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C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

ungenießbar
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Die Pilze waren giftig und völlig ungenießbar.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

verzaubern
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Die grazilen Bewegungen der Tänzerin verzauberten das Publikum.
A1 verb /læst/

last

dauern
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
Das Treffen dauerte drei Stunden.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

zänkisch; streitsüchtig; schwer zu kontrollieren
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, irgendeine der Anweisungen des Lehrers zu befolgen.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
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.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
Die Schönheit der Landschaft war unbeschreiblich.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

lieb
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Sie ist ihren Großeltern sehr lieb.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

Wiederholung
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
Der Schauspieler nahm seine Rolle in der Fortsetzung wieder auf.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Zügel / Kontrolle
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
Der Reiter zog am Zügel, um das Pferd anzuhalten.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

lösen
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Der Manager löst den Konflikt zwischen den Mitarbeitern.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

unqualifiziert; unzulänglich;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Er war für die Ingenieurposition aufgrund mangelnder Erfahrung unqualifiziert.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

Verantwortungslosigkeit
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
Der Unfall wurde durch seine Verantwortungslosigkeit bei der Arbeit verursacht.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
Unbewegliche Barrieren verhindern Veränderungen.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

Feinheit
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
Der Anwalt erklärte die rechtlichen Feinheiten des Falls.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

Aufständischer
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
Die Armee verhaftete mehrere Aufständische nach dem Angriff.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
Der sogenannte Heiler wurde als Schwätzer entlarvt.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elementar; grundlegend
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Er lernte elementare Mathematik in der Schule.
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

Ablenkung
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
Ablenkung während der Lernzeit kann das Lernen behindern.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

Ungehorsam
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
Der Ungehorsam des Kindes besorgte seine Eltern.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

erster Märtyrer
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Heiliger Stephanus ist als der Protomärtyrer des Christentums bekannt.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
Er musste wegen Missachtung der Gerichtsordnung mit Inhaftierung rechnen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

tauchen
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Er beschloss, an einem heißen Tag in den Pool zu tauchen.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

mönchisch
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Er wählte ein monastisches Leben, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

Ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Der Strom, der durch den Draht fließt, wird in Ampere gemessen.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

aufrichtig
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Sie drückte aufrichtige Freude über den Erfolg ihrer Freundin aus.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamisch
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
Die Stadt hat viele islamische Kulturzentren.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

Mechanik
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Er studierte die Mechanik der Maschine, bevor er sie reparierte.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

Direktheit
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Ihre Forthrightness machte sie zu einer respektierten Journalistin.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

Sofa
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Die Familie setzte sich auf das Sofa, um fernzusehen.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

ernsthaft
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Sie hat die Sache sehr ernsthaft genommen.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolisch
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Der Bösewicht ersann einen diabolischen Plan.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

ein kleiner Stall oder Käfig für Hühner oder andere Vögel
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Der Bauer überprüfte jeden Morgen die Hühner im Stall.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

Wäscherin
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
Die Wäscherin lieferte die frisch gewaschene Kleidung im Haushalt ab.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Scharmützel
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Scharmützel nahe der Grenze.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

in der Erholung, sich von einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung erholend
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
Das Krankenhaus hat einen speziellen Bereich für erholende Patienten.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

Spekulant
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
Der Immobilien-Spekulant kaufte Land in der Hoffnung, dass sein Wert steigen würde.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
Das Krankenhaus wurde dank der Großzügigkeit eines wohlhabenden Spenders gebaut.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

Verwirklichung
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
Ihr Traum, Ärztin zu werden, wurde endlich verwirklicht.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

Eremit
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
Der alte Mann lebte als Eremit in den Bergen.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

fühlen; erfahren; berühren
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Ich fühle mich glücklich, wenn ich meine Freunde sehe.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalerweise
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Ich wache normalerweise jeden Tag um 7 Uhr auf.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

Papagei
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
Der bunte Papagei wiederholte alles, was die Kinder sagten.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

kreisförmig
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
Die Kinder saßen in einer kreisförmigen Anordnung um das Lagerfeuer.
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

kachki fisch
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
Corica soborna ist eine beliebte Zutat im traditionellen bengalischen Fischcurry.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Selbstbeherrschung hilft, impulsive Entscheidungen zu vermeiden.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

Chiffon
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Chiffonkleid auf der Party.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

teilweise; zum Teil;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Das Wetter war heute teilweise bewölkt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Der Boden begann während des Erdbebens zu zittern.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

grammatisch analysieren
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
Die Software kann große Mengen an Textdaten effizient analysieren.
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Dorf
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
Sie leben in einem kleinen Dorf, das von Bergen umgeben ist.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

greifen / gierig
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
Das Kind griff fest nach der Hand seiner Mutter.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defekt; unvollständig
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Das defekte Produkt wurde zurückgegeben.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

Zugabe
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
Die Band kehrte auf die Bühne zurück für eine Zugabe.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

manipulieren
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
Die Wahl wurde von korrupten Beamten manipuliert.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

groß und dünn
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Der große, dünne Teenager ragte über seine Klassenkameraden hinaus.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

Feigling
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Er nannte sich selbst einen Feigling, weil er sich dem Mob nicht gestellt hat.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

verwerflich, kriminell oder moralisch schlecht
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
Die Polizei deckte eine verwerfliche Verschwörung auf, um Investoren zu betrügen.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

unbeabsichtigt
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
Das Feuer wurde durch einen unbeabsichtigten Funken verursacht.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

volle und klare Stimme
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
Die orotunde Stimme des Schauspielers füllte das Theater.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

kohäreren
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Die Ideen in seinem Aufsatz kohieren gut.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

Protestierer
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Er war eine protestierende Stimme in der Versammlung.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

heuchlerisch
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Sie gab eine heuchlerische Ausrede, um das Treffen zu verpassen.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

Freund
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

Jagdhund
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Der Bloodhound verfolgte die Spur durch den dichten Wald.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

Ersatz
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Sie erhielt einen Ersatz für ihr beschädigtes Telefon.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

Spieler
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Der erfahrene Spieler wusste, wann er seine Karten ablegen und wann er groß wetten sollte.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

Antrieb
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
Die neue Politik gab einen Antrieb für das wirtschaftliche Wachstum.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

Sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Sie sah elegant aus in ihrem roten Seiden-Sari beim Festival.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

gemäßigt
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Er ist bekannt für sein gemäßigtes Verhalten, selbst in stressigen Situationen.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

Unannehmlichkeit
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Wir entschuldigen uns für jede durch die Verzögerung verursachte Unannehmlichkeit.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

elektrisch
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
Das elektrische System im Haus muss repariert werden.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.