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C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

Drachenfrucht
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
Die Pitaya hat einen milden, süßen Geschmack und ein einzigartiges Aussehen.
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

streng
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
Ein strenger Studienplan hilft den Studenten, bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

nachsichtig
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Die nachsichtige Mutter ließ ihr Kind lange aufbleiben.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

Gedenk
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Sie gaben eine Gedenkmünze zum Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit heraus.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

gefräßig
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Er hat einen gefräßigen Hunger nach Wissen.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

Gehalt
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
Der Professor erhielt sein jährliches Gehalt von der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir gründete den Sierra Club 1892, um wilde Gebiete zu schützen.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Ehrlich und offen
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
Der Geschäftsabschluss war völlig ehrlich und offen.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

Kiefer
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
Sie brach ihr Kiefer im Unfall.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; minimal; gering
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
Die marginale Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen war kaum spürbar.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

völlständig
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
Der Raum war völlig still.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

spaßig
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Seine spaßige Art machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

Auszug
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
Der Lehrer las einen Auszug aus dem Roman.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

Papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
Papaya ist reich an Vitaminen und sehr gut für die Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

wertvoll
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Freiwilligenarbeit im Unterschlupf war eine wertvolle Erfahrung.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

Witwe
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Die Witwe erhielt Unterstützung von ihrer Familie und Gemeinschaft.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

Glück
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

Andeutung
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
Die Andeutung des Managers war an seinen Konkurrenten gerichtet.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jonglieren
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Er versuchte, Arbeit, Studium und familiäre Verantwortung gleichzeitig zu jonglieren.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Ich brauche ein sauberes Bettlaken, um das Bett zu bedecken.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

vertreiben
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Die Truppen vertrieben den Feind vom Hügel.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

Fahrrad / Zyklus
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

wilder junge
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
Das wilde Mädchen kletterte lieber auf Bäume als mit Puppen zu spielen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

unsterblich
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Mythen sprechen von unsterblichen Wesen.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

Analgesie
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
Der Arzt induzierte die Analgesie, bevor er den Eingriff durchführte.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

Schaden, Behinderung
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
Hörverlust kann durch längere Exposition gegenüber lauten Geräuschen verursacht werden.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

Inertie; Bewegungsmangel
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
Die Inertie des Teams verhinderte, dass es sich an die sich schnell ändernden Marktbedingungen anpasste.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

Lohn; Gehalt;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
Das Unternehmen hat den Mindestlohn für alle Arbeiter erhöht.
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

Uniform
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
Alle Schüler müssen in der Schule eine Uniform tragen.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

Programm
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
Das Programm beginnt um 9 Uhr pünktlich.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

nach unten
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
Der Ball rollte die Piste nach unten.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

zusätzliches Geschenk
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Der Ladenbesitzer bot ein Bonbon als zusätzliches Geschenk an.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

bedeckt
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
Der Wald ist mit Grün bedeckt.
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

auf pompöse oder dogmatische Weise sprechen oder handeln; als Pontifex amtieren
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
Er pontifizierte über eine Stunde lang über die Bedeutung von Bildung.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

zurückgezogen
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Nach dem Vorfall wurde er zurückgezogen und mied seine Freunde.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

Erziehung
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
Effektive Erziehung hilft Kindern, Vertrauen und Unabhängigkeit zu entwickeln.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

prägnant und bedeutsam
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Sie gab einen prägnanten Kommentar ab, der das Thema perfekt zusammenfasste.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

Edikt
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Der König erließ ein Edikt, das das Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen verbot.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

Liste
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Der Richter überprüfte die Liste, bevor er die Sitzung begann.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

Treue, Gelübde
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Er schwor ihr seine Treue vor der Versammlung.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

Theorie des Lass sie denken, was sie wollen
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Er folgt der 'Lass sie Theorie' und ignoriert Negativität.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

Pädiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule in Pädiatrie zu spezialisieren.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

herabsetzen
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Es ist ungerecht, Menschen für ihre Meinungen herabzusetzen.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

Proselyt
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Sie wurde ein Proselyt, nachdem sie zu einem neuen Glauben konvertiert war.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

Influencer, Person, die Produkte bewirbt
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Social-Media-Influencer beeinflussen die Vorlieben der Verbraucher.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

unvergänglich; ewig; unsterblich
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
Die unvergängliche Schönheit der klassischen Kunst inspiriert weiterhin Generationen.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

vollmundig
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Er bevorzugt einen vollmundigen Rotwein zu seinem Abendessen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
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.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

talent
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Sie hat ein Talent dafür, Menschen bequem fühlen zu lassen.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

Ekstase
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Seine Ekstase war nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft deutlich sichtbar.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

Nebentätigkeit
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Die Nebentätigkeiten führten zu einem besseren gegenseitigen Verständnis.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

Einfachheit, Natürlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Ihre Artlosigkeit machte sie bei allen beliebt.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

Bergbau
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
Der Bergbau in dieser Region hat in den letzten Jahren zugenommen.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

Romanze
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Ihre Romanze begann, als sie sich in der Universitätsbibliothek trafen.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

agglomerieren
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Die Staubpartikel begannen, sich in größeren Klumpen zu agglomerieren.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

leidenschaftlich; intensiv enthusiastisch; brennend vor Emotionen
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Sie hielt eine fervide Rede über den Umweltschutz.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

Sponsor
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
Das Unternehmen wurde der Hauptsponsor der Veranstaltung.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

akzeptabel
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
Die Straße ist nach dem Sturm nur schwer passierbar.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Königin Crepe Myrte
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
Die Königin Crepe Myrte blühte wunderschön im Garten mit ihren lila Blumen.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

in letzter Zeit; neulich;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Ich habe ihn in letzter Zeit nicht gesehen, aber ich habe gehört, dass er einen neuen Job hat.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

Unterschrift
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift am Ende des Dokuments.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre unangreifbare Ehrlichkeit.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

unbeweglich
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Nach dem Unfall war er wochenlang unbeweglich.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

Maxime
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
Ehrlichkeit ist eine zeitlose Maxime, die in jeder Kultur geschätzt wird.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

Hartkohle
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
Die Fabrik verwendete Anthrazit als ihre Hauptbrennstoffquelle.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

aufdringlich
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
Der aufdringliche Verkäufer rief immer wieder an, trotz wiederholter Ablehnungen.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

häretisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Der Priester verurteilte das Buch als häretisch.