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B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

Eindruck, Konzept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Das Buch hinterließ bei mir einen guten ersten Eindruck.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

vorsprung oder aufgebläht
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Sein aufgeblähter Bauch war nach dem Essen zu sehen.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

herzlichen glückwunsch
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu deiner Beförderung! Du hast diesen Erfolg wirklich verdient.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

Trübung
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
Die Trübung des Wassers erschwerte das Sehen der Fische.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

Stern
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Tausende von Sternen sind im klaren Nachthimmel sichtbar.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
Er wird wahrscheinlich heute Abend spät ankommen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

entmutigen
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Die ständigen Ablehnungsbriefe begannen, den jungen Schriftsteller zu entmutigen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Sie sprach mit einer ungewöhnlichen Sanftheit, die alle überraschte.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

Ausnahme
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
Die meisten Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden, mit Ausnahme von einigen, die abwesend waren.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

verwirren
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
Die unerwartete Frage schien sie aus der Fassung zu bringen.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

hexe
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
Im Märchen lebte die böse Hexe allein in einer Hütte tief im Wald.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

ungehemmt
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
Korruption war ungehemmt in der Stadtverwaltung.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
Die Jugend ist schön, aber vergänglich.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

Straßenkind
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Die zerlumpten Straßenkinder spielten am Ufer des Flusses.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

Gasifizierung
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
Die Gasifizierung wird häufig verwendet, um aus Kohle Brenngas zu erzeugen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

lokalisieren
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Sie haben es geschafft, die verlorenen Schlüssel unter dem Sofa zu lokalisieren.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

Gültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
Die Gültigkeit des Vertrags läuft nächsten Monat ab.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

Vernunft, Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Ihre Vernunft bei Entscheidungen wurde geschätzt.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

Annalist
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
Der Annalist dokumentierte sorgfältig die Ereignisse der Herrschaft des Königs.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

Bettler
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Der Bettler bettelte um Essen an der Straßenecke.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

euphorisch
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Die Fans waren euphorisch nach dem Sieg ihrer Mannschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

feige
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
Der feige Führer vermied es, schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

frei
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Nach dem Abschluss fühlte er sich frei und bereit, die Welt zu erkunden.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

wohlriechend
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Der Garten war mit wohlriechenden Blumen gefüllt.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

Opportunismus
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Seine Entscheidung wurde durch Opportunismus motiviert, nicht durch Werte.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Nachjustierung
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Nachdem er in eine neue Stadt gezogen war, durchlief er eine Phase der Nachjustierung.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
Sie glaubten, ihr Treffen sei von Schicksal vorbestimmt.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

Sprachrhythmus mit Auf- und Abstieg der Tonhöhe
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine natürliche Kadenz, die das Publikum fesselte.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

züchtigen / unterwerfen
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
Der Trainer züchtigte das Team nach ihrer schlechten Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

Sediment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Der Fluss trug Sediment während der Überschwemmung stromabwärts.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

belasten
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Sie war mit dem schweren Gepäck während ihrer Reise belastet.
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

Vertrag abschließen
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
Das Unternehmen wird einen neuen Lieferanten für Materialien beauftragen.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
Die unvergleichliche Schönheit des Taj Mahal beeindruckt die Besucher.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

verzichten
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Er verzichtete auf seine alten Gewohnheiten und begann ein neues Leben.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

intervenieren
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Sie hat beim Lehrer eingegriffen, um ihrem Bruder eine weitere Chance zu geben.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

Emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
Der Emigrant begann ein neues Leben in Kanada.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

Schulterstück
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
Die Epaulette des Offiziers glänzte hell im Sonnenlicht.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

dicker, süßer Sirup
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Sie goss den Sirup über die Pfannkuchen.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

streitsüchtig
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Er ist als ein streitsüchtiger Nachbar bekannt, der oft Leute verklagt.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

rohr
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
Er benutzte ein Rohr, um die Flüssigkeit zu messen.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Würziges Essen kann gastrointestinale Probleme verursachen.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

Zertifizierung
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Sie erhielt ihre berufliche Zertifizierung nach Abschluss des Trainingsprogramms.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

Clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Der ganze Clan versammelte sich, um das Festival zu feiern.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

luxuriös
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem luxuriösen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

synchronisieren
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
Der Film wurde in mehrere Sprachen synchronisiert für die internationale Veröffentlichung.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

machtlos
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Die Bürger fühlten sich machtlos gegen das korrupte System.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

Pakt; Vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt, um den Krieg zu beenden.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

fegen
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Sie fegt jeden Morgen den Boden.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

Jahrtausend
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Das Jahr 2000 wurde als Beginn eines neuen Jahrtausends gefeiert.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

im Überfluss sein
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Gelegenheiten gibt es in Hülle und Fülle im Technologiebereich.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

berühmt
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Sie hatte eine berühmte Karriere in der Medizin.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anämisch
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb Eisenpräparate für ihren anämischen Zustand.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

Unwissenheit
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

Rückstände
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Der Verbrennungsprozess hinterlässt keine schädlichen Rückstände.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

Ikonoklast
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
Er war als Ikonoklast bekannt, der alte Traditionen herausforderte.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

alltäglich
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Diese Schuhe sind perfekt für den täglichen Gebrauch.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

übermäßig verziert / rötlich
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Der übermäßig verzierte Stil des Sprechers machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

Archipel
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Indonesien ist ein Archipel mit Tausenden von Inseln.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

lauthals
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
Die lauthals schreiende Menge forderte Gerechtigkeit.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

weit
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
Die Schule ist weit von meinem Haus entfernt.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

Speisesaal
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Die Studenten haben im Speisesaal zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

schimpfen
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Er schrie über die ungerechte Behandlung bei der Arbeit.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

Unternehmen
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
Sie gründete ihr eigenes Unternehmen, um handgemachte Produkte zu verkaufen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

winterlich
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
Die winterliche Jahreszeit ist in den Bergen oft hart.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

anstiften
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

greifbar
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Die Vorteile von Bewegung sind greifbar und messbar.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
bitte öffne die Tür für mich.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

europäisch
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Sie studierte europäische Geschichte an der Universität.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

hilfstran
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
der hilfstran kam mit lebensmitteln und medizinischen hilfsgütern für die flutopfer an.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

exzessive oder irrationale Hingabe
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Er hat einen Fetisch für das Sammeln seltener Briefmarken.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

Harmonisierung, Anpassung
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
Die Harmonisierung verschiedener Richtlinien gewährleistet konsistente Ergebnisse.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

atmen
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Es war schwer zu atmen in dem verrauchten Raum.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Ihre Naivität ließ sie den Menschen zu leicht vertrauen.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

Hornisse
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Die Hornisse baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.