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B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

Strafe
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Er musste eine hohe Strafe zahlen, weil er gegen die Verkehrsregeln verstoßen hatte.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

gemäß
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

dampfend; vage
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Die Morgenluft war mit dampfendem Nebel gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

gallig
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Er wurde gallig, nachdem er die ungerechte Kritik gehört hatte.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Es gibt eine starke Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Schwestern.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

Klümpchen
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von alten Klischees, die das Publikum nicht inspirieren konnten.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

Cybersicherheit
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
Cybersicherheit sorgt für sichere digitale Abläufe.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
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 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

zusammen
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Wir sollten zusammenarbeiten, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST ist das größte Radioteleskop der Welt.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Eine kurze Einführung geht jedem Kapitel voraus.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

misstrauen
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Viele Menschen misstrauen Politikern.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Er war angeblich in den Raub verwickelt.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

fliegend
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
Der fliegende Vogel stieg anmutig in den Himmel auf.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

Anhänger; Verehrer
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Als Anhängerin der klassischen Musik besuchte sie jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

sich vor Schmerz zusammenzucken
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als der Arzt seinen verletzten Arm berührte.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

entfachen, inspirieren
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
Die Rede entfachte Hoffnung im Publikum.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

persönlichkeit
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Sie hat eine sehr extrovertierte und freundliche Persönlichkeit.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

Papagei
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
Der bunte Papagei wiederholte alles, was die Kinder sagten.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

Tempel
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Sie besuchten einen alten Tempel während ihrer Reise nach Indien.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

Latenz
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
Hohe Latenz in Online-Spielen kann zu Verzögerungsproblemen führen.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

Auge; Sicht
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Ihre Augen funkelten vor Freude.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

Ereignis
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
Das Konzert war das größte Ereignis des Jahres.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

Ersatz
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Geld kann kein Ersatz für echtes Glück sein.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalität; denkweise
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
Das Team muss eine gewinnende Mentalität entwickeln, um erfolgreich zu sein.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

ungemütlich oder ungepflegt in Erscheinung; schäbig und abgenutzt
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der schäbige Hund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

bewerben / anwenden
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
Er entschied sich, sich um das Stipendium zu bewerben.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

Dummkopf; Brust (umgangssprachlich)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kompletter Dummkopf, nachdem er das Treffen vergessen hatte.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

Kleid
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
Das kleine Mädchen trug ein pinkfarbenes Kleid zu ihrer Geburtstagsfeier.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritär
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
Autoritäre Erziehung schränkt oft die Unabhängigkeit eines Kindes ein.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Die Freiheitskämpfer zeigten unvergleichlichen Mut.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

Ersatz
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Sie erhielt einen Ersatz für ihr beschädigtes Telefon.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

schmelzbar
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine schmelzbare Legierung im Experiment.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

unhöflich; grob; rau; unzivilisiert
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Es war unhöflich von ihm, das Treffen zu unterbrechen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

Referendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt ein Referendum über die neue Verfassung ab.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

Unterschied
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Es gibt einen großen Unterschied zwischen Theorie und Praxis.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

trauern
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Sie versammelten sich, um den Verlust ihres Freundes zu betrauern.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

Ableitung
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
Die Ableitung des Wortes kommt aus dem Lateinischen.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

bestand
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Das Geschäft führt eine große Auswahl an Produkten.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

anregen / ermutigen
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Das Lob des Lehrers hat ihn dazu angeregt, härter zu lernen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

verblasst
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
Der Nebel begann zu verschwinden, als die Sonne höher stieg.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

auffällig, protzig
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Er fuhr ein auffälliges Sportwagen durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

Erklärer
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Der Kritiker diente als Erklärer der komplexen Werke des Dichters.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

Tarnung
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Die Soldaten verwendeten Tarnung, um sich vor dem Feind zu verstecken.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

biologische Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Biologische Landwirtschaft verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

unerwünschtes Material oder Güter, die von einem Schiff über Bord geworfen und an den Strand gespült werden
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit Jetsam übersät.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

Inertie; Bewegungsmangel
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
Die Inertie des Teams verhinderte, dass es sich an die sich schnell ändernden Marktbedingungen anpasste.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

Glück
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

Kryptowährung
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin ist die beliebteste Kryptowährung auf dem Markt.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

kritischer Moment
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
An diesem kritischen Moment muss das Unternehmen entscheiden, ob es sich ausdehnen oder verkleinern soll.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

Champion
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Sie wurde die Championin, nachdem sie das Finalspiel gewonnen hatte.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

Totenglocke
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Das Läuten der Totenglocke der Kirche hallte bei Dämmerung durch das Tal.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

Loslösung
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
Die buddhistische Philosophie fördert die Loslösung von materiellen Begierden.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

begeistern
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
Der Bergblick begeisterte die Reisenden.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

ekstatisch
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Die Fans waren ekstatisch, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
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.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanisch
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
Das Unternehmen unternahm titanische Anstrengungen, um in neue Märkte zu expandieren.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

unwesentlich
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
Die bereitgestellten Beweise waren unwesentlich und wenig überzeugend.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

Parfümindustrie
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Sie arbeitet in einer Parfümerie, die luxuriöse Düfte kreiert.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Der fotoelektrische Effekt ist grundlegend in Solarzellen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Der Führer wurde mit Weisheit und Mut ausgestattet.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

Seidenstoff
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
Die Braut trug ein wunderschönes Kleid aus Seidenstoff.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

Inkongruenz
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
Die Inkongruenz seiner fröhlichen Stimmung während der Beerdigung erschreckte alle.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

Daten
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Wissenschaftler analysierten die Daten von Tausenden von Experimenten, um zu ihrem Schluss zu kommen.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

pest
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
Die mittelalterliche Stadt wurde von einer Pest verwüstet.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

Gabel
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
Bitte benutzen Sie eine Gabel, um Ihren Salat zu essen.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

Umweg
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Wir mussten einen Umweg nehmen, weil die Hauptstraße gesperrt war.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

computergestützte Kommunikation
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Computergestützte Kommunikation verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir Informationen teilen.
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 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

die Haare am Nacken eines Tieres, die sich aufstellen, wenn es wütend oder alarmiert ist; bildlich, Gefühle von Wut oder Groll
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar erhob meine Hacken.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

vorfall
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
Die Polizei reagierte schnell auf den Vorfall im Park.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

Geber
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Sie war immer eine großzügige Geberin für wohltätige Zwecke.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

unermesslich
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl hängt von vielen unermesslichen Faktoren ab.