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C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

Insularität
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
Die Insularität der Gruppe verhinderte es, neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

gewöhnlich
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Er kommt gewöhnlich vor 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

last
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
Die finanzielle Last war zu schwer für ihn.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

Granulat
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Jedes Granulat Salz funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

mit zwei Farben gescheckt
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
Der Bauer hat ein piebald Pferd mit schwarzen und weißen Flecken.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

Panne
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
Das Auto hatte auf der Autobahn eine Panne.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

bekannt
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler in seinem Land.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

entführung eines fahrzeugs
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Die Kriminellen versuchten, das Flugzeug zu entführen.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

Barometer zur Messung des atmosphärischen Drucks
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
Das Barometer zeigte an, dass ein Sturm sich näherte.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

Entdeckung
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
Die Entdeckung des Penicillins hat die Medizingeschichte verändert.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

illegal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Es ist illegal, ohne gültigen Führerschein zu fahren.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

ausscheiden
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
Der Pilot wurde während des Notfalls aus dem Flugzeug ejectet.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

flexibel und agil
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Tänzer müssen flexibel bleiben, um gut zu performen.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

Orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Der religiöse Führer verteidigte die Orthodoxie des Glaubens.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharadscha
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Der Maharadscha lebte in einem großen Palast, der von Gärten umgeben war.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegisch
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
Der Roman endet mit einem elegischen Ton, der das verlorene Zeitalter betrauert.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

überheblich
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine überhebliche Haltung hat alle unwohl gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

Ichtiosaurier (eine Art ausgestorbener Meeresechse)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Ichtiosaurier waren schnelle Raubtiere der alten Meere.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

schlecht
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Er fühlte sich schlecht, nachdem er die Grippe bekommen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

mit einer Säge schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Der Zimmermann sägt das Holz in Stücke.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

Basilikum Samen
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Ich habe Basilikumsamen zu meiner Limonade hinzugefügt, um ein erfrischendes Getränk zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

verleumderisch
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
Der Politiker sah sich Kritik wegen seiner verleumderischen Bemerkungen über seinen Gegner ausgesetzt.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

gemischt
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
Das Publikum hatte gemischte Reaktionen auf den Film.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

runder Bau
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Touristen versammelten sich im Inneren der großen Rotunde des Kapitols.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

Gehirnwäsche
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Die Gruppe versuchte, neue Mitglieder einer Gehirnwäsche zu unterziehen.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

pompöses Sprachverhalten
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von leerem pompösem Gerede.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

aufdrängen
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Er wollte nicht in ihr privates Gespräch aufdrängen.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

Bandit
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Die Reisenden wurden in den Bergen von Banditen angegriffen.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

glaubwürdig oder wahrscheinlich
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Seine Entschuldigung schien plausibel, aber ich hatte meine Zweifel.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

träge
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Er wurde als ein träger junger Mann ohne Ziele gesehen.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

Flanell
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Er trug ein warmes Flanellhemd im Winter.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Der repertoriale Stil des Journalisten erfasste jedes Detail der sich entfaltenden Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

Adlerhorst
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
Der Adler landete stolz in der Nähe seines Horstes hoch auf der Klippe.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

ständig meckern
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Sie hörte nicht auf, ständig über die Fehler, die ich gemacht habe, zu meckern.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

Zigarette
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Er zündete nach dem Abendessen eine Zigarette an.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

Neo-Latein
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
Viele wissenschaftliche Namen stammen aus dem Neo-Latein.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talisman
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Er trug immer ein kleines Talisman in seiner Tasche für Glück.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

Kosmopolitismus
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
Kosmopolitismus fördert Respekt und Verständnis zwischen Kulturen.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Jugendlicher
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Jugendliche erleben oft schnelle körperliche und emotionale Veränderungen.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

unbegrenzt
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
Der Internetplan bietet unbegrenzte Daten für den gesamten Monat.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Er versucht, Junkfood zu vermeiden.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

voraussehen
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Sie konnte die Herausforderungen vorhersagen.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatisch
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Der Künstler verwendete eine chromatische Palette, um lebendige Kontraste zu schaffen.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

Stärke; Kraft; physische Stärke
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, Muskelkraft aufzubauen.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirekt oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Sie machte ihm ein indirektes Kompliment über seine Arbeit.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

nachhaltige Entwicklung
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
Ökotourismus trägt zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung in lokalen Gemeinschaften bei.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Der Roman beschrieb das ungezähmte Leben eines Libertins im Frankreich des 18. Jahrhunderts.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

durchnässt
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Seine Kleidung war nach dem starken Regen durchnässt.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

Diskrepanz, Unterschied, Unstimmigkeit
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Die Prüfung hat eine Diskrepanz zwischen den gemeldeten Einnahmen und den tatsächlichen Einkünften aufgedeckt.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

links
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Er bog an der Kreuzung nach links ab.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

abreißen
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
Die alte Fabrik wurde abgerissen, um Platz für neue Wohnungen zu schaffen.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Das ästhetische Design des Gebäudes zog viele Besucher an.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
Er versuchte, seinen Gegner zu einem Fehler zu verleiten.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

karotte
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Karotten sind reich an Vitamin A.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

Grasen
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Die Kühe weideten friedlich auf der Wiese.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

arbeiten
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Er arbeitet als Lehrer an der örtlichen Schule.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primär, wichtig
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
Bildung ist ein primärer Faktor für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

Fette
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Gesunde Fette aus Nüssen und Avocados unterstützen die Gehirnfunktion.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

Insolvenz
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
Das Unternehmen erklärte nach Jahren der Verluste Insolvenz.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

gießen
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Sie gießt die Pflanzen jeden Morgen.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

nachsichtig; nachgiebig; barmherzig; nicht streng bei Strafe oder Urteil
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Der Lehrer war nachsichtig mit den Schülern, die ihre Hausaufgaben zu spät abgegeben haben.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruistisch
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ihre altruistische Natur führte sie dazu, für wohltätige Zwecke ehrenamtlich zu arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

Unruhe
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
Die politische Unruhe führte zu massiven Protesten.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

obszöne Witze
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum unangenehm zum Lachen.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retuschieren
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Der Fotograf retuschierte das Bild, um Flecken zu entfernen.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

untersuchung
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte neue Beweise für den Betrug.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extrem glücklich
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Sie war extrem glücklich, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ermutigend
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer hielt eine ermutigende Rede, um die Schüler vor der Prüfung zu motivieren.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen