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B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

Feuerwaffe
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
Die Polizei fand während der Untersuchung eine versteckte Feuerwaffe.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

renovieren
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Website für ein modernes Aussehen zu renovieren.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

nörgelnd
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Seine nörgelnde Einstellung macht Teamarbeit schwierig.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

verspotten
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Die Fans haben das verlierende Team verspottet.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

unglücklich
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Die dunklen Wolken schienen für die Hochzeit ungünstig.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

spielerisch
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer spielerisch mit bunten Ballons.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

nach dem Krieg
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land ein schnelles wirtschaftliches Wachstum.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

brennbar
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Trockene Blätter sind sehr brennbar.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardieren
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Die Reporter bombardierten den Minister mit schwierigen Fragen.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

Hintergrund
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Sie hat einen starken Hintergrund in Mathematik und Informatik.
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

Tastatur
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
Sie tippte den Bericht schnell auf der Tastatur.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

Kündigung
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
Die Kündigung des Vertrages enttäuschte beide Parteien.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

hören
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Ich kann die Vögel singen hören.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

Reisender
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
Der Reisende machte sich früh am Morgen auf, um neue Länder zu erkunden.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

Fremdenfeindlichkeit
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
Xenophobie kann zu Diskriminierung und sozialer Spaltung führen.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

zu
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Sie geht zum Markt.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

Hülle
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
Die Maishülle wurde vor dem Kochen entfernt.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

mühsam
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Das Schreiben des langen Berichts war eine mühsame Aufgabe.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

herabgesetzt
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
Die herabgesetzte Währung verlor das Vertrauen der Menschen.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

totaler Misserfolg
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Das Event verwandelte sich aufgrund schlechter Planung in einen totalen Misserfolg.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

mit dem Chor verbunden
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
Die Kirche veranstaltete am Sonntag eine Choralaufführung.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

nachmittags
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
Die Sitzung ist um 15:00 Uhr geplant.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

auffällig
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Ihre auffällige Schönheit erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.
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 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

Schlucht, Bach
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Nach dem Sturm wurde die Straße von einem tiefen Tal durchzogen.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

streitsüchtig; streitbar; konfliktbeladen
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Sein streitsüchtiger Charakter macht es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

Riss
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Das Erdbeben verursachte einen tiefen Riss auf der Straße.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

unsittlich; unrein;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
Die konservative Gesellschaft betrachtete ihr Verhalten als unsittlich und unangemessen.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

durchnässen
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
Der plötzliche Regen durchnässte die Spieler auf dem Feld.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Ein gutes Buch zu lesen ist eine angenehme Tätigkeit.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

vorzeichen
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen Sturm hin.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

siebte
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Ihr Geburtstag ist am siebten Juli.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

lobenswerte Initiativen
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Die lobenswerten Initiativen zielen darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu erhöhen.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Er hat den Sturm überlebt.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

falscher Apostel
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
Der Prediger wurde als falscher Apostel verurteilt.
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

absagen
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
Der Flug wurde aufgrund starker Regenfälle abgesagt.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

umweltbezogen
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien verabschiedet, um Umweltschäden zu reduzieren.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

Apotheke
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Ich ging zur Apotheke, um Erkältungsmedizin zu kaufen.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

sauer
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Zitronen enthalten Zitronensäure.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

fliegend
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
Der fliegende Vogel verschwand in den Wolken.
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.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

intelligent; scharfsinnig; gut gekleidet; stilvoll
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Sie traf eine intelligente Entscheidung, in Technologieaktien zu investieren.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

wieder aufkommen
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
Das Interesse an traditionellen Handwerken hat begonnen, wieder aufzukommen.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumatisch
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
Der Unfall war eine traumatische Erfahrung für die ganze Familie.
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.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

lang
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
Die lange Straße erstreckte sich über viele Meilen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
Die Hochzeit war voller Fröhlichkeit und Lachen.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

Feile
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Er benutzte eine Metallfeile, um die rauen Kanten zu glätten.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

dicker, süßer Sirup
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Sie goss den Sirup über die Pfannkuchen.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

Alliteration verwenden
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
Der Dichter allitiert oft Wörter, um einen Rhythmus zu erzeugen.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
A1 noun /help/

Help

Hilfe; Unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Der Freiwillige bot seine Hilfe an, um die Einkäufe der älteren Frau zu ihrem Auto zu bringen.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

Kriegsschiff-Flotte
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
Die Spanische Armada segelte 1588 gegen England.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salzhaltig; salzwasserbezogen
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Die salinische Lösung wird für medizinische Behandlungen verwendet.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

entscheiden
Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
Sie entschied sich, nach dem Abschluss im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

konnotieren
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
Das Wort 'jugendlich' konnotiert Energie und Vitalität.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs war unbeschreiblich.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
Die schwere und langsame Vorlesung machte es den Studenten schwer, wach zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Ich brauche ein sauberes Bettlaken, um das Bett zu bedecken.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

Glück
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im frischen Schnee.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

Work-Life-Balance
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Ein Work-Life-Balance zu erreichen reduziert Stress und verbessert die Produktivität.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

Dachgeschoss
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Sie verwandelte das alte Dachgeschoss in ein modernes Studio.
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.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

Kies
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
Die Auffahrt war mit Kies bedeckt.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

Glück
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

Annahmen
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Seine Annahmen über das Projekt waren völlig falsch.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

vollständig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde im Feuer vollständig zerstört.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Spinnennetz
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
Die Spinne spann ein großes Spinnennetz in der Ecke des Zimmers.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

Orangeflossen-Labeo
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
Der Orangeflossen-Labeo ist ein wichtiger Speisefisch in Bangladesch.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

küssen
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
Sie küssten sich unter dem Mistelzweig während der Party.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

Zweifüßler
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Menschen sind Beispiele für zweifüßige Kreaturen.