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C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

erhöht
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens ist im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

Kreuzgang
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Die Mönche gingen still durch den Kreuzgang.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

Premierminister / führend
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Der französische Premierminister adressierte die Nation.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

evaluativ
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
Die evaluative Phase des Projekts beinhaltet die Bewertung seines Erfolgs.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
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.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

Glück
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

Pförtner
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
Der Doorkeeper überprüfte die Pässe aller, bevor sie den Saal betraten.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
Der Anwalt las das Testament des verstorbenen Testators.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

gruselig
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine gruselige Stille.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

Räucherstäbchen
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Sie zündete einen Räucherstäbchen im Tempel während ihres Gebets an.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

Koralle
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Die Koralle im Riff bietet vielen Meereslebewesen Schutz.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

Ritter; mittelalterlicher Krieger
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
Der tapfere Ritter rettete die Prinzessin aus dem Drachen Schloss.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

Synode
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
Der Synode versammelte sich, um Reformen in der Kirche zu diskutieren.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extrem glücklich
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Sie war extrem glücklich, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

kriechen
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
er kroch vor seinem Chef, um Strafe zu vermeiden.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

verwöhnen
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
Das kleine Mädchen wurde von ihren Großeltern verwöhnt.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

untauglich; ungeeignet;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Er wurde aufgrund seiner schlechten Gesundheit für den Militärdienst für untauglich erklärt.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

Hang
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Sie kletterten den grasbewachsenen Hang hinauf, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

ideale Umgebung
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
Der Winter schafft eine ideale Umgebung für das Wachstum von Gemüse.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

gartenbaulich
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Sie studierte Gartenbauwissenschaften an der Universität.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisziplinär
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
Der interdisziplinäre Ansatz in der Bildung fördert Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

Diskriminierung; ungerechte Behandlung; Vorurteil
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen rassistischer Diskriminierung in seinen Einstellungspraktiken verklagt.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

zynisch; skeptische Person
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
Der alte Zyniker glaubte, dass Politiker nur daran interessiert waren, Stimmen zu bekommen.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

Verfahren
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Die Verhandlungen diskutierten Sprachprobleme.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

Vertrauter
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Sie fand einen echten Vertrauten in ihrem Kindheitsfreund.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

sterben
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Die Blumen werden ohne Wasser sterben.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

U-Boot
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
Das U-Boot tauchte tief in den Ozean, um der Entdeckung zu entgehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

freie Hand
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
Der Manager gab ihrem Team freie Hand bei der Gestaltung des Projekts.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

grundsätzlich
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Die beiden Theorien sind grundsätzlich unterschiedlich.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

taktile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
Die taktile Erfahrung des Stoffes war weich und glatt.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

Tumor
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
Der Arzt fand während der medizinischen Untersuchung einen gutartigen Tumor.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

korrigierbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Die Fehler des Schülers waren mit Übung korrigierbar.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

Gebiet
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Das Waldgebiet wurde als Wildtierschutzgebiet erhalten.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativ
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
Die Dokumentation war sehr informativ und lehrreich.
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

versuch
Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
Er versuchte, den Berg trotz des schlechten Wetters zu erklimmen.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

Schlacht
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich auf die letzte Schlacht vor.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

durchbohren
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
Der Pfeil wird das Ziel durchdringen.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

Benachrichtigungen
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Schalte die Benachrichtigungen aus, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

erregen
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
Die Witze des Komikers erregten das Publikum.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

flaches, dünnes und rundes Objekt
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Er hat die Musik-CD in den Player eingelegt.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

schreien
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Die Kinder schrien vor Freude, als sie die Überraschung sahen.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

Vermögen
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
Das Schloss war Teil seines Vermögens, das er von seinen adeligen Vorfahren geerbt hatte.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

junger Junge
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Der alte Mann schenkte dem jungen Buben ein freundliches Lächeln.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

widerlegen
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die falschen Anschuldigungen mit starken Beweisen.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Strand
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Sie verbrachten den Tag am Strand und entspannten sich.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

medizinisches Verfahren zur Öffnung von blockierten oder verengten Blutgefäßen, die Blut zum Herzen transportieren
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
Die Angioplastie ist jetzt sicherer mit robotischer Unterstützung.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

Schaden; Verlust
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
Der Sturm verursachte erheblichen Schaden an den Küstengebäuden.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

Reliquiar
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Das alte Reliquiar war mit Gold und Edelsteinen verziert.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

Titel; Rang; Würde
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
Der Titel des Buches ist sehr interessant.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

frau
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
Frau Karim ist die Direktorin der Schule.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensitivität
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose bewies die Sensitivität von Pflanzen durch Experimente.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

ehrenhaft
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Sie ist als eine ehrenhafte Führungspersönlichkeit bekannt, die immer ihre Versprechen hält.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Ich hoffe, ich werde dich nicht mit meiner Leistung enttäuschen.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

Desinvestition
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
Die Desinvestition der Tochtergesellschaft wurde im letzten Jahr abgeschlossen.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

Stricken
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
Sie verbringt ihre Abende mit Stricken für ihre Familie.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

Unterkunft; Quartiere; Militärunterkunft
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Die Soldaten kehrten nach ihrem Training in ihre Quartiere zurück.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

Fußleiste
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
Der Tischler malte die Fußleiste weiß.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

kamel
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
Das Kamel ging langsam über den Wüstensand.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

konvex, nach außen gewölbt
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
Die Linse hat eine konvexe Form, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
Die Äquivokation des Politikers frustrierte die Wähler, die eine klare Antwort wollten.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

durchbruch
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Der Durchbruch öffnet Türen für neue Technologien.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

Wendepunkt, Wasserscheide
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Die Unabhängigkeitsbewegung war ein Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Nation.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

ungeduldig
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Sie wurde ungeduldig, während sie in der langen Schlange wartete.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

essen
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Sie aßen gerade zu Abend, als das Telefon klingelte.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

unvorbereitet
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Er war unvorbereitet für die schwierige Prüfung.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Sie wurde aufgefordert, vor Gericht über den Unfall auszusagen.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

Mietverhältnis
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
Der Mietvertrag wurde für zwei Jahre unterzeichnet.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

Gräueltaten
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Die Gräueltaten erschütterten die internationale Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

bezieht sich auf die Korrektur von Knochen- oder Muskelverformungen
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Sie besuchte einen orthopädischen Chirurgen wegen ihrer Rückenschmerzen.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

Panorama
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Vom Gipfel des Hügels genossen wir ein atemberaubendes Panorama der Stadt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

weitverbreitete Zerstörung; große Verwirrung oder Unordnung; Chaos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
Der Hurrikan richtete in den Küstenstädten große Zerstörung an und zerstörte Häuser und Geschäfte.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

hart
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
Die Prüfung war für die meisten Schüler sehr schwer.