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C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

Türrahmen
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
Der Tischler maß sorgfältig die Breite des Türrahmens.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversibel
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Der durch das Feuer verursachte Schaden war irreversibel.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

Schlüsselart
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Wölfe sind eine Schlüsselart, die die Bestände von Beutetieren reguliert.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

Aktion; Handlung
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Wir müssen Maßnahmen ergreifen, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

wohlklingend
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Die euphonische Sprache des Dichters machte den Vers zu einer Freude beim Lesen.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

Ansteckung
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
Die Angst verbreitete sich wie eine Ansteckung durch die Menge.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

weitverbreitete Zerstörung; große Verwirrung oder Unordnung; Chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
Der Hurrikan richtete in den Küstenstädten große Zerstörung an und zerstörte Häuser und Geschäfte.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

abholzen
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
Die Region wurde für die Landwirtschaft stark abgeholzt.
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.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologisch
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'Gratis Geschenk' zu sagen gilt als tautologisch.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Das Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft behandelte globale Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

Nihilist
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Er wurde ein Nihilist genannt, weil er alle sozialen Normen ablehnte.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

Vergeltung
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Das Land drohte mit Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen jede Aggression.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

lustig; seltsam; amüsant;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Er erzählte einen lustigen Witz, der alle zum Lachen brachte.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Oh, ich wusste nicht, dass du hier bist!
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

Ziegel
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Die Arbeiter legten Ziegel auf Ziegel, um die Wand zu bauen.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

sich zurücklehnen
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Sie lehnte sich auf dem Sofa mit einem Buch zurück.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

wöchentlich
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
Ich besuche wöchentlich meine Großmutter sonntags.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

Bombardierung
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
Die Stadt ertrug während des Krieges ein heftiges Bombardement.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Das Gedicht ist voller assonanter Wörter, die einen musikalischen Rhythmus erzeugen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

verachtenswert
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Seine verachtenswerten Taten schockierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

langer Pfeffer
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
Langer Pfeffer war in alten Zeiten wertvoller als schwarzer Pfeffer.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

Knie
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
Er fiel und schrammte sein Knie auf dem Bürgersteig auf.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sieben
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Sie hat sieben Äpfel in ihrem Korb.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

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

cordon

Absperrung
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
Die Polizei errichtete ein Kordon um den Tatort.
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

Jungschwan
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
Das Zygnet schwamm dicht hinter seiner Mutter.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

inkongruent
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sein lässiges Outfit sah bei dem formellen Abendessen inkongruent aus.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

großes Fass
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Der Wein wurde in einem Holzfass gelagert.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

selbstgenügsam
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Der Bauernhof ist vollständig selbstgenügsam in der Gemüseproduktion.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

beide
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Beide Kinder waren aufgeregt wegen der Reise.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

leicht werfen
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Er warf die Schlüssel auf den Tisch.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

Hochzeit
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Sie planen eine Hochzeit im Sommer.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

Verlobter
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sarah stellte ihren Verlobten ihren Eltern während des Familienessens vor.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

Angriff
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Er wurde nach dem Kampf wegen Angriff angeklagt.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

vor dem Mittag
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Sie hat alle ihre wichtigen Besprechungen während der Stunden vor dem Mittag eingeplant.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

namenlos; anonym; unbekannt; nicht identifiziert
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
Die namenlose Angst verfolgte ihn die ganze Nacht.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

nutzen
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Solarenergie für die Produktion zu nutzen.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

Glück, Schicksal, Zufall
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Durch reines Glück entdeckte er den alten Brief, der in der Schublade versteckt war.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

schnell; rasch; flink;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
Der schnelle Lieferservice kam innerhalb einer Stunde an.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

ehrlich; offen; direkt
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
Ich schätze deine ehrliche Meinung zum Projekt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

fange
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
Die Polizei versuchte, den Kriminellen mit falschen Beweisen zu fangen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

angeboren; von Geburt an; inherenz
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

kabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Er ging in die Wahlkabine, um seine Stimme abzugeben.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

Eigenkapital
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Aktienbesitz in einem Unternehmen kann erhebliche Renditen abwerfen.
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 /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

wackeln
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
Der Tisch begann zu wackeln, als er sich darauf lehnte.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

Genitiv
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
Im Englischen wird der Genitiv oft mit einem Apostroph und 's' angezeigt.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

Jahrzehnt
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Das Land hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt stark verändert.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

sanft
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Sie war verzaubert von seiner sanften Stimme.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

Ernährung
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
Eine richtige Ernährung ist wichtig für die Entwicklung von Kindern.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativ
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Ihre Leistung war superlativ und brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
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.
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.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

Förderer
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Der Förderer organisierte ein Konzert für die neue Band.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

Vernakularsprache
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Er hielt seine Rede in der lokalen Vernakularsprache, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfekt; fehlerfrei; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Sie lieferte eine perfekte Aufführung auf der Bühne.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

Blattabwurf
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
Die Herbstsaison ist durch den Blattabwurf von Bäumen gekennzeichnet.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

schläfrig; müde; lethargisch
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Ich fühlte mich schläfrig nach dem schweren Mahl.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

von Motten zerfressen
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Er trug an dem kalten Tag einen von Motten zerfressenen Pullover.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Die Überlebenden ertrugen unbeschreibliches Grauen während des Krieges.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

Acht-Eck
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Das Stoppschild hat die Form eines Achtecks.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

veröffentlichen
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
Der Autor wird seinen neuen Roman nächsten Monat veröffentlichen.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

unhöflich; grob; rau; unzivilisiert
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Es war unhöflich von ihm, das Treffen zu unterbrechen.
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

Genuss
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
Sein Genuss von Junk-Food beeinträchtigte seine Gesundheit.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Zentigrad (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte 30 Grad Celsius voraus.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

einnehmen
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Der Patient muss das Medikament mit Wasser einnehmen.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

veralten
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
Der Aufstieg der Digitalkameras machte die traditionelle Filmfotografie veraltet.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilaw
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Wir haben ein köstliches Hähnchenpilav zum Abendessen genossen.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

zählen
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Sie zählte das Geld auf dem Tisch sorgfältig.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

löwenartig
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Sein löwenartiges Haar ließ ihn in der Menge herausstechen.