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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 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

ermächtigen
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Kinder zu ermächtigen kann zu gesellschaftlichem Fortschritt führen.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

Fohlen
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
Der Bauer trainierte das junge Fohlen, um einen Sattel zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
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.
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.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Trommel
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
Der Schlagzeuger hielt das perfekte Timing auf seinem Schlagzeug Set.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
Die Vibration des Telefons weckte mich auf.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathematisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Das Problem kann mathematisch statt durch Raten gelöst werden.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

Glück, Schicksal, Zufall
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Durch reines Glück entdeckte er den alten Brief, der in der Schublade versteckt war.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

Bar, sperren
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Sie entschieden sich, nach der Arbeit in der Bar zu treffen.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

auflösen
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Der Zucker wird schnell in heißem Tee aufgelöst.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
Das neue Gesetz wird den Einsatz von schädlichen Chemikalien in der Landwirtschaft verbieten.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

seltsam
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Der Film hatte ein seltsames Ende, das niemand erwartet hatte.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Er wirkte niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

jungfräulich
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Das Dorf feierte das Fest mit seinen jungfräulichen Mädchen, die tanzten.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

Halbtransparenz
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
Die Halbtransparenz der Vorhänge füllte den Raum mit sanftem Licht.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modulieren
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Ein guter Redner weiß, wie man seine Stimme moduliert.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

Eigenkapital
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Aktienbesitz in einem Unternehmen kann erhebliche Renditen abwerfen.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

Petition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Sie haben eine Petition unterschrieben, um die Verkehrssicherheit in der Region zu verbessern.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

direkt
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Sie sprach direkt mit dem Manager über ihre Bedenken.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

prägnant
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Eine prägnante Rede ist wirkungsvoller als eine lange Rede.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

globale Initiativen
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Globale Initiativen inspirieren bessere Abfallmanagementpraktiken.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

Generation; Produktion;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Jede Generation steht vor einzigartigen Herausforderungen, die ihre Weltanschauung und Werte prägen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

Syndrom
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Das Down-Syndrom beeinflusst die körperliche und geistige Entwicklung einer Person.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

Handübungen
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Regelmäßige Handübungen sind entscheidend für die Muskelregeneration.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

Tagesarbeiter
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
Der Bauer stellte einen Tagesarbeiter ein, um bei der Ernte zu helfen.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Der Teich wurde nur von den kleinen Wellen gestört, die durch die Brise verursacht wurden.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

Vollständiger Schatten, der dunkle Teil eines Sonnenflecks
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Während der Sonnenfinsternis standen wir im Umbras des Mondes.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

Elektrolyse
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Elektrolyse wird verwendet, um Wasserstoff aus Wasser zu trennen.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Turbulenzen
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
Das Flugzeug erlebte während des Fluges schwere Turbulenzen.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brüsk
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Sie wies den Vorschlag brusk ab.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

düster
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
Die Atmosphäre wurde plötzlich düster.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

Fragment; Stück;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Archäologen fanden Fragmente von antiker Keramik, die im Boden vergraben waren.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

ansammeln
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Staubpartikel akkumulieren mit der Zeit, um größere Himmelskörper zu bilden.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

etwas; ein bisschen; mäßig
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Der Film war etwas interessant, aber nicht großartig.
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.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Seine Rede war voller banaler Klischees.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

Quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Quarks bilden Protonen und Neutronen.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorm; gewaltig; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Sie machte enorme Fortschritte in ihrem Studium.
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

sich qualifizieren
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
Sie arbeitete hart, um sich für den Wettbewerb zu qualifizieren.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

überschatten
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Der Skandal überschattete seine Erfolge.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

Freiwilliger
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Viele Freiwillige halfen dabei, Obdachlosen Essen zu verteilen.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

Unterbrechung
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
Das Treffen wurde wegen einer unerwarteten Unterbrechung verschoben.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

Nenner
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Im Bruch 3/4 ist die Zahl 4 der Nenner.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

niederwerfen
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Er lag niedergeworfen auf dem Boden nach der langen Schlacht.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

verdächtig; zweifelhaft
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Die Polizei fand sein Verhalten sehr verdächtig.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgär; unhöflich; grob;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Seine vulgäre Sprache beleidigte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineffizient
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
Das alte Computersystem war ineffizient und verschwendete viel Zeit.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

mit den Zähnen knirschen
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Er begann, vor Wut mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

Unterwerfung oder Dominierung
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
Die Unterwerfung schwächerer Nationen durch koloniale Mächte prägte die Geschichte.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

Logiker
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristoteles gilt als einer der größten Logiker der Geschichte.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

Laune
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

verfahrensbezogen
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
Der Ausschuss folgte strikt den verfahrensbezogenen Regeln.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

Barometer zur Messung des atmosphärischen Drucks
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Das Barometer zeigte an, dass ein Sturm sich näherte.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

völlig erschöpft; müde
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Ich bin total erschöpft, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exportieren
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
Das Unternehmen exportiert Autos in viele Länder.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

krank
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
Der kranke Patient begann sich nach der Behandlung langsam zu erholen.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Sie schneidet Gemüse für das Abendessen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

Egoismus
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Sein ständiges Prahlen offenbarte seinen Egotismus.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

Vehemenz; Intensität der Gefühle oder Ausdrucksweise
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Er diskutierte mit solcher Vehemenz, dass jeder überrascht war.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

Nüchternheit
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
Er hat seine Nüchternheit fünf Jahre lang aufrechterhalten.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

verbrannt
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
Der Koch hat versehentlich das Steak verbrannt.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

bekennen
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Er bekennt seine Liebe zur klassischen Musik.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

Maschine
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Diese Waschmaschine ist sehr effizient.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

zahlungsunfähig
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
Das zahlungsunfähige Unternehmen konnte seinen finanziellen Verpflichtungen nicht nachkommen.