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B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

Infektion
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um die bakterielle Infektion in ihrem Hals zu behandeln.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

Zuschauer
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
Der Zuschauer kann mit der Fernbedienung den Kanal wechseln.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

verrückt
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Der alte Mann auf der Straße ist ein bisschen verrückt, aber harmlos.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extrem klein; winzig; detailliert; präzise
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte minutiose Details unter dem Mikroskop.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

zwischenmenschlich
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Er hat ausgezeichnete zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten und kommt gut mit anderen aus.
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

stottern
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
Der nervöse Student begann während seiner Rede zu stottern.
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 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

Brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Brigadier inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Geschwür
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Der Baum war mit einem Krebs infiziert, der seine Rinde beschädigte.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

schädlich
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Sein schädlicher Einfluss ruinierte die Gemeinschaft.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

voll
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

tragisch
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
Der Flugzeugabsturz war ein tragischer Unfall.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

Polytheismus
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
Die alten Griechen praktizierten Polytheismus und verehrten Götter wie Zeus und Athena.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

großes Geschäft
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Sie besuchten das neue Emporium, um Möbel und Wohnaccessoires zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

Glaubwürdigkeit, Vertrauen
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Der Zeuge gab dem Alibi des Angeklagten Glaubwürdigkeit.
A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

ratte
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
Die Ratte lief über den Küchenboden.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

schließen
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Aus den Beweisen schloss der Detektiv, dass der Verdächtige log.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

vertrocknet; verbrannt; verwelkt
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Die vertrockneten Blätter fielen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

Geschäft; Unternehmen; Handel
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Er gründete sein eigenes Geschäft, nachdem er die Universität abgeschlossen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

die Kunst des effektiven oder überzeugenden Sprechens oder Schreibens
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
Politische Führer verwenden oft Rhetorik, um Menschen zu beeinflussen.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

Juli
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Der Juli ist oft der heißeste Monat des Jahres.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

Disproportion
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Es gibt eine klare Disproportion zwischen Reichen und Armen in vielen Gesellschaften.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

königlich
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
Die königliche Familie nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
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.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

Scheinführer
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
Der König war nur eine symbolische Führungskraft ohne echte Autorität.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

Modernisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
Die Modernisierung der Industrien reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

Aktion; Handlung
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Wir müssen Maßnahmen ergreifen, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Bluterguss / Prellung
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Er bekam einen blauen Fleck an seinem Arm, nachdem er gefallen war.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

streng, schlicht
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Der Mönch lebte ein strenges Leben in den Bergen.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

überschwänglich
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Die Kinder waren überschwänglich, nachdem sie das Spiel gewonnen hatten.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; abschließend; entscheidend; endgültig
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
Dies ist die letzte Prüfung des Semesters.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

Arbeit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Er wurde beschuldigt, Arbeit zu vermeiden, während der Rest des Teams hart arbeitete.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

schlecht gemacht
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Der Auftragnehmer hat bei den Reparaturen einen schlechten Job gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

Straße
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
Er ging die Straße zum Park entlang.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramatisch; plötzlich und überraschend; aufregend und beeindruckend
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
Der dramatische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in leuchtenden Farben.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

stigmatisieren
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Menschen mit bestimmten Krankheiten werden oft ungerecht stigmatisiert.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

Trainer
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
Der Fitnesstrainer half mir, meine Haltung zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

möwe
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Die Möwe stürzte sich hinunter, um den Fisch aus dem Wasser zu fangen.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

drehen
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Russisch
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Sie studiert Russisch an der Universität.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

Komplexität
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Die Komplexität des Problems erforderte ein Expertenteam.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

gehemmt
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Er war zu gehemmt, um seine wahren Gefühle auszudrücken.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

Strudel
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Das Flugzeug wurde in einen gefährlichen Luftstrudel geraten.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Er versuchte, den wütenden Kunden mit einer Rückerstattung zu beruhigen.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

arm; von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
Die arme Familie kämpfte, um über die Runden zu kommen.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

Magnat; mächtige und reiche Person im Geschäftsbereich
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Der Öl-Magnat besaß Dutzende von Raffinerien im ganzen Land.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

Vorsitzender
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Der Vorsitzende gewährleistet die Verfahrensintegrität.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

sanfte Brise
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Eine warme sanfte Brise wehte durch das Tal.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

einforderbar
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Die Forderungen des Unternehmens stiegen in diesem Quartal erheblich.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

konstant
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Sie hat konstant gute Leistungen in ihrem Studium erbracht.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

Korrelation
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Forscher fanden eine starke Korrelation zwischen Ernährung und Herzkrankheiten.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.
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 /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

mit Trunkenheit verbunden
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Die Studenten veranstalteten nach den Prüfungen eine mit Trunkenheit verbundene Party.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

eitel
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
Der eitler Führer prahlte mit seinen kleinen Erfolgen.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

verlobt
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Sie stellte ihn als ihren Verlobten vor.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

Amtliche Mitteilung
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
Die Beförderung wurde letzte Woche offiziell im Amtsblatt der Regierung bekannt gegeben.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

täuschen
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
Er versuchte, seine Freunde mit einer falschen Geschichte zu täuschen.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

strafend
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
Das Unternehmen sah sich strafrechtlichen Maßnahmen ausgesetzt, weil es das Gesetz verletzt hatte.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

verursachen
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
Die Rede hat Hoffnung unter den Menschen geweckt.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

Christentum
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell über das Christentum.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

verbreiten
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verbreitete sich im ganzen Haus.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

Synonym
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Glücklich und fröhlich sind Synonyme.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

Sitzbank
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Die Schüler saßen auf der Sitzbank.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

unterwürfig
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Sie war zu unterwürfig, um seine Entscheidung in Frage zu stellen.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
Die Politik wurde in Übereinstimmung mit dem internationalen Recht umgesetzt.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertieren / perverse Person
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Er versuchte, die Wahrheit zu pervertieren, um der Strafe zu entkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerant; großzügig; fortschrittlich im Denken
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Sie hat eine liberale Einstellung gegenüber verschiedenen Kulturen und Überzeugungen.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Verhinderer
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
Der Verhinderer im Ausschuss verzögerte weiterhin den Entscheidungsfindungsprozess.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

desertifikation
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
Abholzung beschleunigt die Desertifikation.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

unermesslich
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
Die unermessliche Liebe einer Mutter kennt keine Grenzen.
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
Der Matrose fürchtete die Peitsche mit neun Schwänzen mehr als den Sturm auf See.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

Prozess der Landbildung durch Sedimentablagerung
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
Aggradation hilft bei der natürlichen Erweiterung von Flussufern.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Ich hoffe, ich werde dich nicht mit meiner Leistung enttäuschen.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

eifrig; mit großem Verlangen
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Die Kinder warteten eifrig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.