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C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

Schwäche; Krankheit; Gebrechlichkeit
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters und verschiedener Gebrechen blieb er geistig scharf und wachsam.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

Gendarm
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Der Gendarm hielt das Auto für eine routinemäßige Kontrolle an.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

Qualität der Arbeit
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Die Handwerkskunst der handgefertigten Möbel war tadellos.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

notwendig machen
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Die schweren Regenfälle machten die Absage der Veranstaltung unvermeidlich.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

verformen
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
Die intensive Hitze begann, den Plastikbehälter zu verformen.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

Bodenabtrag
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
Bodenabtrag kann zum Verlust von fruchtbarem Land führen.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.
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 verb /həˈræs/

harass

belästigen
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
die angestellten beschwerten sich, dass ihr chef sie belästigte
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

Isobar
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Der Meteorologe erklärte, wie Isobaren die Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung anzeigen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

einsetzen
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
bitte stecken Sie den Schlüssel in das Schloss.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

grün
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Die grünen Blätter an den Bäumen sehen nach dem Regen frisch aus.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

sich schlecht benehmen
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Die Kinder benahmen sich während der Schulversammlung schlecht.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

Begriff
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
Der Begriff 'maschinelles Lernen' wird in der Technologie häufig verwendet.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

sicherstellen
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Tür geschlossen ist, bevor Sie gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

barmherzig; mitfühlend
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Der barmherzige Richter gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

erstaunen
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

zurückziehen
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Die Überschwemmungswellen begannen, sich zurückzuziehen, nachdem der starke Regen aufgehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

eine Person in einer untergeordneten Position; im Militär ein Unteroffizier
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
Der Subaltern war verantwortlich für die Führung eines kleinen Trupps von Soldaten.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

Kappe
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Er trug eine Baseballmütze, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

festen Willen und Ausdauer
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Seine Beharrlichkeit, seine Ziele zu erreichen, war inspirierend.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

gut; ausgezeichnet; vorteilhaft;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Sie ist eine gute Schülerin.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

wiederbeleben
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten nach dem Herzinfarkt wiederzubeleben.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Hinrichtungswagen
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Die Gefangenen wurden in einem hölzernen Hinrichtungswagen zum Platz getragen.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

Antwort; Reaktion
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
Die Antwort der Regierung auf die Krise war schnell und entscheidend.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Sie entschied sich, einen Solo-Tanz bei der Talentshow aufzuführen.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

innerhalb
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Die Schlüssel sind im Schublade.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vage; unklar; nebulös
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Seine Pläne für die Zukunft bleiben nebulös und unklar.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

Salon, Geschäft
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Sie empfingen die Gäste im vorderen Parlor.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

Effektivität
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
Die Effektivität der neuen Politik wird noch bewertet.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

küche
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Italienische Küche ist weltweit berühmt.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

Gültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
Die Gültigkeit des Vertrags läuft nächsten Monat ab.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

trocken
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Sie fügte dem Glas einige getrocknete Blumen für die Dekoration hinzu.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
Der Direktor rief die Eltern an, als ihr Kind beim Schulschwänzen erwischt wurde.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

grausam; nicht nett
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
Es war unfreundlich von ihm, sich über ihr Aussehen lustig zu machen.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

verwundbarkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Die Ansprechen der Verwundbarkeit ist entscheidend für die Stabilität.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

veraltet
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
Die veraltete Technologie konnte nicht mit modernen Geräten konkurrieren.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

Verletzung
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
Er erlitt eine schwere Verletzung während des Fußballspiels.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

unverzichtbar
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
Wasser ist für das Überleben des Menschen unverzichtbar.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Das Design des Gebäudes ist asymmetrisch und ungewöhnlich.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

Exorbitanz
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Die Exorbitanz der Hotelpreise schockierte die Touristen.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

Fatalismus
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Er nahm den Fatalismus an und glaubte, dass nichts, was er tat, sein Schicksal ändern konnte.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irrational
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Seine Angst vor der Dunkelheit war völlig irrational.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

Drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Sie liebt es, historische Dramaserien zu sehen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

Songtext
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Sie hat jeden Songtext ihres Lieblingsliedes auswendig gelernt.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

Tonne
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
Der LKW transportierte eine Tonne Äpfel zum Markt.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

abtasten
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
Der Sicherheitsbeamte friskte den Mann am Eingang.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

selbst
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Ich werde es selbst machen.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

fettleibig
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Der Arzt riet dem übergewichtigen Patienten, einen gesünderen Lebensstil anzunehmen.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Er war abgeneigt, unnötige Risiken einzugehen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

leicht betrunken
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Sie fühlte sich nach nur einem Glas Wein ein wenig betrunken.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

ökumenische religiöse Einheit
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Die Führer versammelten sich zu einer ökumenischen Konferenz, um den Dialog zu fördern.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

stolpern
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Er stolperte über den unebenen Gehweg.
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 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

innerhalb der Zelle
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Das Medikament wirkt, indem es intrazelluläre Bakterien anvisiert.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

Anerkennung
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Er erlangte Anerkennung nach Jahren des Kampfes.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Ihre vergangenen Fehler sind irrelevant für diese Diskussion.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

ausgewogene Ernährung
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung einer guten Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

unzweifelbar
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
Es ist unzweifelbar, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

schmücken
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde mit Blumen für die Hochzeit geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

Flügelspannweite
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
Der Adler hat eine beeindruckende Flügelspannweite von über zwei Metern.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

lebendig
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Sie wurde für ihre lebendige Persönlichkeit bewundert.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

nachdenklich
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Sie gab eine nachdenkliche Antwort auf jede gestellte Frage.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

anthropomorph
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Die Statue hatte eine anthropomorphe Form, die einem Menschen ähnelte.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

elektrischer Ventilator
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
Der elektrische Ventilator hält den Raum an heißen Sommertagen kühl.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

Annexion
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
Die Annexion der Region führte zu internationaler Verurteilung.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

wackeln
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
Der Tisch begann zu wackeln, als er sich darauf lehnte.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

Rückstände
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Er trank die Rückstände des Kaffees, bevor er ging.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

Welpe
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
Der Bauer fand ein Wolfwelpe, das sich in der Nähe des Stalls versteckte.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Schaf
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Der Bauer hält eine große Herde Schafe.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

erwartet
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeitslosenquote weiter sinkt.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

zeitgenössisch, modern
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Sie genießt zeitgenössische Kunstausstellungen.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Araber
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Er ist ein Araber, der in Dubai lebt.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

stachelbeere
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Stachelbeeren sind reich an Vitamin C und machen ausgezeichnete Marmelade.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.