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C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

geringfügig
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
Die Spende war nicht geringfügig, obwohl sie kleiner als erwartet war.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

widerwillig
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Sie schenkte ihm ein widerwilliges Lächeln nach dem Streit.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

Fleck; Makel; Korruption oder Kontamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Der Skandal hinterließ einen permanenten Fleck auf seinem Ruf.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

kontraproduktiv
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Kontraproduktive Aktivitäten entstehen oft aus Unzufriedenheit.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

Bodenpersonal
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
Das Bodenpersonal hat das Flugzeug für den Start vorbereitet.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

Glück
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

entzünden
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers haben dazu beigetragen, die öffentliche Meinung zu entflammen.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

einen Weg oder eine Route zurückgehen; Schritte, die früher gemacht wurden, erinnern und wiederholen
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Sie ging ihre Schritte zurück, um ihre verlorenen Schlüssel zu finden.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

Streit, Auseinandersetzung
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Die beiden Länder sind im Streit über das Grenzthema.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

reichlich / großzügig
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
Der Bauer war dankbar für die reichliche Ernte.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

kognitiv
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Kognitive Funktionen verbessern sich mit Übung und Lernen.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

Konvolution, komplexe Wendung oder Struktur
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
Das Gehirn hat viele Konvulsionen, die seine Oberfläche vergrößern.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

überlisten
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Der Fuchs konnte die Jäger überlisten.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

trockener Bach
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Nach dem Sturm füllte sich der Bach schnell mit Wasser.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

mitteilung
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
Die Mitteilung auf dem Brett kündigte die Schließung der Schule an.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registrator
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
Der Registrar überwacht alle administrativen Aufgaben.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Trotz ihrer starken Qualifikationen kämpfte sie bei der Arbeit mit Gefühlen der Unzulänglichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

phantasmagorisch
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Der Film schuf eine phantasmagorische Vision einer anderen Welt.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

schleichen (um zu jagen oder zu suchen)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Die Katze schlich nachts um den Garten.
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 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Der schlechte Service enttäuscht viele Kunden.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

Minderung
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
Die Minderung des Klimawandels erfordert gemeinsame Anstrengungen.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
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.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

Ball
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Die Kinder spielten mit einem Ball im Park.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

treffen
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Ich werde dich im Café treffen.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galerie
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
Die Kunstgalerie zeigte Gemälde von berühmten lokalen und internationalen Künstlern.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

ausgraben
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Archäologen gruben antike Artefakte an der Stätte aus.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

Nachdenken
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Ihr Nachdenken war klar und präzise.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

Knochenmark
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
Das Knochenmark produziert Blutzellen im menschlichen Körper.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

Sammlung; Kollektion; Archiv
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Sie hat eine beeindruckende Sammlung von alten Büchern in ihrer Bibliothek.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

vielseitig
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
Der vielseitige Ansatz des Problems führte zu innovativen Lösungen.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

Opfergabe
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
Der Priester legte die Opfergabe während der Zeremonie auf den Altar.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.
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 /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

Unterschied
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Theorie und Praxis.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

taktlos
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Seine taktlose Bemerkung hat alle im Treffen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Sein schmeichelhaftes Lächeln brachte alle dazu, ihm schnell zu vertrauen.
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

eintauchen
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
Tauche in die neue Sprache ein.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Er trug einen bequemen Lungi, während er zu Hause entspannte.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

verehren
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Die Studenten verehrten ihren Lehrer für seine Weisheit.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

Beschaffung
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
Die Beschaffung moderner Ausrüstung hat die Genauigkeit der Forschung verbessert.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

Haut abwerfen / Sumpfgebiet
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Die Schlange warf ihre alte Haut ab.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

Bericht
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Der Bericht hebt kritische Probleme hervor.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportieren
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
Die Regierung beschloss, die illegalen Einwanderer zu deportieren.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

akzentuieren
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
Das Licht hat die Schönheit des Gemäldes akzentuiert.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

großes zerstörerisches Feuer
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
Der Wald wurde von einem riesigen Feuer zerstört, das mehrere Tage andauerte.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

mit weiten, springenden Schritten laufen
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
Das Pferd lief graziös über das Feld.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hysterisch oder emotional unkontrollierbar
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Die Witze des Komikers waren absolut hysterisch.
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

Ozonabbau
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
Ozonabbau erhöht die UV-Strahlung.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

Fußgänger
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
Der Fußgänger überquerte die Straße an der Fußgängerampel.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

zurückziehen
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
Das Unternehmen zog seine vorherige Erklärung zurück, nachdem es den Fehler bemerkt hatte.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

Glück
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

Expansion
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
Freiwilligenarbeit hilft bei der Expansion sozialer Netzwerke.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

gerechte Strafe
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Der korrupte Beamte bekam endlich seine gerechte Strafe vor Gericht.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Rauchen ist unter Teenagern trotz gesundheitlicher Warnhinweise immer noch verbreitet.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

dankbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Märtyrern ist eine moralische Pflicht.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

Experimentierung
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
Experimentierung führt zu bahnbrechenden Produkten.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Was ist der Punkt, über dieses Thema zu streiten?
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

glitzern
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Ihr Kleid glitzerte unter den Bühnenlichtern.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

phönix vogel
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Phönix alle 500 Jahre aus seiner Asche aufsteigt.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

Angestellter
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
Das Unternehmen schätzt den Beitrag jedes Mitarbeiters zu seinem Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

Raub
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Raub durch wilde Tiere in der Nacht.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.