser im Sommer auf natürliche Weise kühl.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

Teig
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Sie knetete den Teig zehn Minuten lang, bevor sie ihn buk.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Malati-Rebe bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit süß riechenden Blumen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

ungenießbar
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Die Pilze waren giftig und völlig ungenießbar.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

Büro/Agentur
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Das Reisebüro half ihnen, ihren Urlaub zu planen.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

mit Hörnern durchbohren
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
Der Bulle hat den Matador während des Kampfes aufgespießt.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternität
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
Das Krankenhaus verfügt über eine ausgezeichnete Entbindungsstation für neue Mütter.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

Diversifikation
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Diversifikation hilft, das Investitionsrisiko zu verringern.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

karnivor
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Löwen sind karnivore Tiere, die andere Tiere zur Nahrung jagen.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Der Chirurg musste das beschädigte Gewebe während der Operation abreißen.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

Zunge; der muskulöse Organ im Mund, das zum Schmecken, Sprechen und Schlucken verwendet wird; eine Sprache
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
Der Arzt bat ihn, die Zunge für die Untersuchung herauszuhalten.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasierer
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Er hat sich mit einem scharfen Rasierer den Bart rasiert.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

bezieht sich auf die Korrektur von Knochen- oder Muskelverformungen
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Sie besuchte einen orthopädischen Chirurgen wegen ihrer Rückenschmerzen.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

Beschleunigung
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
Das Auto zeigte eine schnelle Beschleunigung auf der Autobahn.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

konzentrisch
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte konzentrische Kreise auf die Leinwand.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Der Sprecher hielt die Pressekonferenz im Namen des Unternehmens.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
Der Rechtsanwalt argumentierte leidenschaftlich vor dem Richter.
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

unwiederbringlicher Schaden
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
Der Klimawandel verursacht unwiederbringlichen Schaden an Ökosystemen.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

Brot
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Sie kaufte frisches Brot von der Bäckerei.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

Schaden, Nachteil, Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Rauchen ist ein Detriment für die Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

Tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Eisbären streifen durch die eisige Tundra.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentziell
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Sie durchlebte eine existentielle Krise in der Mitte ihres Lebens.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

Viertel
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
Das Unternehmen meldete im ersten Quartal des Jahres starke Gewinne.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

Verkauf
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
Der Laden hat einen Verkauf von Winterkleidung.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

Wucher
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
Das Gesetz verbietet streng Zinswucher.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

unverkauft
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Die unverkauften Waren wurden ins Lager zurückgeschickt.