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C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implodieren
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
Das alte Gebäude implodierte während der Abrissarbeiten.
A2 verb /der/

dare

wagen
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Ich fordere dich auf, in den Pool zu springen.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Mosaik
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Die Decke der Kirche war mit einem wunderschönen Mosaik geschmückt.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

entspannen
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tiefes Atmen hilft, sich nach einem stressigen Tag zu entspannen.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleander
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Die schönen Oleanderblumen blühten im Garten, trotz ihrer giftigen Natur.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

grüne Papaya
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
Grüner Papayasalat ist ein beliebtes Gericht in der thailändischen Küche.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

erleuchtet; aufgeklärt; weise;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Der erleuchtete Lehrer teilte Weisheit mit allen seinen Schülern.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

unheilvoll; drohend
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen ominös aus, bevor der Sturm kam.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

Umfang
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Umfang des Kreises zu berechnen.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

Qualitätsschlaf
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
Qualitätsschlaf verbessert die kognitive Funktion und die allgemeine Gesundheit.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

Vermögenspfänder
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
Der Vermögenspfänder nahm das Auto des Mieters in Besitz, bis die Schuld beglichen war.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

Überwuchs
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
Der Überwuchs des Unkrauts ließ den Garten ungeordnet erscheinen.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

Adhärenz
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
Die Einhaltung von Regeln ist in jeder Organisation entscheidend.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

eine kleine, exklusive Gruppe
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Er gehörte einer Gruppe von Künstlern an, die sich jeden Freitag trafen.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

unbedacht
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Seine unbedachte Bemerkung verletzte ihre Gefühle.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

betont
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Er ging mit betonten Schritten über die Bühne.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisit
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Die exquisite Handwerkskunst der Uhr machte sie zu einem Sammlerstück.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Die Soldaten wurden angewiesen, die Gefangenen zu entwaffnen.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

Wels mit langen Barteln
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
Der Fischer fing einen Wels mit langen Barteln im Fluss.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

unpraktikabel
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Die Wiederherstellung des Waldes kann unpraktikabel werden, wenn die Zerstörung fortsetzt.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

Schmollen
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
Das Kind begann zu schmollen, als es das Spielzeug nicht bekam.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

seit
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Ich kenne sie seit meiner Kindheit.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

nachweisbar
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Es gab nachweisbare Beweise dafür, dass er unschuldig war.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

anständig
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Er fand nach Monaten der Suche einen anständigen Job.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

Usurpation
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
Die Usurpation des Präsidentenamtes durch den General führte zu politischen Unruhen.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

vorab etablieren
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Einige Regeln wurden vorab etabliert, bevor das Treffen stattfand.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

Hydrolyse
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Hydrolyse spaltet komplexe Moleküle in einfachere Formen.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

verwalten
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Er verwaltet ein Team von zwanzig Mitarbeitern effektiv.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

Salzgehaltintrusion
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
Salzgehaltintrusion betrifft Küstenregionen.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

Glockenturm
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
Der Glockenturm der Kirche beherbergte eine große Bronzeglocke.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

ungemütlich
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Wir mussten während der Reise in einem ungemütlichen Zimmer bleiben.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

zuerst
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Zuerst müssen wir das Budgetproblem lösen, bevor wir fortfahren.
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 /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

Tumult
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Die Proteste verursachten einen Tumult auf dem Stadtplatz.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

wickeln
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Sie wickelte das Baby in eine weiche Decke.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

sonst noch
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
Brauchen Sie noch etwas?
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Die Handlungen wurden absichtlich geplant, um Schaden zu verursachen.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

Glück
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

Pullover
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Pullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

sehr starker sexueller Wunsch; ein leidenschaftlicher Wunsch nach etwas
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Seine Lust nach Macht korrumpierte ihn völlig.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

Artefakte
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Archäologen entdeckten wertvolle Artefakte in den Ruinen.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
Für diese Jahreszeit war es ungewöhnlich kalt.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falsch; inkorrekt; täuschend; künstlich
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
Der Zeuge gab im Gericht falsches Zeugnis ab.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

griesgrämig
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
Der griesgrämige alte Mann beschwerte sich über alles.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Empfänger
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Sie hob den Hörer ab, um den Anruf entgegenzunehmen.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

gültig
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Parteien gültig unterzeichnet.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

Schwanz
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
Der Hund wedelte fröhlich mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

Ellenbogen
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
Er hat sich den Ellenbogen beim Tennisspielen verletzt.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
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 /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

Kraftstoffverbrauch
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Dieses Auto bietet auf Autobahnen eine ausgezeichnete Kraftstoffeffizienz.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

selbst
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Sie haben das Problem selbst gelöst.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

Kornische
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Die elegante Kornische fügte dem Wohnzimmer einen klassischen Akzent hinzu.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

neigen
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Sie ist geneigt, dem Vorschlag zuzustimmen.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

zusätzlich
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Sie brachte zusätzliches Essen für das Picknick mit.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

lange und leidenschaftliche Rede halten, oft in Wut
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vor der Menge über eine Stunde lang.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

grafisch; visuell; lebendig;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
Das grafische Design war farbenfroh und auffällig.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

verschwören
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Die beiden Firmen verschworen sich, um die Preise auf dem Markt festzulegen.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

Dienst
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
Wahre Bildung fördert den Wert des Dienstes für andere.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

fokussieren
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Konzentrieren Sie sich auf das, was wirklich wichtig ist, um Ihr Leben zu vereinfachen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

muskulös und stark
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
Der Athlet hatte einen muskulösen Körperbau, der seine Stärke zeigte.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

eingewurzelt
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
Seine eingewurzelten Gewohnheiten waren schwer zu brechen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

verwegen
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Sein verwegener Plan, den Berg ohne angemessene Ausrüstung zu erklimmen, schockierte alle.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

Freude
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Das Festival war voller Freude und Lachen.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

verfassungsmäßig
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Verfassungsrechtliche Reformen gewährleisten Fairness im System.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

ebenso; ebenfalls; auf ähnliche Weise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Sie hat hart für die Prüfung gelernt, und ihr Bruder hat ebenfalls so gehandelt.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

Geografie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Sie studiert Geografie, um die Welt zu verstehen.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

uns
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
Sie gab uns ein Geschenk.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

vorfall
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
Die Polizei reagierte schnell auf den Vorfall im Park.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

schön; attraktiv; bezaubernd;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
Sie hat eine schöne Stimme, die jeden fesselt.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

Grund; Zweck;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Sie arbeitete Überstunden zum Wohl der Zukunft ihrer Familie.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

Tandemfahrrad
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
Das Paar genoss es, mit ihrem Tandemfahrrad durch den Park zu fahren.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

Kordialität; Freundlichkeit
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Die Kordialität des Gastgebers ließ alle Gäste sich willkommen und wohl fühlen.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.