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B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

konnte
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Er konnte schwimmen, als er ein Kind war.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

Balsam
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Das Balsam half, den Schmerz von ihrem Sonnenbrand zu lindern.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

Sicherheit, verpfändetes Vermögen als Kreditsicherheit
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
Die Bank verlangt eine Sicherheit für die Kreditgenehmigung.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

streicheln
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Sie streichelte das Kätzchen sanft in ihrem Schoß.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

offensichtlich und eindeutig falsch
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Es war ein klares Vergehen der Regeln.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

Epistel
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Er schrieb seinem Freund einen langen Brief über seine Reisen.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
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.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

ausrollen
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Sie rollte die Karte auf dem Tisch aus, um den Weg zu finden.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Ihre unaufhörlichen Bemühungen zahlten sich schließlich aus.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

behalten
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine erfahrenen Mitarbeiter zu behalten.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

Magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Der Magistrat präsidierte den kleinen Strafprozess.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Den Soldaten wurde befohlen, die Rebellen zu entwaffnen.
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

helfen
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
Die Krankenschwester wird dem Arzt während der Operation assistieren.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

verleumden
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Er war wütend, als er herausfand, dass seine Rivalen ihn verleumdet hatten.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

gesamtes Spektrum
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Ihre Emotionen reichten in nur wenigen Minuten von Freude bis Traurigkeit.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

nein
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Sie sagte nein zur Einladung.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

Folgen
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
Die neue Politik hatte unbeabsichtigte Auswirkungen auf die Wirtschaft.
A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mischen
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
Sie mag es, verschiedene Farben zu mischen, um neue Farbtöne zu kreieren.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

aus der Sklaverei befreien
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
Der Grundbesitzer entschied sich, seine Sklaven zu befreien.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

mit Moos bedeckt; Mooswachsend
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
Der alte Baumstamm war moosig und mit grüner Vegetation bedeckt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

erotisch
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
Der Roman enthielt mehrere erotische Szenen.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

Harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Sie spielte Andachtslieder auf dem Harmonium im Tempel.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

Gesichtszüge
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Die Gesichtszüge seines Gesichts waren scharf und streng.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

Verdunstungskühler
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
Der Verdunstungskühler funktioniert am besten in trockenen Klimazonen.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

verzögern / verlangsamen
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Mangel an Mitteln kann die Entwicklung des Projekts verzögern.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

nachsichtig; nachgiebig; barmherzig; nicht streng bei Strafe oder Urteil
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
Der Lehrer war nachsichtig mit den Schülern, die ihre Hausaufgaben zu spät abgegeben haben.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

feige, verräterisch
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
Der feige Soldat verließ seinen Posten aus Angst.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

verehren
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Sie begannen, die Statue wie eine Gottheit zu verehren.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentziell
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Sie durchlebte eine existentielle Krise in der Mitte ihres Lebens.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
Die Bibliothek stellt einen Online-Katalog aller verfügbaren Bücher zur Verfügung.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Sie entschieden sich, ihre Katze zu kastrieren, um mehr Kätzchen zu verhindern.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

Techniker
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
Der Techniker reparierte den Computer innerhalb einer Stunde.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
Ein Hybridauto zu fahren ist langfristig wirtschaftlich.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

Religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
Religionsfreiheit ist ein fundamentales Menschenrecht.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

Umfeld
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Sie wuchs in einem künstlerischen Umfeld auf.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

bitten
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation bittet um Spenden für die Flutopfer.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

erstatten
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
Das Unternehmen erstattete ihm die Reisekosten.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

trauben
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Bündel Trauben auf dem Markt.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

unparteiisch
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
Die Richterin wurde für ihre unparteiische Herangehensweise an den Fall gelobt.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

Kohlenhydrat
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Reis und Kartoffeln sind reich an Kohlenhydraten.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

vorhersagend
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Er ignorierte die vorhersagenden Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

jemanden durch Argumentation oder Emotionen überzeugen
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
Effektive Persuasion ist der Schlüssel zu einer erfolgreichen Rede.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

wahr; authentisch;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Es ist wahr, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

Empörung
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
Öffentliche Empörung wuchs nach dem ungerechten Urteil.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

Euphorie, ekstase, Hochgefühl
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Der Gewinn der Meisterschaft brachte ein Gefühl der Euphorie.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

bleiben
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
Bitte bleiben Sie hier, bis ich zurückkomme.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

Kommodifizierung
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
Die Kommodifizierung der Bildung hat die Studiengebühren erhöht.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

eigenartig
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
Sie hat einen eigenartigen Sinn für Mode, der sie hervorhebt.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

Umfrageleiter
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Der Umfrageleiter sagte ein knappes Wahlergebnis voraus.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

Dynastie
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
Die Ming-Dynastie regierte China über Jahrhunderte.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

Bestechung
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde dabei erwischt, wie er von der Baufirma ein Bestechungsgeld annahm.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

Spinat
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Frischer Spinat ist sehr nahrhaft.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

Insolvenz
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Das Unternehmen erklärte Insolvenz nach monatelangen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

Reduktion
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
Die Reduktion von Treibhausgasen ist ein wichtiges globales Ziel.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

Schusswaffe
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
Der Soldat reinigte seine Schusswaffe nach der Trainingseinheit.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

vorherig
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Ich habe das vorherige Kapitel überprüft, bevor ich mit dem neuen begann.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

Gewinner
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Sie war die Gewinnerin des Rennens.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

Epizykloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Der Mathematiker zeigte, wie man einen Epizykloid zeichnet.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Du solltest dich um dich selbst kümmern.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

labyrinthisch
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Die alten Stadtstraßen waren labyrinthartig.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

Messingarbeiter
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Der Messingarbeiter fertigte wunderschöne Schmuckstücke aus Messing an.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

symphonisch
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
Das Konzert präsentierte ein symphonisches Meisterwerk.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

verstoßen
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Er verstieß gegen die Sicherheitsvorschriften und wurde bestraft.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embryonal
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
Das Projekt ist noch in seiner embryonalen Phase.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

Geschirr
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
Das Hotel stellte sauberes Geschirr für die Gäste bereit.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

Faulheit; Widerwille, zu arbeiten oder Anstrengung zu unternehmen
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

Hardware
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Computerhardware aufgerüstet, um die Leistung zu verbessern.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

sich wälzen, sich suhlen
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Der Büffel liebt es, sich im Schlamm an heißen Tagen zu wälzen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
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.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

kriecherisch
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Der Kellner machte eine kriecherische Verbeugung vor jedem Kunden.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovativ
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Innovative Strategien sind erforderlich, um die Verschmutzung zu bekämpfen.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

Gestank
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
Der Gestank aus der Fabrik verbreitete sich im ganzen Viertel.