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C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Der Diplomat fungierte als Vermittler zwischen den beiden konfliktierenden Nationen.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Als Anfänger in der Programmierung brauchte sie ständige Anleitung.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

Berater
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Er arbeitet als Finanzberater in einer Bank.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

Fleck, Schmutzmarke
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Sie hat versehentlich ihren Lippenstift auf der Serviette verschmiert.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

Lobby
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Wir haben den Manager in der Hotellobby vor dem Meeting getroffen.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

effektive Kommunikation
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
Effektive Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel zu starken Beziehungen.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

Standpunkt
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Aus seinem Standpunkt war die Situation hoffnungslos.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ökosystem
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Ein ausgewogenes Ökosystem ist entscheidend für die Umwelt-Nachhaltigkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

unmotiviert
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Sein unmotivierter Versuch zu studieren brachte keine guten Ergebnisse.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picken
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
Das Huhn begann, an den auf dem Boden verstreuten Körnern zu picken.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

Gnade
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und verringerte seine Strafe.
A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

Präambel
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
Die Präambel der Verfassung beschreibt ihre grundlegenden Prinzipien.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

krönen
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Der König wurde in einer großen Zeremonie gekrönt.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

heute
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Heute ist ein schöner Tag für einen Spaziergang.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

Verführer
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
Der Verführer flüsterte falsche Versprechungen in sein Ohr.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

Unglück
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Ihr ständiges Unglück beeinflusste alle um sie herum.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

billig; preiswert
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Dieses Restaurant serviert billiges, aber leckeres Essen.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

stagnieren
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
Ohne Innovation wird das Geschäft stagnieren.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

tot
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
Der alte Baum ist völlig tot.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

ausführlich sprechen oder schreiben
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
Der Professor expatierte über die Bedeutung des kritischen Denkens.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

Verbindung / eingezäuntes Gebiet
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die chemische Verbindung im Labor.
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

differenzieren
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

Parasit
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
Der Hund wurde gegen Darmparasiten behandelt.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

Bereitstellung
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Die Bereitstellung der neuen Software wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

Glück
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

Zustand
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Er wollte den Status quo bei der Arbeit beibehalten.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

freundlich
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
Sie half dem alten Mann freundlich über die Straße.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

bösartig
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Ärzte bestätigten, dass der Tumor bösartig war.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

Daten
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Wissenschaftler analysierten die Daten von Tausenden von Experimenten, um zu ihrem Schluss zu kommen.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

ersticken
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um die gewalttätige Proteste zu ersticken.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Gyroskop
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
Das Navigationssystem des Flugzeugs nutzt ein Gyroskop zur Stabilisierung.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

Zwang; Nötigung;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Er fühlte einen starken Zwang, sein Telefon alle paar Minuten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

Oktavo (Buchgröße, die durch das Falten eines Blattes in acht Teile entsteht)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
Die alte Bibliothek enthielt seltene Oktavo-Ausgaben von Shakespeare.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

mäßig
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Sie macht mäßig Sport, um gesund zu bleiben.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
Der Beweis seiner Schuld war unbestreitbar.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

Buße
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Seine Augen waren voller Buße, nachdem er seinen Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

Eselsbrücken, Gedächtnishilfen
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Mnemotechniken helfen dabei, komplexe Konzepte leicht zu merken.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

Dankbarkeit
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Ärzten aus, die ihr Leben gerettet haben.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

Antriebskraft
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Jet-Triebwerke liefern die Antriebskraft für Flugzeuge, um lange Distanzen zu überwinden.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

Nostalgie
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Das Hören alter Lieder erfüllt mich mit Nostalgie.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

Dampf
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
Der Wasserdampf stieg nach dem Regen vom heißen Gehweg auf.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reagieren
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Sie reagierte wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein fundamentales Prinzip guten Führens.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

Konzept
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
Das Konzept, zwei Hasen zu jagen, lehrt Fokus.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

selten
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Er machte seltene Besuche in seiner Heimatstadt, nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

eine Schuld einfordern
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter forderte mehrfach die unbezahlte Miete vom Mieter an.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

kalt; eisig; unfreundlich;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
Der kalte Winterwind ließ alle zittern.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

erfinderisch
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
Der Erfinder war bekannt für seine erfinderischen Lösungen für alltägliche Probleme.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

jemanden oder etwas dumm erscheinen lassen oder die Effektivität und Begeisterung behindern
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Die wiederholten Aufgaben schienen die Kreativität der Arbeiter zu ersticken.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

unbeschwert
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Sie hielt eine unbeschwerte Rede auf der Party.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

Überforderung
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
Der Politiker hat sich übernommen, indem er Versprechungen gemacht hat, die er nicht einhalten konnte.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

Hausfrau
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Sie entschied sich, Hausfrau zu sein, während sie ihre Kinder großzog.
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

Thaumaturg
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
Der Thaumaturg verblüffte das Publikum mit seinen Tricks.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

hochverräterisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
Der General wurde wegen hochverräterischen Verhaltens beschuldigt.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

würde, respekt, ehre
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bewahrte sie ihre Würde während des gesamten Prozesses.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

deshalb
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Es regnete, deshalb blieben wir drinnen.
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

freie Hand
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
Der Manager gab ihrem Team freie Hand bei der Gestaltung des Projekts.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Sie haben Zwillingsmädchen.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
Die große Mahlzeit stillte seinen Hunger.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Sammler
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Er ist ein Briefmarkensammler mit Tausenden von seltenen Artikeln.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

kapitulieren
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
Die Armee hatte keine Wahl, als vor dem Feind zu kapitulieren.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

Paprika
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Fügen Sie rote und grüne Paprika hinzu, um das Gericht bunt und nahrhaft zu machen.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

Kirschblüte
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Die Kirschblüten blühen im April wunderschön.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

Versöhnung
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Der Friedensvertrag war ein wichtiger Schritt in Richtung Versöhnung.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

Recycling
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Das Recycling von Kunststoff hilft, Abfall zu reduzieren.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

eine Nachricht in Code oder Chiffre umwandeln
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
Der Agent verschlüsselte die geheime Nachricht, bevor er sie verschickte.