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B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

Erhaltung
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Eine ordnungsgemäße Erhaltung verlängert die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

wiehern
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Das Pferd wieherte, als es seinen Reiter sah.
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

steigend
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
Das Bewusstsein über Bildung zu steigern ist notwendig.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

Messgerät
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Das Manometer zeigte an, dass der Tank voll war.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
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 /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navigierbar
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
Der Fluss ist für kleine Boote während der Regenzeit navigierbar.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, als er ihren Namen vergaß.
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

dorn, scharfer Kommentar
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
Der Fischhaken hat einen kleinen Dorn, um zu verhindern, dass der Fisch entkommt.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

mit Eis oder Gletschern verbunden
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Die Berge waren mit Gletschereis bedeckt.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

Spieler
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Der Spieler erzielte das Siegestor.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Gift
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
Der Biss der Schlange enthält tödliches Gift.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

Anhängsel
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
Der Promi war immer von Anhängseln umgeben.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

Ruck; Stoß; Dussel
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Der plötzliche Ruck des Zuges ließ die Passagiere das Gleichgewicht für einen Moment verlieren.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

Olive
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
Olivenöl gilt als eines der gesündesten Kochöle, die verfügbar sind.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

Entwickler
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Sie arbeitet als Softwareentwicklerin in einem Technologieunternehmen.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

unterschreiben
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Bitte unterschreiben Sie den Vertrag unten auf der Seite.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

Epistel
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Er schrieb seinem Freund einen langen Brief über seine Reisen.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

falsch
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
Die Informationen, die du gegeben hast, waren falsch.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Ei
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen hatte ich Rührei zum Frühstück.
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.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

Wahlrecht
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Das allgemeine Wahlrecht war eine wichtige Forderung.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

hilfreich; nützlich
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Sie war sehr hilfreich bei der Organisation der Veranstaltung.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

Exzellenz
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
Die Schule ist bekannt für ihre akademische Exzellenz.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

entgegengesetzt
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Sie ist entschieden gegen Tierversuche.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

Husten
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Er hat starken Husten und blieb heute zu Hause.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

Schicksal
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass das Schicksal den Verlauf ihres Lebens bestimmt.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

zustimmen
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Ich stimme Ihrer Meinung zu in dieser Angelegenheit.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

strukturen
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Die Region hat alte Strukturen.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

Streit, abnutzen
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Er versuchte ruhig zu bleiben, aber seine Nerven begannen sich während des Streits abzunutzen.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

Heuchelei; Falschheit; Betrug;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
seine Heuchelei wurde aufgedeckt, als er andere für die gleichen Fehler kritisierte, die er selbst gemacht hatte.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

Reparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Der Reparateur reparierte die kaputte Waschmaschine schnell.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

düster
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
Die Höhle war feucht und düster, voller unheimlicher Geräusche.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Verwalter
Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
Der Schulverwalter führte neue Richtlinien für Schüler ein.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

mühle
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
Die alte Mühle wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

überhüpfen
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Er schaffte es, den Zaun problemlos zu überspringen.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

Imminenz, Zustand der Nähe
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
Die Imminenz des Sturms zwang die Menschen, Zuflucht zu suchen.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

Vereinbarung
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von allen Ländern akzeptiert.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

Designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Die Modedesignerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

Herrschaft der Reichen
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
Das Land wurde als Plutokratie regiert.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

Ausflucht, Umschwenken
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
Die Tergiversation des Politikers frustrierte seine Anhänger.
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.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

vortäuschen
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Die Kinder täuschten vor, Superhelden zu sein.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

dekorieren
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Wir werden das Zimmer für die Party dekorieren.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

ein winziger Betrag
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
Er zeigte keinen winzigen Anflug von Angst.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

liefern
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
Das Unternehmen liefert Bio-Lebensmittel an gesundheitsbewusste Kunden.
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 /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

Gerät, Vorrichtung, Geräteteil
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Dieses Gerät verbessert die Effizienz bei der Datenverarbeitung.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitarier
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Die unitarische Kirche ist bekannt für ihren inklusiven und offenen Ansatz.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

Scham
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Er fühlte tiefen Scham für sein unehrliches Verhalten bei der Arbeit.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

erschrocken
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Sie war durch das laute Geräusch draußen erschrocken.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

unbewusst
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Ängste kommen oft aus dem unbewussten Geist.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

milchreis
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Milchreis zu besonderen Anlässen.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

Pflanzen studieren
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Sie gingen in den Wald, um Pflanzen während ihres Urlaubs zu studieren.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

Erschöpfung
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Chronische Erschöpfung kann zu Erschöpfung und sinkender Produktivität führen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

entlasten
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Sie befreite sich von ihren Sorgen, indem sie sie mit ihrer Freundin teilte.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

in zwei teile teilen
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Die Straße verzweigt sich auf dem Hügel in zwei getrennte Wege.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

bereit; willens
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
Sie ist bereit, mit dem Projekt zu helfen.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

schließen
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

blumig
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes blumiges Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

Plattfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Plattfische wie Seezunge und Flunder sind ausgezeichnet zum Grillen.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

Schlussfolgerung; Abschluss; Entscheidung
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
Die Schlussfolgerung des Forschungspapiers fasste alle wichtigen Ergebnisse zusammen.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

Prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
Die Universität hat internationalen Prestige für ihre Forschung erlangt.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

allusiv
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
Der Roman ist voller allusiver Passagen, die auf klassische Literatur hinweisen.
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 ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

umweltveränderung
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
Die Stadt zeigt eine Umweltveränderung.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Er ist dafür bekannt, in seiner Arbeit gewissenhaft zu sein.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

legen
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falsch
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
Die Polizei hat ihn wegen der Verwendung eines falschen Ausweises verhaftet.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorreich; berühmt;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Der Sonnenuntergang war absolut glorios.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brennen
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
Die Kerze wird für mehrere Stunden brennen.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

Antilogie
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
Die Aussage des Politikers wurde wegen ihrer Antilogie kritisiert.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

befreien
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
Das neue Gesetz wird kleine Unternehmen von übermäßigen Vorschriften befreien.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

ganzheitlich
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Ein ganzheitlicher Ansatz zur Gesundheit berücksichtigt sowohl den Körper als auch den Geist.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

auftauchen
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Eine große Gesundheitskrise taucht aus der Verschmutzung auf.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

Hydroponik
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponik ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungibel
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
In der Finanzwelt gilt Geld als ein fungibles Gut.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

verlängert
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
Moderne Medizin hat die Lebenserwartung verlängert.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.