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C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

Kedgeree
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
Das Frühstücksmenü beinhaltete traditionelles Kedgeree mit geräuchertem Haddock und Eiern.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

sanft
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Er war immer sanft mit Kindern.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

obwohl
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie trotzdem nach draußen.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentziell
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Sie durchlebte eine existentielle Krise in der Mitte ihres Lebens.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bakterium
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein einzelnes Bakterium unter den richtigen Bedingungen schnell multiplizieren kann.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundan
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Philosophen diskutieren oft über ultramundane Realitäten jenseits der menschlichen Wahrnehmung.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satan
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Laut religiösen Texten verführt Satan die Menschen zur Sünde.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

Muschelketten
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
Der Stamm tauschte Felle gegen Muschelketten.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

Jahrestag
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Sie feierten ihren Hochzeitstag mit einem Abendessen.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

berührend; emotional
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die rührende Geschichte brachte allen Tränen in die Augen.
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnisch
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
Die Stadt feierte mit einer großen pyrotechnischen Darbietung am Silvesterabend.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

tritt auf
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
Schneefall tritt in Regionen mit Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt auf.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

Futter für das Vieh
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
Der Stall war mit Futter für das Vieh gefüllt.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

feiern
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
Deutschland feiert den Tag der Deutschen Einheit am 3. Oktober.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

Mola-Karpfen
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
Der Mola-Karpfen ist ein beliebter kleiner Fisch, der in der bengalischen Küche verwendet wird.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

Verlangen, starke Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Sie hat abends immer das Verlangen nach Schokolade.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

Beschreibung
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Seine Beschreibung war lebendig.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Hysterie
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
Die Menge war während des Konzerts in einem Zustand der Hysterie.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

Planer
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Sie benutzt einen täglichen Planer, um ihre Besprechungen zu organisieren.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Es gibt eine differenzielle Behandlung zwischen den beiden Gruppen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

Enthaltsamkeit
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Er übte Enthaltsamkeit, um sich auf sein Studium zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Ein Bachlauf floss durch die Wiese.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

entstehen
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
Die Tradition entstand in alten Zeiten.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

Desillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Viele Menschen erleben eine Desillusion nach unrealistischen Erwartungen.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Hütte
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in einer provisorischen Hütte.
B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

adoptieren
Meaning
To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.
Example
They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.
Sie beschlossen, ein Kind aus dem Waisenhaus zu adoptieren.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

Steinskulptur (in grotesker Form)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
Die alte Kathedrale hatte Gargoyles an jeder Ecke.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

unterirdisch
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Sie erkundeten die unterirdischen Regionen der Höhle.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

einstimmig
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
Der Vorschlag wurde einstimmig angenommen.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

Glück
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

Verräter
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
Während des Krieges wurde er als Quisling bezeichnet, weil er den Eindringlingen half.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

Physiokratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
Die Physiokratie betonte die Bedeutung der Landwirtschaft für den nationalen Reichtum.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

jährliche Rente
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Sie erhält eine jährliche Rente aus der Lebensversicherung ihres verstorbenen Ehemanns.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

Rückblick
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
Im Rückblick schien die Entscheidung unklug.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

Wille
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Sie verließ den Job aus eigener Volition.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

mitgefühl
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Sie drückte ihr Mitgefühl für die Opfer des Unfalls aus.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspektive
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Aus seiner Perspektive war die Entscheidung völlig falsch.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

Jubiläum
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Die Schule feierte ihr Jubiläum mit einer großen Veranstaltung.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

vielfältig
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
Das Projekt hat vielfältige Vorteile für die Gemeinschaft.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

ehelich
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Sie genossen ein langes Leben voller ehelichem Glück.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

Naht
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
Der Arzt verwendete eine Naht, um die Wunde zu schließen.
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 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.
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.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

tadeln
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler für seine Unehrlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Eine kurze Einführung geht normalerweise dem Haupttext voraus.
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 /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Er wurde ein Fanatiker genannt, weil er sich weigerte, die Ansichten anderer zu hören.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

entsetzen
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
Die gewalttätige Szene entsetzte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

humpeln
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
Er humpelte nach dem Umknicken seines Knöchels durch das Zimmer.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Seine intellektuelle Schärfe machte ihn zu einem brillanten Wissenschaftler.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elementar; grundlegend
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Er lernte elementare Mathematik in der Schule.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.
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.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Hornbill Vogel
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
Der bunte Hornbill saß auf dem höchsten Ast.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

Exposition
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Lange Exposition gegenüber der Sonne kann deiner Haut schaden.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

brennbar
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Trockene Blätter sind sehr brennbar.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogen, einheitlich
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Das Team war in ihren Fähigkeiten nicht homogen.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

schön; charmant; reizend; angenehm
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
Was für ein schöner Tag für ein Picknick!
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiebrig, aufgeregt
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
Der Patient war in einem fiebrigen Zustand mit hoher Temperatur.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

wahrlich
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Wahrlich, ich sage euch, dies ist die Wahrheit.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

denigreren
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Er war schnell dabei, die Errungenschaften seiner Kollegen zu denigreren.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

Haftung
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Die Verbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens überstiegen seine Vermögenswerte.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
Die drückende Hitze erschwerte die Arbeit im Freien während des Sommers.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Naturschutzbewegung
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Die Naturschutzbewegung begann im 19. Jahrhundert, um die Wildtiere zu schützen.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

verwickeln / entwirren
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Sie begann, die losen Fäden des Pullovers zu entwirren.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

schnell schlagen
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Ihr Herz begann vor Angst zu palpieren.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Der Mechaniker maß das Drehmoment des Motors.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

Krankheit
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
Sie hat die Schule wegen einer schweren Krankheit verpasst.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

materialistische Lebensweise
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Ein materialistischer Lebensstil führt oft zu moralischem Verfall.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ertrinken
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Er ertrank fast, als er im Fluss schwamm.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

kultivieren
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Landwirte kultivieren Reis auf den Reisfeldern.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

Summen
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Ich hörte das Summen des Handys während des Meetings.