C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

Neopaganismus

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

Neopaganismus hat an Popularität gewonnen, da Menschen spirituelle Alternativen zu den etablierten Religionen suchen.

B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

vermeidbar

Meaning

able to be prevented or avoided

Example

Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.

Der größte Teil des Schadens war mit guter Planung vermeidbar.

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isoliert

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

Technologische Fortschritte führen oft dazu, dass Menschen isoliert werden.

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

Postgraduierter

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

Sie macht postgraduale Forschung in Physik.

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

dezimal

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

Die Zahl 0,75 ist eine Dezimalzahl.

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.

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.

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

Umschlag

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

Sie versiegelte den Brief in einem Umschlag und schickte ihn ab.

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

Spannung

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

Die Frist verursachte viel Spannung im Büro.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.

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.

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.

C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr

Meaning

to such an extent

Example

He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.

Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.

B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung

Meaning

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

Example

The company has a separate division for research and development.

Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

Ratsmitglied

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

Das Ratsmitglied veranstaltete eine öffentliche Sitzung, um lokale Themen zu besprechen.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

würzig (salzig oder scharf)

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

Das Restaurant serviert eine Vielzahl von würzigen Gerichten.

B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

wodurch

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

Das Unternehmen stimmte einem Vertrag zu, wodurch es die Strafe zahlen würde.

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

täuschen

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

Er täuschte sich selbst, indem er dachte, dass er das Rennen ohne Training gewinnen könnte.

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person

Meaning

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

Example

The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.

Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.

C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen

Meaning

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

Example

The thief decamped before the police arrived.

Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

Weisheit

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Ihre Weisheit bei der Lösung von Problemen verschaffte ihr den Respekt ihrer Kollegen.

C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs

Meaning

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

Example

The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.

Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.

C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

Deregulierung

Meaning

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

Example

Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.

Die Deregulierung hat den Wettbewerb im Telekommunikationssektor erhöht.

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Breite

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

Die Breite seines Wissens beeindruckte alle.

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

sehr klein; winzig

Meaning

extremely small in size or amount

Example

The baby bird was tiny and helpless.

Das Babyvögelchen war sehr klein und hilflos.

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

Holzhammer

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Gummihammer, um das Holz nicht zu beschädigen.

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

unüberlegt

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

Sie gab eine unüberlegte Antwort auf seine ernsthafte Frage.

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.

C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

vermuten

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

Sie vermutete, dass er nicht zum Meeting kommen würde.

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

wahrnehmbar; signifikant; beträchtlich in Menge

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

Es gab eine spürbare Verbesserung seiner Testergebnisse.

A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

am niedrigsten

Meaning

Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.

Example

The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.

Die Arbeitslosenquote ist auf dem niedrigsten Stand seit 15 Jahren.

C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

Gendarm

Meaning

A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.

Example

The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.

Der Gendarm hielt das Auto für eine routinemäßige Kontrolle an.

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordentlich; sauber

Meaning

arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized

Example

She keeps her room very tidy and organized.

Sie hält ihr Zimmer sehr ordentlich und sauber.

A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

erwähnen

Meaning

to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name

Example

She forgot to mention the meeting time.

Sie hat vergessen, die Uhrzeit des Treffens zu erwähnen.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

Sphärometer

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Sphärometer, um die Krümmung der Linse zu messen.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

Stille

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

Stille füllte die Luft nahe den Gräbern.

C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

zögern

Meaning

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

Example

He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.

Er zögerte stundenlang, bevor er ein Restaurant auswählte.

C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

Zusammenfassung

Meaning

A concise summary of a text or speech.

Example

The student submitted a précis of the long article.

Der Student reichte eine Zusammenfassung des langen Artikels ein.

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

Herd

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

Sie kochte das Abendessen auf dem Gasherd.

A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

Nachricht

Meaning

A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another

Example

I received your message and will reply soon.

Ich habe deine Nachricht erhalten und werde bald antworten.

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endemisch

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

Der Bengalische Tiger ist endemisch im indischen Subkontinent.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtuell

Meaning

almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact

Example

The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.

Das virtuelle Meeting ermöglichte es Teilnehmern aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammenzuarbeiten.

B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

Debatte

Meaning

a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points

Example

The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.

Die politische Debatte dauerte drei Stunden mit leidenschaftlichen Argumenten.

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

nach

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

Nach dem Hören der Nachricht eilte er ins Krankenhaus.

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.

C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

verkauf

Meaning

The act of selling; sale.

Example

The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.

Die Auktion war eine formelle Verkauf der Vermögenswerte des Anwesens.

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung

Meaning

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

Die Kontextualisierung historischer Ereignisse hilft den Studenten, diese besser zu verstehen.

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

mit rauer Stimme sprechen oder mit einem groben Geräusch schaben

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

Er raspte eine Warnung, bevor er zusammenbrach.

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

Destillation

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

Destillation wird häufig zur Herstellung alkoholischer Getränke verwendet.

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

mühsam

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

Das Schreiben des langen Berichts war eine mühsame Aufgabe.

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.

B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Bluterguss / Prellung

Meaning

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

Example

He got a bruise on his arm after falling.

Er bekam einen blauen Fleck an seinem Arm, nachdem er gefallen war.

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Dorf

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

Sie leben in einem kleinen Dorf, das von Bergen umgeben ist.

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

verderblich

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

Lagern Sie verderbliche Lebensmittel im Kühlschrank.

C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

junge Stute

Meaning

a young female horse

Example

The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.

Das Fohlen rannte schnell über die Wiese.

A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.

C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da

Meaning

Because; since.

Example

He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.

Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.

C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

plötzlich die Richtung ändern

Meaning

to change direction suddenly

Example

The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.

Das Auto lenkte plötzlich von der Straße ab, um den Unfall zu vermeiden.

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

Saboteur

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

Der Saboteur wurde verhaftet, bevor er die Bombe legen konnte.

C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch

Meaning

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

Example

The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.

Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legitim; gültig; authentisch; vernünftig

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

Er hat einen legitimen Grund, zu spät zu kommen.

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

bekleidet / bedeckt

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

Der Ritter war in glänzender Rüstung bekleidet.

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

unleserlich

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

Die Handschrift des Arztes war fast unleserlich.

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.

C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen

Meaning

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

Example

The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.

Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.

B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.

A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango

Meaning

a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh

Example

The mango is known as the king of fruits.

Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.

C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.

C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise

Meaning

A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.

Example

He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.

Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.

C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

leicht zu kontrollieren oder zu beeinflussen

Meaning

easy to control or influence

Example

The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.

Das Kind war überraschend leicht zu kontrollieren während der langen Reise.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv

Meaning

Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.

Example

Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.

Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.

C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

Höhe

Meaning

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

Example

The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.

Die Wanderer erreichten nach stundenlangem Klettern eine hohe Höhe.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

Übelkeit verspüren

Meaning

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Example

The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.

Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ sie Übelkeit verspüren.

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

alte Tauwerkfasern

Meaning

loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships

Example

The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.

Die Schiffbauer verwendeten Oakum, um die Ritzen in den Holzplanken zu versiegeln.

C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

verspotten

Meaning

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

Example

The fans gibed at the losing team.

Die Fans haben das verlierende Team verspottet.

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.

B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

glasbehälter; topf

Meaning

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Example

She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.

Sie lagerte hausgemachte Kekse in einem großen Glasbehälter auf der Küchenarbeitsplatte.

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

boden; unterseite

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

Die Schatzkiste lag am Boden des Ozeans.

A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rund

Meaning

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

Example

The table was round and had a smooth surface.

Der Tisch war rund und hatte eine glatte Oberfläche.

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig

Meaning

Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.

Example

The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.

Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.

A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

enthalten

Meaning

to have or include within; to restrain or control

Example

This box contains important documents.

Diese Box enthält wichtige Dokumente.

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.

C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit

Meaning

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

Example

The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.

Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.

B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden

Meaning

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

Example

She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.

Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.

C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

Example

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergetisch zusammenarbeiten, um die Effektivität zu steigern.

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

Die Abteilungen müssen synergisieren, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

zerebral

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

Zerebrale Funktionen regulieren Gedanken.

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.

C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

anstiften

Meaning

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Example

The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.

Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.

C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

unbefugtes Eindringen

Meaning

Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission

Example

The company detected an intrusion in its server.

Das Unternehmen hat eine Intrusion in seinem Server erkannt.

C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

löschen

Meaning

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

Example

He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.

Er hat es geschafft, die peinliche Erinnerung aus seinem Kopf zu löschen.