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C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

Wahnsinn; Geisteskrankheit
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
Der Verteidiger argumentierte, dass sein Mandant aufgrund von Wahnsinn nicht schuldig sei.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

entweihen
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch Industrieabfälle entweiht.
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

Rauferei
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
Zwei Spieler kämpften nach dem Foul auf dem Spielfeld.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

glatt; eben; ohne Schwierigkeiten; fließend
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
Die Straße war glatt und bequem zu fahren.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

Brutschrank
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
Das frühgeborene Baby wurde zur Pflege in einen Brutkasten gelegt.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

Monopol
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
Das Unternehmen hat ein Monopol auf die Produktion von Elektroautos.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

Rauchen
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude verboten.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

Virtuose
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
Der Pianist ist ein wahrer Virtuose, der weltweit das Publikum fesselt.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

unverständlich sprechen
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
Der erschrockene Mann begann zu unverständlich zu sprechen, als er das Gespenst sah.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

gewohnheitsmäßig
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Er war ein gewohnheitsmäßiger Zuspätkommer im Unterricht.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

Rezitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Der Rezitationswettbewerb fand im Auditorium statt.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

Stasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Zustand der Stasis ohne Fortschritt.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
Das Unternehmen war zu geizig, um in bessere Ausrüstung zu investieren.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

Weltraumforschung
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Die Weltraumforschung hat unser Wissen über das Universum erweitert.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

Unreife
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
Seine Unreife machte es ihm schwer, Verantwortung zu übernehmen.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

Widrigkeit
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Er blieb stark angesichts der Widrigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

bösartig
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Die bösartigen Taten des Tyrannen zerstörten das Königreich.
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.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

Knospe
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Die Rosenknospe wird in wenigen Tagen zu einer schönen Blume erblühen.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

Fassade, Aspekt, Teil
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Aspekt des Projekts wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

minderwertig machen
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten wird seinen guten Ruf schmälern.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

Futurist
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
Der Futurist sagte große Veränderungen im Verkehr im nächsten Jahrzehnt voraus.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.
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.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

erschüttern
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
Die Grausamkeit des Verbrechens erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

marine
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
Das Land investierte stark in die marine Verteidigung.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

Scherz; Täuschung; Betrug
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Die Nachrichten über Außerirdische, die landen, entpuppten sich als ein ausgeklügelter Scherz, der von Scherzbolden gemacht wurde.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

religiöse Kleidung
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
Der Priester trug während der Zeremonie ein goldenes Gewand.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

verdrängen
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Die Rebellen verdrängten den Diktator von der Macht.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

unfreundlich
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Der Ladenbesitzer wirkte auf neue Kunden unfreundlich.
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

ausgestorbenes fliegendes Reptil
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
Das Museum zeigte ein Fossil eines riesigen Pterodaktylus.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

qualen
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Sie hat tagelang gequält darüber nachgedacht, ob sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hat.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.
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.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

Symptome
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
Fieber und Husten sind häufige Symptome der Grippe.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

Wurmzucht
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
Vermiculture bereichert den Boden mit natürlichen Nährstoffen.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

verwalten
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Er verwaltet ein Team von zwanzig Mitarbeitern effektiv.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

Vermieterin
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
Die freundliche Vermieterin stellte frische Handtücher zur Verfügung und zeigte uns die Wohnung.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

betreffend
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
Der Brief wurde bezüglich Ihrer letzten Bewerbung gesendet.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

Zeitgeist
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Der Roman fängt perfekt den Zeitgeist der 1960er Jahre ein.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropisch
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat vieler tropischer Arten.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

komplexe Situation
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
Das Projekt ist in einem bürokratischen Morast stecken geblieben.
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.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

Regal
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Ich stellte die Bücher auf das Regal neben dem Fenster.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Sie brach einen Zweig vom Baum ab, um ihn als Stock zu benutzen.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

augenblicklich
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Er antwortete im Augenblick ohne zu zögern.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

ungepflegt
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
Er sah ungepflegt aus, nachdem er die ganze Nacht draußen geschlafen hatte.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

präzise
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
Der Roboterarm hat die Operation präzise durchgeführt.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

Nobilität; hohe Rangordnung
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Er zeigte große Noblesse, indem er seinen Feinden vergab.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

erfreuen
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Der Erfolg des Projekts hat das ganze Team erfreut.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

beleuchten
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Straßenlaternen beleuchten die Straße in der Nacht.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

wecken
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ihre Bemerkungen weckten seine Neugier auf das geheime Projekt.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

Senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Er ist der Senior Manager in der Abteilung.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

Jubiläum
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Die Schule feierte ihr Jubiläum mit einer großen Veranstaltung.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontan
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Kinder lernen spontan durch Interaktionen mit Gleichaltrigen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

Sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
An heißen Tagen genießt sie ein Glas Zitronensorbet.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

schließen
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
Aus seiner Stille schloss ich, dass er mit der Entscheidung nicht zufrieden war.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

überstimuliert
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Überstimulierte Gedanken können zu Burnout und verringerter Produktivität führen.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

Keil; keilen; spalten
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Er benutzte einen Holzkeil, um den Baumstamm in kleinere Stücke zu spalten.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

Überangebot
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Es gab ein Überangebot an günstigen Smartphones auf dem Markt.