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C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

Geschäftigkeit, Trubel
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Der Marktplatz war voller Verkäufer und Kunden.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

Ansturm
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
Der Ansturm von Wasser fegte die Brücke fort.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Keks
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Kinder essen gerne Schokoladenkekse mit Milch.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

unvergesslich
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Unvergessliche Ereignisse inspirieren Generationen.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

Dekadenz
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
Der Roman beschreibt den Verfall der wohlhabenden Elite.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

Mittel
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Er hatte nicht das Geld, mit dem er ein neues Haus kaufen konnte.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

unsicherheit; zweifel oder mangel an sicherheit
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
Die Unsicherheit über das Wetter verzögerte unsere Reise.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

korrigieren
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
Das Unternehmen ergriff Maßnahmen, um seine finanziellen Fehler zu beheben.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundan
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Philosophen diskutieren oft über ultramundane Realitäten jenseits der menschlichen Wahrnehmung.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

Aufsatz
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Sie schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Klimawandel.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

Specht
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Der Specht hämmerte gegen die Eiche.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

Koalition
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Mehrere Parteien bildeten eine Koalition, um das neue Gesetz zu verabschieden.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverän, höchst
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Die souveräne Regierung hat die Kontrolle über ihre Währung.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Die strahlenden Sterne erleuchteten den Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

ornamentale Abdeckung für ein Pferd; reiche und aufwändige Kleidung oder Dekoration
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Das Pferd des Königs war mit einem goldenen Caparison geschmückt.
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.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

wirtschaftliches Wachstum
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum des Landes war im letzten Jahrzehnt bemerkenswert.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

Wissen; scharfsinnig; listig;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
Sie gab ihm ein wissendes Lächeln, als er das Geheimnis erwähnte.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

Wal
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Der Blauwal ist das größte bekannte Tier, das je auf der Erde gelebt hat.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

studieren
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
Ich studiere Mathematik jeden Abend.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Grill / grillen
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Wir haben etwas Hühnchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

Hebamme
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
Die Hebamme blieb während der gesamten Geburt bei der Mutter.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nackt
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
Der Künstler malte ein nacktes Modell.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

Kindergarten
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
Sie hat ihr Kind in den Kindergarten eingeschrieben, um sich auf die Grundschule vorzubereiten.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine sublinguale Tablette für eine schnellere Aufnahme.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

Territorium
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Der König erweiterte sein Territorium.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Sie ist eine ruhige, schüchterne Frau, die Aufmerksamkeit vermeidet.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

Geschirrspüler
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Wir haben letzte Woche einen neuen Geschirrspüler in unserer Küche installiert.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

Arbeiter
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
Der Arbeiter kämpfte hart für bessere Löhne und Bedingungen.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

Leichenwagen;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Der schwarze Leichenwagen fuhr langsam zum Friedhof, gefolgt von einer Prozession von Trauernden.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

weit verbreitet
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
Die Nachricht von seiner Beförderung verbreitete sich weit in der Firma.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

dekorative Leiste
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
Die Holzverkleidung gab dem Raum einen klassischen Look.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

Schuh
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar Laufschuhe zum Trainieren.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

mit einem Niet fixieren / Aufmerksamkeit fesseln
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
Der Handwerker hat die Metallplatten zusammen gerivettiert.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

doppelt
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Sie hat die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft beider Länder.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navigieren
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
Das GPS hilft, komplexe Routen zu navigieren.
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Kunst
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
Sie studierte Kunst an der Universität.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

veränderlich
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Sie ist eine wandelbare Künstlerin, die mit vielen Stilen experimentiert.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

Melasse
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
Das Rezept verlangt nach Melasse, um dem Brot einen reichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
C1 verb /kəˈmɛmɔˌreɪt/

commemorate

kommemorieren
Meaning
To honor and remember someone or something through a ceremony or action.
Example
The statue was built to commemorate the fallen heroes.
Die Statue wurde errichtet, um die gefallenen Helden zu ehren.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

hemmen
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
Angst kann das persönliche Wachstum hemmen.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

mit vielen Blättern; mit Blättern bedeckt
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Die blätterreichen grünen Gemüse sind sehr nahrhaft.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

lang
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
Die lange Straße erstreckte sich über viele Meilen.
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.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

Topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Die Topographie der Region machte den Bau sehr herausfordernd.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Vizekönig
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
Der Vizekönig regierte die Kolonie im Namen des Königs.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

leihen
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Kann ich mir kurz deinen Stift leihen?
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

darstellen
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Der Roman porträtiert ein lebendiges Bild des Lebens auf dem Land.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

echt; authentisch; legitim
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Sie ist eine echte Expertin in ihrem Bereich.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

sich hin und her bewegen oder schwingen zwischen zwei Punkten oder Zuständen
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
Der Aktienmarkt tendiert dazu, sich in unsicheren Zeiten zu bewegen.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

Annehmlichkeiten
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
Das Hotel bietet moderne Annehmlichkeiten wie kostenloses WLAN und einen Pool.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

ein weiches Geräusch machen, wie beim Gehen im Matsch; unterdrücken oder zum Schweigen bringen
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Seine Stiefel machten ein Squelch-Geräusch im nassen Boden.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Sie entschieden sich, ihre Katze zu kastrieren, um mehr Kätzchen zu verhindern.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

humpeln / schwach
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Er hinkte, nachdem er sich am Knöchel verletzt hatte.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

unverbesserlich
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Er ist ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, der niemals die Hoffnung verliert.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

hinauswerfen
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Der Schiedsrichter musste den Spieler für unsportliches Verhalten hinauswerfen.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

Zeuge
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Der Zeuge sagte gestern vor Gericht aus.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

Syndikat
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Ein Syndikat von Investoren kaufte das strauchelnde Unternehmen.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heu
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Die Kühe fraßen Heu im Stall.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

unparteiisch
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Der Bericht gab eine unparteiische Sichtweise der Situation.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

Demonstration, Protest
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Die Arbeiter organisierten eine Demonstration für bessere Löhne.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

Überschwang
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
Die Begeisterung der Lehrerin inspirierte ihre Schüler.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

preisen
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
Der Lehrer pries die Hingabe und harte Arbeit des Schülers.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

Kochen
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Kochen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Sie hat ein großes Talent für Malerei.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

unwesentlich
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
Die bereitgestellten Beweise waren unwesentlich und wenig überzeugend.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
Die Beweise waren unbestreitbar und bewiesen seine Unschuld.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

anpassen
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Wir müssen das Design leicht anpassen.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforieren
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Die Maschine kann Papierblätter perforieren, um das Reißen zu erleichtern.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

quälen / Egge
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Die tragische Nachricht hat die ganze Familie gequält.