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C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

Eine Idee oder ein Gefühl tief in den Geist von jemandem einfließen lassen
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
Der Lehrer versuchte, den Schülern eine Liebe zum Lernen zu vermitteln.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

feucht
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Der Raum fühlte sich nach dem Regen kalt und feucht an.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

auf ausgezeichnete Weise
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Sie trat in dem Tanzwettbewerb auf ausgezeichnete Weise auf.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

Anbau
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
Der Anbau von Bio-Kulturen hat weltweit zugenommen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiskal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
Die Regierung hat neue fiskalische Politiken eingeführt, um die Inflation zu kontrollieren.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

anzeiger
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
Hoher Fieber ist oft ein Anzeiger für eine Infektion.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

wunderschön
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön beim Konzert.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

gründlich; vollständig;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Sie hat das ganze Haus gründlich gereinigt, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

Straße
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Er ging die Straße zum Park entlang.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostracisieren
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Nach dem Skandal wurde er von seinen ehemaligen Kollegen ostracized.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

kürbis
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Wir haben aus einem großen Kürbis eine Kürbislaterne geschnitzt.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

nachlässig
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Der nachlässige Elternteil ließ das Kind stundenlang alleine.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

aufrichtig
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Ich hoffe aufrichtig, dass Sie sich bald erholen.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

zögern
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Er zögerte stundenlang, bevor er ein Restaurant auswählte.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

sich benehmen
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Kinder sollten sich in der Schule gut benehmen.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

Membran
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Die Zellmembran kontrolliert die Bewegung von Substanzen hinein und heraus aus der Zelle.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

mehr Gewicht haben
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik überwiegen die Risiken.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

verbleibend
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Es gab nur noch wenige verbleibende Tickets für das Konzert.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

peinlich; unangenehm; beschämend
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Es war peinlich, als ich ihren Namen vergessen habe.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

die Kunst der schönen und dekorativen Handschrift
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Sie machte einen Kurs, um ihre Kalligraphie-Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Buchstabe; Brief
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

Syllogismus
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Der Philosoph erklärte das Konzept des Syllogismus mit einfachen Beispielen.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

entweder
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
Du kannst mich heute Abend anrufen oder mir eine E-Mail schicken.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.
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 /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

verwirrt, verwundert
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, als er die seltsame Frage stellte.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

Manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
Medienmanipulation beeinflusst die öffentliche Meinung.
A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

singen
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
sie singt wunderschön im Chor
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

erhaben
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Der König betrat die Halle mit einer erhabenen Präsenz.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

kabinett
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Die Journalisten enthüllten ein Kabinett von korrupten Politikern, die zusammenarbeiteten.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

katzenartig
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Ihre Bewegungen waren anmutig und fast katzenartig in ihrer Eleganz.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

städtisch
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Städtische Gebiete haben oft eine höhere Bevölkerungsdichte als ländliche Gebiete.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

erschüttern
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
Die Grausamkeit des Verbrechens erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

aufpolieren
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Er polierte den alten Tisch, bis er glänzte.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

schnell; rasch; zügig
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben schnell beendet.
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 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

übermäßige Bewunderung
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
Die Sängerin genoss die übermäßige Bewunderung ihrer Fans.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

Anstiftung, Erregung
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Seine Rede führte zur Fomentierung von Gewalt in der Region.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

abgenutzt durch die Zeit
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Das abgenutzte Haus trug ein Gefühl von Geschichte und Nostalgie.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

Unterwäsche
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Hochzeit.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

saurer machen
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Bauern befürchten, dass Verschmutzung den Boden saurer machen wird.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

Glück
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

Verneinung
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
Die Theorie basiert auf der Verneinung traditioneller Überzeugungen.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

vorwegnehmen
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Die wirtschaftlichen Reformen präfigurierten große soziale Veränderungen.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

verlottert
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

Waffel (Lebensmittel), vage sprechen
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Er redete immer wieder und konnte keine Entscheidung treffen.
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.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

gestern
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Gestern sind wir in den Park gegangen.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

wirtschaftliches system
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Der Kapitalismus, der Sozialismus und die gemischten Wirtschaften sind Typen von Wirtschaftssystemen.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

leuchtend
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
Die Künstlerin verwendete leuchtende Farben in ihrem Gemälde.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

heute Abend
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Heute Abend schauen wir einen Film.
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.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

unmittelbar danach;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Er beendete seine Rede und verließ unmittelbar danach die Bühne.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

abschreckend oder herausfordernd
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
Die Aufgabe schien beängstigend, aber sie beendete sie erfolgreich.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

Glück
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

staubig
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
Das alte Bücherregal war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung staubig.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

Fähigkeit; Meisterschaft;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Seine Meisterschaft auf der Geige beeindruckte Zuschauer auf der ganzen Welt.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

streitsüchtig
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Er ist als ein streitsüchtiger Nachbar bekannt, der oft Leute verklagt.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

abgedroschen
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von abgedroschenen Phrasen, die das Publikum nicht inspirierten.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Kuh
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Die Kuh produziert jeden Morgen frische Milch.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

lange Reise
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Ihre Karriere war eine Odyssee aus Herausforderungen und Erfolgen.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

schnitzen
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
Der Künstler schnitzte eine wunderschöne Statue aus Marmor.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

Varianz
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Es gibt eine große Varianz in den Leistungsniveaus der Studenten.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

Schmeichlerisch
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Sein schmeichlerisches Verhalten nervte seine Kollegen.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatisch
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Sie liebt die asiatische Kultur.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
Die Teilnahme an der Kundgebung war beeindruckend, mit Tausenden von Menschen, die erschienen.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Sie war von unbeschreiblicher Freude erfüllt, als sie die Nachricht über ihren Erfolg hörte.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.