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C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sein ungeschicktes Handling der Situation machte sie schlimmer.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

Cousin/Cousine
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mein Cousin kommt dieses Wochenende zu uns.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

Neigung
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Der Radfahrer kämpfte, um die steile Neigung des Hügels hinaufzukommen.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

heiligen
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
Der alte Tempel wurde durch Jahrhunderte der Verehrung geheiligt.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

energisch; stark; mit Nachdruck gesagt
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Sie gab der Vorschlag ein emphatisches 'Nein'.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

kontaminieren
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch industrielle Abfälle kontaminiert.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

Bittschrift
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
Sie machte eine Bittschrift für Frieden während der hitzigen Diskussion.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine sublinguale Tablette für eine schnellere Aufnahme.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

Buchhandlung
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
Sie verbrachte den ganzen Nachmittag in der Buchhandlung.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

Gourmet
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Sie gingen in ein Gourmet-Restaurant, um ihren Jahrestag zu feiern.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

denigreren
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Er war schnell dabei, die Errungenschaften seiner Kollegen zu denigreren.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

erpressen
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Er versuchte, sie zu erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung der Dokumente drohte.
B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

aktualisieren
Meaning
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
Example
We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.
Wir haben beschlossen, die Software auf die neueste Version zu aktualisieren.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

Glück
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

vollständig; völlig; absolut
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
Der Film war völlig langweilig und ich bin eingeschlafen.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

erschaffen
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
Unkontrolliertes Wachstum kann komplexe Herausforderungen erschaffen.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

Märtyrertum
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Sein Märtyrertum inspirierte unzählige andere, sich der Freiheitsbewegung anzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Nur ein Feigling würde seinen engsten Freund verraten.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

willkommen
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Du bist immer willkommen in unserem Haus.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

Nachmittagsvorstellung
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Wir haben Tickets für die Sonntagnachmittagsvorstellung gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

vielseitig
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Er ist ein vielseitiger Musiker, der mehrere Instrumente spielen kann.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

Repertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Das Repertoire des Schauspielers umfasst sowohl Comedy als auch Drama.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

aufbrauchbar
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Kohle und Öl sind aufbrauchbare Ressourcen.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

berühmte Sängerin
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
Die Pop-Diva trat mit ihrem neuesten Hit vor einer jubelnden Menge auf.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

Abweichung
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Abweichungen in den Vorschriften verzögern den Fortschritt.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

albtraumhafte Last
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
Die Schulden wurden zu einer albtraumhaften Last, die schwer auf der Familie lastete.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die Traurigkeit des Abschieds brachte Tränen in die Augen aller.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

Sergeant-Major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Sergeant-Major inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

auffüllen
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Wasser trinken hilft, verlorene Flüssigkeiten im Körper wieder aufzufüllen.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instanz
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Dies ist nur ein Beispiel für seine Großzügigkeit.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

weite Fläche
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Die Wüste ist eine weite Fläche aus Sand und Felsen.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

Gelee
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Sie strich Traubengelee auf ihren Toast zum Frühstück.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

Bestatter
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für die Beerdigung vor.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatisch
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
Der Kuenstler schuf ein auffaelliges monochromatisches Gemaelde in Blautoenen.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

Verkleidung; Tarnung
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
Der Spion trug ein ausgeklügeltes Kostüm, um nicht von seinen Feinden erkannt zu werden.
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

Webstuhl
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
Der Weber arbeitete am Webstuhl, um schöne Stoffe zu schaffen.
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.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

Studiengebühren
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Die Studiengebühren der Universität sind in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

rechtfertigen
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Er versuchte, seine Entscheidung mit logischen Gründen zu rechtfertigen.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

Vermeidung
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
Die Vermeidung schwieriger Gespräche kann später größere Probleme verursachen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

elektrischer Wasserkocher
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn das Wasser zu kochen beginnt.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegieren
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Der Manager entschied sich, den Spieler auf die Bank zu verweisen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

einmischend
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Sie fand ihren Nachbarn einmischend und nervig.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Ungeteilt; vollständig; nicht getrennt oder gespalten
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
Das Team zeigte ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit für die Anweisungen des Trainers.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

mit dem Chor verbunden
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
Die Kirche veranstaltete am Sonntag eine Choralaufführung.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

Ozeanversauerung
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
Ozeanversauerung wird durch die Aufnahme von CO2 aus der Atmosphäre verursacht.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

streuen
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Der Boden war mit Herbstblättern bedeckt.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

nuanciert
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Seine Analyse des Romans war sehr nuanciert.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

ordnungsgemäß, pünktlich
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Die Dokumente wurden ordnungsgemäß unterschrieben und eingereicht.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

teuer
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Dieses Auto ist mir zu teuer, um es zu kaufen.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

aufregend
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Fallschirmspringen war die aufregendste Erfahrung seines Lebens.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Er ist ein vertrauenswürdiger Freund, der immer sein Wort hält.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

Fumigation
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
Fumigation ist eine effektive Methode, um Schädlingsbefall zu kontrollieren.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

unabhängige Person
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
Der unabhängige Wissenschaftler stellte etablierte Theorien infrage.
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

stückweise; in Teilen
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
Die Renovierung wurde über mehrere Jahre hinweg Stück für Stück aufgrund von Budgetbeschränkungen durchgeführt.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

treffen
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Café arrangiert.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

platte
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Sie kochte Pfannkuchen auf der heißen Platte.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

Flop
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Der neue Film floppt an der Kinokasse.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
Das Großgericht entschied, den Politiker wegen Korruption anzuklagen.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

Weizen
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Die Bauern ernteten den Weizen zu Beginn des Sommers.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

benennen
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Sie beschlossen, ihr Baby Sarah zu nennen.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

Loblied
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
Der Artikel war ein Loblied auf die Schönheit der Natur.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

verfault; schlecht
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
Der Apfel ist verfault und sollte weggeworfen werden.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

das Vertrauen verlieren
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Die feindseligen Fragen begannen, den Zeugen nervös zu machen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

roh
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Rohes Fleisch zu essen kann gefährlich sein.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

therapeutisch
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
Meditation ist sehr therapeutisch für das geistige Wohlbefinden.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

fällig; erwartet; geplant
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
Die Aufgabe ist morgen fällig.