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A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

heben
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Er hob die schwere Kiste mit Anstrengung.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

Prinzip
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wesentlicher Grundsatz der Führung.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

Bodenpersonal
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
Das Bodenpersonal hat das Flugzeug für den Start vorbereitet.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Er fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

zurückhaltend
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Sie war zurückhaltend in Bezug auf ihr persönliches Leben.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

unerfahren
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
Der unerfahrene Schriftsteller hatte Schwierigkeiten, seinen ersten Roman zu beenden.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Er zeigte unerschütterliche Hingabe an sein Ziel.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interaktiv
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
Interaktives Lernen hält die Schüler in den Lektionen engagiert.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

erdig / einfach
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
Das Gericht hatte einen reichen, erdigen Geschmack von den Champignons.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

Glück
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

bedrohlich
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Der Verbrecher warf dem Zeugen einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

Sitz auf dem Rücken eines Pferdes; jemandem Verantwortung auferlegen
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Er sattelte das Pferd, bevor er losritt.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

Wirbelsäule; zentraler Stützpunkt einer Struktur
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Sie hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

Eigentum
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
Das Eigentum an Ressourcen war entscheidend.
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.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

Zeugnis
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
Der Professor schrieb ein glänzendes Zeugnis für seine ehemalige Studentin.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

flexibel und agil
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Tänzer müssen flexibel bleiben, um gut zu performen.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

sich versammeln / sich wieder stärken
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
Das Team kämpfte sich nach der Halbzeit zurück und gewann das Spiel.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

katastrophal
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
Der Krieg hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft des Landes.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
Der Präsident entschied sich, das neue Gesetz zu vetieren.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

wild; ungezähmt
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Wir sahen wilde Tiere im Wald.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

Schreiberzeile
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Ihre Schreiberzeile erschien auf der Titelseite der Zeitung.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

Prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
Die Universität hat internationalen Prestige für ihre Forschung erlangt.
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

verpflichten
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
Ich würde mich freuen, Ihnen die benötigten Informationen zu geben.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

zweifelhaft; unsicher; sich unsicher fühlen über etwas
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Ich bin skeptisch bezüglich des Erfolgs dieses Projekts.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Es war unvorstellbar, dass eine solche Tragödie in unserer friedlichen Stadt geschehen konnte.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

Schmetterling
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Ein schöner Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

System
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
Das Bildungssystem benötigt große Reformen.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
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 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

weich und schlaff; Mangel an Festigkeit oder Muskeltonus; schwach
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Seine schlaffen Arme zeigten, dass er mehr Sport treiben musste.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

aufwirbeln, ärgern
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Der Wind zerzauste ihre Haare.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

folglich; dementsprechend; gemäß den Umständen
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
Das Wetter war schlecht, daher wurde die Veranstaltung dementsprechend abgesagt.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

unnötige Einwände erheben
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Sie erhob unnötige Einwände gegen jedes Detail des Plans.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

freundschaftlicher Scherz
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Ihre Freundschaft war voller leichter Scherze.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

Kopf / Führer
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Sie drehte ihren Kopf, um aus dem Fenster zu sehen.
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.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

Werkzeuge
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Sie können Online-Werkzeuge wie FamilySearch verwenden, um einen Stammbaum zu erstellen.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

Zustimmung
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
Das Projekt erhielt die Zustimmung der Regierung.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

Klima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Er reiste während des Winters in wärmeres Klima.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

Rindfleisch
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Das Restaurant serviert das beste Rindersteak in der Stadt.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

unsinnig, dumm
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
Der Film wurde für seine unsinnigen Dialoge kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

Zynismus
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Sein Zynismus machte es ihm schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

unversehrt
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Sie entkam dem Unfall unversehrt.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

realisieren
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
Ich habe nicht bemerkt, wie spät es war, bis ich auf die Uhr schaute.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

Feigling
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
Der Ritter verachtete den Feigling, der seine Kameraden verraten hatte.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradieren
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Lampe, um die Probe zu irradieren.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

angeboren
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
Das Kind wurde mit einem angeborenen Herzfehler geboren.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

effizient
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Effiziente landwirtschaftliche Methoden steigern den Ertrag.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnisch
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Sein saturnischer Gesichtsausdruck ließ alle im Raum unwohl fühlen.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

Apostasie
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
Seine öffentliche Apostasie schockierte seine Anhänger.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

bevölkerungsreich
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
China ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Illogisch
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Es wäre illogisch, bei solch kaltem Wetter schwimmen zu gehen.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

mit dem Ellbogen anstoßen
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Sie stieß ihn an, damit er während der Besprechung ruhig blieb.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

schläfrig; müde; lethargisch
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Ich fühlte mich schläfrig nach dem schweren Mahl.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

überlisten
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Der Fuchs konnte die Jäger überlisten.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalisieren, an den Rand drängen
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
Die Politik marginalisierte Minderheitengemeinschaften.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

eine sehr kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Es interessiert ihn keinen Deut das Ergebnis.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

Stern
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Tausende von Sternen sind im klaren Nachthimmel sichtbar.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

schwach; zerbrechlich
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach und müde.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

Nebenbeschäftigung
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
Malerei ist seine Nebenbeschäftigung nach den Bürozeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

stur
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Der störrische Drucker weigerte sich zu arbeiten, als er am meisten gebraucht wurde.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

Gefahr; Risiko
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Rauchen ist eine ernsthafte Gesundheitsgefahr, die zu Lungenkrebs und Herzerkrankungen führen kann.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

Traurigkeit, Kummer, Schmerz
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Ihre Traurigkeit war nach den schlechten Nachrichten offensichtlich.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

Senföl
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Wir verwenden Senföl zum Kochen von Gemüse in unserer Küche.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

löschen
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Benutze einen Radiergummi, um die Bleistiftmarken zu löschen.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

Grenze
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Sie überquerten die Grenze zwischen Frankreich und Spanien mit dem Zug.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

unvermeidlich
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Unvermeidlich stand das Team während des Projekts vor Herausforderungen.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

verschwinden
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
Der Magier ließ den Hasen verschwinden.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

sich freuen
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Er konnte nicht anders, als sich über das Scheitern seines Rivalen zu freuen.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Der Boden begann während des Erdbebens zu zittern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Sie beschloss, sich für einen Sprachkurs einzuschreiben, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

geschlossen
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Der Laden ist freitags geschlossen.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

strenge Zurechtweisung
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Sein Fehlverhalten brachte ihm eine strenge Zurechtweisung vom Manager ein.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.