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B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

Rückblick
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Mit dem Vorteil des Rückblicks erkannten wir, dass die Entscheidung ein Fehler war.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

unlöslich
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
Öl und Wasser sind unlösliche Flüssigkeiten.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

Säugetier
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
Der Wal ist das größte Säugetier der Erde.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

Motilität
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Die Motilität von Spermien ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Befruchtung.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

eindeutig
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Sie gab eine eindeutige Antwort auf die Frage.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

Schmerz
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Er hatte nach der späten Arbeit starke Kopfschmerzen.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

kostbares Juwel
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
Das antike Halsband zeigte ein seltenes Saphir-Juwel, das von Diamanten umgeben war.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

Käufer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Der Käufer inspizierte das Auto, bevor er die Zahlung vornahm.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

französisches Schloss
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Sie übernachteten in einem wunderschönen Schloss in Frankreich.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

unser
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
Dies ist unser Haus.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

bittend
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
Der bittende Mann flehte um Gnade vor den Füßen des Königs.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

verdient
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
Der Verbrecher erhielt die verdiente Strafe für seine Verbrechen.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

Entfernung
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
Die Entfernung zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt ungefähr dreihundert Kilometer.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

kurz; prägnant
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Der Anwalt erhielt eine detaillierte Zusammenfassung des bevorstehenden Gerichtsfalls.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

Einführung
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
Der Professor gab eine kurze Einführung, bevor er die Vorlesung begann.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

etabliert
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Die Demokratie wurde unter starker Führung etabliert.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

krankheit; malady; leidenschaft
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine seltene Krankheit, die ihr Nervensystem beeinflusste.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

kündigen
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Der Vermieter entschied sich, die Mieter wegen Nichtzahlung der Miete zu kündigen.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

aufschieben
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
Der Politiker schob auf, als er nach dem umstrittenen Thema gefragt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

Mondfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Wir haben die Mondfinsternis von unserem Garten aus gesehen.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
Der grimmige alte Mann weigerte sich, seinen Stuhl zu verlassen.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

einfach; simpel; unkompliziert
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Das ist ein einfaches Rezept, dem jeder folgen kann.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

Besessenheit
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Seine Besessenheit vom Erfolg trieb ihn dazu, Tag und Nacht zu arbeiten.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

Musikband
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
Die Band trat live beim Konzert auf.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Das Rohr war durch Mineralablagerungen blockiert.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

etwas
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
Kannst du mir etwas zum Schreiben geben?
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
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.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.
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.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Impuls
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Sein Impuls, zu reisen, veranlasste ihn dazu, seinen Job plötzlich zu kündigen.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

reizbar
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm keine weiteren Süßigkeiten gegeben wurden.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

des Wahlrechts berauben
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Das neue Gesetz könnte Tausende von Wählern vom Wahlrecht ausschließen.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

Heldentum
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
Der Heroismus der Freiheitskämpfer inspiriert die Nation.
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 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

Ausbeutung
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
Die Ausbeutung maritimer Ressourcen hat zu erheblichen Schäden geführt.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

Vogel
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
Ein Vogel sang auf dem Baumzweig.
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.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

unerwünscht
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein unerwünschter Gast bei der Besprechung.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

auf respektable Weise; anständig;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Sie war respektabel gekleidet für das Interview.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

Glück
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Pan-Amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Die Pan-Amerikanischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus dem gesamten Kontinent zusammen.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

sieb
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl von Klumpen zu trennen.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

katastrophal
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
Der Krieg hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft des Landes.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

säule
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Der alte Tempel wurde von riesigen Steinsäulen gestützt.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

Einschränkung
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln behindern die Kreativität der Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Dialektik
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Der Philosoph benutzte die Dialektik, um die Annahmen seiner Studenten herauszufordern.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

Pudding
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Schokoladenpudding zum Nachtisch.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

Faktor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
Das Wetter ist ein wichtiger Faktor in der Ernteproduktion.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

Theosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
Die Theosophie zog Menschen an, die sich für Mystik und spirituelles Wachstum interessierten.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in unnötige Konflikte.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

kleben
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Ich klebe das Bild in mein Scrapbook.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

unzulässig
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
Der Richter erklärte das Beweismaterial für unzulässig.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

Freunderlwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde des Klientelismus in den Einstellungsverfahren beschuldigt.
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 noun /aɪər/

ire

Zorn, Wut
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
Die neue Politik erregte den Zorn der Mitarbeiter.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heuristisch
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Lehrer verwenden heuristische Techniken, um selbstständiges Lernen zu fördern.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

eine sehr kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Es interessiert ihn keinen Deut das Ergebnis.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
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.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

die Pflanzenwelt, die in einer bestimmten Region oder einem bestimmten Lebensraum zu finden ist
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Flora.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

atmen
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Pflanzen atmen auch, um Energie freizusetzen.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

optisches Instrument mit panoramischer Ansicht
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Pantoskop, um den gesamten Horizont zu beobachten.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Oger
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Oger, der im dunklen Wald lebte.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

austauschen
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Sie tauschten Witze über den Tisch hinweg aus.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

vorhersagen
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
Der alte Mann behauptete, er könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

kindlich
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein kindliches Verhalten peinigte alle in der Besprechung.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

Abwasser oder kontaminiertes Wasser
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
Fabrikabwässer kontaminieren nahegelegene Flüsse und Seen.