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C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

Glück
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

mitfühlend; barmherzig
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
Die mitfühlende Krankenschwester nahm sich zusätzliche Zeit, um die besorgten Patienten zu trösten.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

Universitätsstudent
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Die Collegian bereiteten sich auf das kulturelle Festival vor.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

verdunkeln
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Die Wolken begannen den Himmel vor dem Sturm zu verdunkeln.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

Revision; überarbeitete Ausgabe
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Die Schüler verbrachten Stunden mit der Revision für ihre Abschlussprüfungen.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
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.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rau; grob; hart
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
Die raue Oberfläche des Felsen hat mir die Hände verletzt.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
bitte öffne die Tür für mich.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

verstümmeln
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Der Unfall verstümmelte mehrere Passagiere.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

regelmäßig
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Das Personal überprüft regelmäßig die Ausrüstung auf Sicherheit.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

Zulassung; Akzeptanz
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
Sie erhielt die Zulassung zur Harvard-Universität.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

Missbilligung
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Ihre Eltern zeigten deutliche Missbilligung gegenüber ihrer Entscheidung, das College abzubrechen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

untreu
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
Er war seiner Frau viele Jahre untreu.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.
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.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

gemäßigt
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Sie gab eine gemäßigte Antwort auf die Kritik.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

Sackgasse
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Sie kauften ein Haus am Ende einer ruhigen Sackgasse.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

Gesprächspartner
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Sie war eine geschickte Gesprächspartnerin während der Debatte.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
Der Korsar plünderte Schiffe entlang der Küste.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

zulässig
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Der Richter entschied, dass das Dokument als Beweismittel zulässig war.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

körperliche oder geistige Arbeit
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
Der Bau erforderte Monate harter Arbeit, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

festlich, mit Bezug auf ein Festival
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
Der Saal war auf festliche Weise für die Hochzeit dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Opiat
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten ein Opiat, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

Rand; Spielraum
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Bitte schreibe deine Notizen am Rand der Seite.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

erfahren / gewürzt
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

zerbrechlich
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
Der alte Mann war zu zerbrechlich, um ohne Hilfe zu gehen.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

würdig
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Ihre geschätzten Leistungen inspirierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

ableiten
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
viele englische wörter leiten sich vom lateinischen ab.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

Hornisse
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Die Hornisse baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

Wand
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Die Wand in unserem Wohnzimmer ist blau gestrichen.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

pflanze mit Brennhaaren, die beim Berühren Reizungen verursachen
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Er hat versehentlich die Brennnessel berührt und ein scharfes Brennen gespürt.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

vielfalt
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
Biodiversität fördert die Stabilität und Resilienz von Ökosystemen.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

Streit, Feindschaft
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Die beiden Familien sind seit Generationen in einem Streit.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

aufmerksam hören
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Er würde aufmerksam auf die Ratschläge seines Mentors hören, bevor er Entscheidungen trifft.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

Amtliche Mitteilung
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
Die Beförderung wurde letzte Woche offiziell im Amtsblatt der Regierung bekannt gegeben.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

taktisch
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
Taktisches Denken ist entscheidend in Geschäftsverhandlungen.
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 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

schuppig
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
Der Fisch hat eine schuppige Haut.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

keimfrei
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
Chirurgen müssen in einer aseptischen Umgebung arbeiten, um Infektionen zu verhindern.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

Stillstand
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Der Verkehr kam nach dem Unfall zum Stillstand.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Zement / zementieren
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
Der Vertrag half, die Beziehung zwischen den beiden Ländern zu zementieren.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

einrahmen
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
Die Einleitung sollte die wichtigsten Punkte des Artikels einrahmen.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

entzünden
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers haben dazu beigetragen, die öffentliche Meinung zu entflammen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

invasieren
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
Die Armee hat das benachbarte Land invadierte.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

verunreinigt
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Die Behörden beschlagnahmten verunreinigte Arzneimittel aus dem Lager.
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

Fan; Anhänger; Ventilator
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
Sie ist ein großer Fan klassischer Musik und besucht jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

raue oder heisere Stimme; die Stimme wird heiser durch Schreien oder Krankheit
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Seine Stimme wurde heiser, nachdem er beim Konzert geschrien hatte.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

Ökotoxikologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
Ökotoxikologie untersucht die Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf die Tierwelt.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

Abhebung
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Er hat 500 $ von seinem Bankkonto abgehoben.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
In Ordnung, lass uns zum Park gehen.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

eintönig
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Der Raum sah mit seinen grauen Wänden und der gedämpften Beleuchtung eintönig aus.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

Insularität
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
Die Insularität der Gruppe verhinderte es, neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

Abschreckung
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Ihre Abschreckung verhinderte, dass er eine schlechte Investition tätigte.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

widerlegen
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Sein ruhiges Gesicht widerlegte seine innere Angst.
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

zerschneiden
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
Der König befahl, dass seine Feinde zerstückelt werden.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

hundert
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Es gibt hundert Schüler im Saal.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

vergangen
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Er spricht oft über die Traditionen vergangener Tage.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

reden
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Er begann, bei der Zeremonie zu reden.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

Limette
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Füge eine Scheibe Limette zu deinem Getränk hinzu.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

freizügig
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Der Roman war voller freizügiger Dialoge.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.