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C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

Interesse / Zinsen
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Er zeigte großes Interesse daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

Phänomen
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Das Nordlicht ist ein natürliches Phänomen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

sanft
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Sie war verzaubert von seiner sanften Stimme.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

Konflikt
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Die beiden Länder versuchen, den Konflikt durch Verhandlungen zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Die gestrandet Wanderer begannen zu verhungern, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Nahrung waren.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

Matratze
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Wir haben eine neue Matratze für unser Schlafzimmer gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

Schlachtung / Massenmord
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
Die Armee schlachtete Hunderte von feindlichen Soldaten.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

Feinschmecker
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Als wahrer Feinschmecker verpasste er nie die Gelegenheit, neue Gerichte zu probieren.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Das Schloss ist eine imposante Struktur, die das Tal überblickt.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

Ineffizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
Regierungsineffizienz führt zu langsamer Projektfertigstellung.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

kriegerisch
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
Der Stamm war bekannt für seine kriegerischen Traditionen.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

Vulgärität
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Die Witze des Komikers wurden wegen ihrer Vulgarität kritisiert.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Ohr; Gehör; Hörfähigkeit
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Sie flüsterte ihm während des Treffens etwas ins Ohr.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

mit Milch verwandt oder ähnlich wie Milch
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Die laktialen Gefäße im Dünndarm absorbieren diätetische Fette.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

Kai
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
Die Fracht wurde am Kai entladen.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

Geografie
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Sie studiert Geografie, um die Welt zu verstehen.
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.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

lösen
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Der Manager löst den Konflikt zwischen den Mitarbeitern.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

intervenieren
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Sie hat beim Lehrer eingegriffen, um ihrem Bruder eine weitere Chance zu geben.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

Kreationen
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Seine Kreationen erstaunten die Welt.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
Der Egoist dominierte das Gespräch, indem er nur über seine eigenen Erfolge sprach.
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

Kilowatt
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
Der Generator erzeugt zehn Kilowatt Strom.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

unvermeidlich
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Bestandteil der menschlichen Existenz.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

ohne Mut; schwach im Willen; feige
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Er war zu rückgratlos, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

Bodenabtrag
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
Bodenabtrag kann zum Verlust von fruchtbarem Land führen.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

weiße Ameise
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Weiße Ameisen haben die Holzmöbel in unserem Haus beschädigt.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

teilen
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Bitte teilen Sie den Kuchen in acht Stücke.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

entlarven
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
Die Untersuchung half, den wahren Täter zu entlarven.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

Gelehrsamkeit
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Seine Gelehrsamkeit in Geschichte beeindruckte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

die Haut oder das Leder braun machen durch Sonnenstrahlung oder chemische Mittel
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Sie hat ihre Haut gebräunt, nachdem sie den Sommer am Strand verbracht hat.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

Vorstoß / erster Versuch
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
Das Unternehmen machte seinen ersten Vorstoß in den internationalen Markt.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulent
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

Schauspieler
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
Der berühmte Schauspieler gewann einen Preis für seine Leistung im neuen Film.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

gehen
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Ich gehe jeden Tag zur Schule.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Die Welt bewegt sich hin zu einer digitalen Wirtschaft.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

Redlichkeit; Integrität
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit in Geschäftsangelegenheiten verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

Humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

Darsteller
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
Der Darsteller erhielt einen stehenden Applaus für ihr Lied.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

waschen
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Sie wusch ihr Gesicht mit kaltem Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

Panzerschale von Schildkröten oder Krabben
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
Die Schildkröte zog sich zum Schutz in ihre Panzerhülle zurück.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
Die wiederauflebende Wirtschaft gab vielen Unternehmen Hoffnung.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

Turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
Der Sikh-Mann trug einen bunten Turban.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

Fortschritt
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
Technologische Fortschritte gestalten die Zukunft.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

schlimm; dringend; schrecklich
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Das Land steht vor einer schlimmen wirtschaftlichen Krise.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Der Impfstoff erwies sich als äußerst wirksam bei der Verhinderung von Infektionen.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

Prognose
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
Die Prognose des Astrologen faszinierte das Publikum.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

nicht bestätigt; nicht verifiziert;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Der Bericht bleibt unbestätigt, bis wir eine offizielle Bestätigung erhalten.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

untersagen
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
Der Schiedsrichter untersagte das Tor wegen Abseits.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisziplinär
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
Der interdisziplinäre Ansatz in der Bildung fördert Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

chemische Substanz
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik gibt schädliche chemische Substanzen in den Fluss ab.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

Mann
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
Der Mann half dem Kind, die Straße zu überqueren.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

Priorat
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Das alte Priorat wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

sich freuen
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Die Fans exultierten, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

wiederbeleben
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten nach dem Herzinfarkt wiederzubeleben.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

enthaupten
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Der historische Bericht beschreibt, wie der Verräter zur Strafe enthauptet wurde.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

starke Ablehnung
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
Die Politik stieß auf weit verbreitete Ablehnung.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

Sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
An heißen Tagen genießt sie ein Glas Zitronensorbet.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

einschließen
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
Der Preis schließt alle Steuern ein.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

hoffen
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnet.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

Ampère
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
Der Strom, der durch den Draht fließt, wird in Ampere gemessen.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

korrigieren
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
Der Herausgeber korrigierte das Manuskript vor der Veröffentlichung.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

Schal
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

synoptisch
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Der Bericht bietet eine synoptische Sicht auf die Klimatrends des letzten Jahrhunderts.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

Überschwang
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
Die Begeisterung der Lehrerin inspirierte ihre Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Sie hat eine lobenswerte Anstrengung unternommen, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

abwehren
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Er schaffte es, das Schwert des Gegners mit schnellen Reflexen abzuwehren.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

Augenlid
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Ihre Augenlider fühlten sich schwer vom Schlaf an.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

kleines Schmuckstück
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Sie kaufte ein kleines Schmuckstück auf dem Strandmarkt als Souvenir.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.
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.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

aufheben
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
Das Gericht hat die Entscheidung wegen fehlender Beweise aufgehoben.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

zart und hübsch
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Sie trug eine zarte Halskette aus Perlen.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

äußeren
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
Die äußere Schicht der Jacke ist wasserdicht.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.