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B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

Schleife, Ring
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Der Faden bildete eine saubere Schleife um das Paket.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

Rechtsstreit
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
Der Rechtsstreit beschuldigte das Regime der Menschenrechtsverletzungen.
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

Information
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
Die Website bietet nützliche Informationen über Reiseziele.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

Hafenpier
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Die Fischerboote waren am Holzsteg nahe dem Hafen vertäut.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

seitlicher Blick
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Sie warf ihm einen seitlichen Blick über den Raum zu.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

krank; von einer Krankheit betroffen
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
Der kranke Baum musste aus dem Garten entfernt werden.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

einwickeln
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Bitte wickeln Sie das Geschenk in buntes Papier.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

Fußnote
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
Der Autor fügte eine Fußnote hinzu, um den historischen Kontext zu erklären.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

zusammenrollen oder verdrehen; wickeln oder verweben
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Die Reben wickeln sich um den Baumstamm.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

durchsetzungsfähig; selbstbewusst
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Sie ist sehr assertiv, wenn sie in Besprechungen spricht.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
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.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

strategische Veränderung, Drehpunkt, Prozessänderung
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Geschäftsstrategie zu pivotieren.
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

verstreuen
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

überhitzen
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Ingenieure überhitzen den Dampf, um die Effizienz der Turbine zu steigern.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

leichte Oper
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Das Theater inszenierte eine berühmte Operette von Gilbert und Sullivan.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

gewinnend
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Ihr gewinnendes Lächeln brachte die nervösen Gäste sofort zur Ruhe.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

ein plötzlicher gewaltsamer Eintritt; eine Invasion oder ein Überfall; ein plötzlicher Ausbruch oder Vulkanausbruch
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
Der Einbruch des Militärs in das feindliche Gebiet überraschte die gegnerischen Kräfte völlig.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

Symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Das Orchester führte Beethovens Fünfte Symphonie auf.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

verachten
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Er würde niemals ehrliche Arbeit verachten, egal wie bescheiden sie auch sein mag.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

beschwerlich
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Die Erfüllung des Vertrags erwies sich als eine beschwerliche Aufgabe für das Unternehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

Bett
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Sie macht ihr Bett jeden Morgen, bevor sie zur Arbeit geht.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

Vorbote
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Der erste Rotkehlchen des Frühlings wird oft als Vorbote für wärmeres Wetter betrachtet.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

Eile; Hast
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Es gab einen Ansturm, Tickets für das Konzert zu kaufen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

abendessen
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Wir essen normalerweise um sieben Uhr abends zu Abend.
C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

Feigling
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
Nur ein Feigling würde seinen engsten Freund verraten.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

Papyrus
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Das alte Pergament wurde auf Papyrus geschrieben.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
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 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

ungelöst
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Der Konflikt bleibt trotz mehrerer Treffen ungelöst.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

zwingen
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, die Mitarbeiter zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

unerschöpflich
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Seine unerschöpfliche Energie ermöglichte es ihm, unermüdlich an seinen Projekten zu arbeiten.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

strömen
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Tränen begannen aus ihren Augen zu fließen.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

beste Anstrengung
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Er gab seine beste Anstrengung, um die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu erledigen.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

Hauptschlag
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
Die kleine Stadt trug den Hauptschlag des Sturms.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

genug
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Wir haben genug Essen für alle.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

Gerberei
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
Die Gerberei produzierte Leder von hoher Qualität für den Export.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

eingeladen
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Sie wurde zur Party eingeladen.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

vorgetäuschen
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger mit einem erzwungenen Lächeln zu verbergen.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

steigern
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
Die Ankündigung diente dazu, die Aufregung im Raum zu steigern.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

mit einem Sinfonieorchester verbunden
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Das philharmonische Orchester führte eine beeindruckende Darbietung von Beethovens Neunter Sinfonie auf.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

pünktlich
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Sie ist immer pünktlich zu Besprechungen.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposphäre
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
Die Troposphäre ist der Ort, an dem Wetterphänomene auftreten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

unzertrennlich
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Die beiden Freunde sind seit ihrer Kindheit unzertrennlich.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

mittellos; arm; ohne Geld oder Besitz
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Viele Familien wurden nach dem wirtschaftlichen Zusammenbruch mittellos.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

Verrat
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Sein Verrat wurde aufgedeckt, als er sich mit dem Feind verbündete.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

Besessenheit
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Seine Besessenheit vom Erfolg trieb ihn dazu, Tag und Nacht zu arbeiten.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parochial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Seine parochiale Sichtweise hinderte ihn daran, globale Probleme zu verstehen.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

aufwühlen
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Die konstanten Proteste haben die Straßen der Stadt aufgewühlt.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

Akademie
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Er schrieb sich an einer Militärakademie ein.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Sie zeigte völlige Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber der Kritik.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizieren
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
Der Roman wurde in eine beliebte Fernsehserie dramatisiert.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesk
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
Die Skulptur war so grotesk, dass sie die Kinder erschreckte.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

Fuchs
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
Der rote Fuchs ist für seine listige Natur bekannt.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

umherflattern
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Schmetterlinge flatterten von Blüte zu Blüte.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

Schlitten
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Kinder waren aufgeregt, im Schlitten durch das verschneite Dorf zu fahren.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

berechnen
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Die Software kann die Gesamtkosten in Sekunden berechnen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

düngen
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Bauern düngen die Felder, um den Ertrag zu steigern.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

Angst; Furcht
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Sie überwand ihre Höhenangst, indem sie Kletterkurse nahm.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

breit lächeln, oft mit sichtbaren Zähnen
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Sie grinste fröhlich bei den guten Nachrichten.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

Element
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
Vertrauen ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil jeder starken Beziehung.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

Quatsch
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller bedeutungsloser Quatsch.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversiv
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Die Gruppe wurde wegen ihrer subversiven Aktivitäten verboten.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

Hebel, stange
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Er benutzte einen Hebel, um den schweren Stein zu heben.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Abtretender
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Der Abtretende muss den Vertrag unterschreiben, bevor er das Eigentum übernimmt.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

erweitern
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, die Frist für das Projekt zu verlängern.
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.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

Bösartigkeit, Unmoral
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
Die Geschichte hebt die Bösartigkeit des grausamen Königs hervor.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

Peregrination
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Ihre Peregrination durch Asien dauerte zwei Jahre.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

einrahmen
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
Die Einleitung sollte die wichtigsten Punkte des Artikels einrahmen.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

gründliche Untersuchung
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Das neue Gesetz steht unter gründlicher Untersuchung durch das Gesetzgebungsorgan.