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C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

wählen
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Bürger wählen, um ihre Vertreter auszuwählen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

unbeweglich
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Nach dem Unfall war er wochenlang unbeweglich.
A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

Zoo
Meaning
an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public
Example
We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.
Wir haben den Zoo besucht, um die Löwen und Elefanten zu sehen.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

aufpolieren
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Er polierte den alten Tisch, bis er glänzte.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

Wirtschaft
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Eine stabile Wirtschaft ist für das nationale Wachstum unerlässlich.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

Bandbreite
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Die Erhöhung der Bandbreite verbessert die Internetgeschwindigkeit.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

exzessiv
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
Exzessives Bevölkerungswachstum führt zu Ressourcenerschöpfung.
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

veredeln
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
Seine selbstlosen Taten erhoben seinen Charakter in den Augen anderer.
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 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Dendrologie
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
Er studiert Dendrologie an der Universität.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Er forderte einen Vaterschaftstest, um seine Beziehung zu dem Kind zu bestätigen.
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

schnell
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
Das Unternehmen expandiert schnell in neue Märkte.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

vorstellbar
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Sie boten auf dem Festival jede erdenkliche Art von Essen an.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

Region; Gebiet; Bereich
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihre Weinproduktion.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

Gold oder Silber in Rohform
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Die Bank lagert Goldbarren in ihren Tresoren.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

applaus
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung einen lauten Applaus.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

veralten
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
Der Aufstieg der Digitalkameras machte die traditionelle Filmfotografie veraltet.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

sagen
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
Kannst du mir die Zeit sagen?
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrieren
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Vögel migrieren im Winter nach Süden.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

mütterlich
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge für das verwaiste Kind.
A1 verb /set/

set

setzen
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Sie stellte das Buch auf den Tisch.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

Spende; Beitrag
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
Die großzügige Spende half dem Krankenhaus, neue medizinische Geräte zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

schon; bereits; zuvor
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben für heute schon erledigt.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

Anarchist
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Die anarchistische Gruppe protestierte gegen die staatliche Kontrolle.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Die Debatte konzentrierte sich auf die Moralität der Entscheidung.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

genau
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Sie gab genaue Anweisungen für das Experiment.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

korrekt
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Sie hat alle Fragen korrekt beantwortet.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

Neutralität
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
Neutralität fördert Vertrauen bei der Entscheidungsfindung.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

Dienstleistungen
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen sind für das Wohlbefinden unerlässlich.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

fortgesetzt
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Sie fuhr fort zu arbeiten, trotz der Herausforderungen.
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

unterhalten
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
Er hat uns mit Geschichten von seinen Reisen rund um die Welt unterhalten.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Kompromiss
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Der Manager bot einen Bonus als Zugeständnis an die unzufriedenen Mitarbeiter an.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

Protest
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sein Protest gegen die unfairen Regeln wurde ignoriert.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

Glück
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Das kaputte Telefon kann mit den richtigen Teilen repariert werden.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

Beschreibung
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Seine Beschreibung war lebendig.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

böse
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Sie glaubten, der Bösewicht sei die Verkörperung des Bösen.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

Kündigung, Ablehnung
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Seine ungerechte Kündigung führte zu einer Klage gegen das Unternehmen.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

Verlobung
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Ihre Verlobung wurde im ganzen Dorf bekannt gegeben.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

Grimasse
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Er verzog das Gesicht, als er die saure Frucht probierte.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

Seerose
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
Die weiße Seerose schwebte anmutig auf dem Teich.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Es gab einen Ausbruch von Grippe in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Storch
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
Der Storch baute sein Nest auf dem hohen Kamin.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
Das modulare Design ermöglicht eine einfache Anpassung und Skalierbarkeit.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

sicher; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Sie war sicher, dass alles gut ausgehen würde.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

zusätzlich; ergänzend; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Die Schüler müssen zusätzliche Bücher für den Kurs kaufen.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotismus
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Der Magier hielt das Publikum in einem Zustand des Mesmerismus.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

Gerücht; Klatsch; Nachricht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen nächsten Monat schließen wird.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

Lernkarten
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Lernkarten helfen bei der schnellen Memorierung.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

wann immer
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Ruf mich an, wann immer du Hilfe brauchst.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

einbeziehen
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler in die Diskussion einzubeziehen.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epikureisch
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Der Koch bereitete ein epikureisches Festmahl für die Gäste vor.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

musikalisches Stück (mit wiederkehrendem Thema)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Der Pianist beendete das Konzert mit einem lebhaften Rondo.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

langweilig
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Sie wurde müde von der eintönigen Routine des Bürolebens.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

irgendein
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
Hast du irgendwelche Fragen?
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

unangemessen
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Es war unangemessen, in der Bibliothek laut zu sprechen.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

verarbeitung
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Datenverarbeitung findet auf dem Server statt.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

Unfall
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen sollen Unfälle verhindern.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

zeremoniell und höflich
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Er machte eine zeremonielle Verbeugung, bevor er den Raum betrat.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

anständig
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Er fand nach Monaten der Suche einen anständigen Job.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

Fragebogen
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Die Teilnehmer füllten einen detaillierten Fragebogen zu ihren Gewohnheiten aus.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

Analyst
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
Der Finanzanalyst sagte einen Anstieg des Aktienmarktes voraus.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

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

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demografisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
Das Unternehmen analysiert demografische Trends, bevor es ein Produkt auf den Markt bringt.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

Neigung
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
Der Radfahrer kämpfte, um die steile Neigung des Hügels hinaufzukommen.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

Sturm
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Die Seeleute kämpften darum, durch den heftigen Sturm zu navigieren.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

verschieben
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Sie musste ihren Fokus auf das neue Projekt verschieben.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.