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C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

inkongruent
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sein lässiges Outfit sah bei dem formellen Abendessen inkongruent aus.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

ungünstig; nachteilig
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren ungünstig für unser Outdoor-Event.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

produktiv
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
Der Autor ist produktiv, er hat über 30 Bücher geschrieben.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

vorgreifen
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
Das Manuskript ist älter als der moderne Druck.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

Peregrination
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Ihre Peregrination durch Asien dauerte zwei Jahre.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

zwei
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Sie hat zwei Kinder.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

Seife
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände mit Seife und Wasser.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

Quacksalber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Menschen sollten vorsichtig sein und keinen medizinischen Rat von einem Quacksalber vertrauen.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

scharf
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
Die Soße hatte einen scharfen Geschmack, der das Gericht noch schmackhafter machte.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

ausdruckslos
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Sie erzählte den Witz mit einer völlig ausdruckslosen Stimme.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

aufgeben
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Er entschied sich, seine Position als CEO aufzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Kümmelsamen
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Das Brot war mit Kümmelsamen gewürzt.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

streicheln
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Sie streichelte das Kätzchen sanft in ihrem Schoß.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

haben
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Sie haben drei Kinder.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

Debakel
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
Das schlechte Management des Unternehmens führte zu einem finanziellen Debakel.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipulieren
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Sie kann die Software manipulieren, um beeindruckende Grafiken zu erstellen.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

kriminell
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
Die Polizei hat letzte Nacht einen gefährlichen Kriminellen festgenommen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

furche
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
Der Bauer pflügte Furrows auf dem Feld.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

unmittelbar danach
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Er gestand seinen Fehler, unmittelbar danach vergab sie ihm.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

Träger (aus Stahl)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Die Stahlträger hielten das Gewicht der Brücke.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

Weisheit; Wissen; Urteilskraft
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
Das Alter bringt Weisheit und Erfahrung.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

knochig
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
Das Fossil zeigte ossäre Strukturen des alten Wesens.
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.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

kryptisch, rätselhaft, unklar
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Die Nachricht war kryptisch und schwer zu entschlüsseln.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

kritisches Denken
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
Kritisches Denken hilft, informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

Frustration
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Er fühlte tiefe Frustration, als seine Pläne scheiterten.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

Stuhl
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Bitte setz dich auf den Stuhl.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

Aufstand
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
Die Regierung hatte Schwierigkeiten, den wachsenden Aufstand zu bekämpfen.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

kriegerisch
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
Der Stamm war bekannt für seine kriegerischen Traditionen.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

ein Silbenwort
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Wörter wie 'ja' und 'nein' sind Ein-Silben-Wörter.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

Kaskade; eine Reihe von Stufen oder Prozessen
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
Der Bergwasserfall schuf einen wunderschönen natürlichen Swimmingpool darunter.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

Regal
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Ich stellte die Bücher auf das Regal neben dem Fenster.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variieren
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
Der Künstler benutzte verschiedene Schattierungen, um das Design zu variieren.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Arm
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Sie hob ihren Arm, um eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

Raub
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Der Krieg war von Raub und Zerstörung geprägt.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

Kellner
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Der Kellner brachte die Speisekarte und nahm die Bestellung auf.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Soziale Medien sind unter jungen Leuten allgegenwärtig geworden.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
Die Geschichte stellt die Ungerechtigkeiten dar, denen die gewöhnlichen Menschen gegenüberstehen.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

sichtbar; klar; offensichtlich
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
Der Gipfel des Berges war von unserem Hotelzimmer aus deutlich sichtbar.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

Leichnam
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Medizinische Studenten sezieren den Leichnam, um über menschliche Anatomie zu lernen.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

kleiner Lkw mit offener Ladefläche; die Handlung des Sammelns oder Verbesserns von etwas
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Abholung für die zurückgegebenen Waren geplant.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

ankündigen
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
Das Unternehmen wird das neue Produkt morgen ankündigen.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Er ist ein eminenter Wissenschaftler, der für bahnbrechende Forschung bekannt ist.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

erblich; von den Vorfahren vererbt
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
Die erbliche Krankheit wurde über Generationen hinweg weitergegeben.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Rangliste
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Seine Rangliste in der Konkurrenz verbesserte sich nach jeder Runde.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.
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.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

Hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
Korruption ist wie eine Hidra, schwer vollständig zu besiegen.
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, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

Zustimmung
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

ohne Hinweise
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Sein tonloser Ton gab keinen Hinweis auf seine wahren Gefühle.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

verstreut
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Die verstreute Bevölkerung erschwerte die Bereitstellung öffentlicher Dienste.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

Mangel; Defizit; Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Vitamin-D-Mangel im Bluttest des Patienten.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

Nicht-Kämpfer
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Die Rotkreuzmitarbeiter wurden im Konflikt als Nicht-Kämpfer behandelt.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

präsidial
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
Die Präsidentschaftswahlen sind für nächsten Monat angesetzt.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

kichern
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Die Studenten begannen leise zu kichern, als der Projektor einfrohr.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

das Feuer schüren; ein starkes Gefühl oder eine Aktivität anregen oder verstärken
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Die Rede des Politikers entfachte Zorn unter der Menge.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

Ausruf
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Sie stieß einen Ausruf der Freude aus, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

portion
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Er aß eine große Portion Reis und Curry.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

hieroglyphisch
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Die Archäologen studierten die hieroglyphischen Inschriften sorgfältig.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

wählen
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Die Bürger wählten einen neuen Präsidenten.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

gerade; direkt; ehrlich;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Ziehe eine gerade Linie von Punkt A bis Punkt B.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Seine Geschicklichkeit beim Klavierspielen erstaunte das Publikum.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

mit einer Säge schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Der Zimmermann sägt das Holz in Stücke.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

Abenteurer
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
Der Abenteurer reiste tief in den Dschungel auf der Suche nach alten Ruinen.
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

unser
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
Dieser Sieg gehört uns.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

unaufmerksam
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
Der unaufmerksame Schüler verpasste mehrere wichtige Anweisungen.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

verschwinden
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
Der Magier ließ den Hasen verschwinden.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

Flagg-Offizier
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
Der Flagg-Offizier überprüfte die Flotte vor der Zeremonie.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

ärgerlich
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
In einer langen Schlange zu warten ist eine der ärgerlichsten Aufgaben.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

Laser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte einen Laser, um eine Augenoperation durchzuführen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

Rechtschreibfehler (von 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
Der Begriff 'conflagaration' wird oft fälschlicherweise anstelle von 'conflagration' verwendet.
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 ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

Strategie
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
Die Strategie sicherte den Erfolg.
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

investieren
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
Investieren in Aktien kann langfristigen Reichtum generieren.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

vermutet
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Sie ist die vermutete Kandidatin für die Partei.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.