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C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

Bürge
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Die Bank akzeptierte die Juwelen des Bürgen als Sicherheit für das Darlehen.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

entdecken
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten letzten Jahr einen neuen Planeten.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

Bauernhof
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Sie leben auf einem Bauernhof mit vielen Tieren.
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

verkehr
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
Es gab heute Morgen viel Verkehr auf der Autobahn.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

Epizykluskreis
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Das Konzept des Epizyklus wurde verwendet, um die Planetenbewegung zu erklären.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abkürzen
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
Wir kürzen 'Doktor' oft zu 'Dr.' ab.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

untersuchung
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte neue Beweise für den Betrug.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

Schärfe
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Die Schärfe seiner Bemerkungen ließ alle in Stille zurück.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

Petticoat
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Sie trug einen weißen Petticoat unter ihrem Kleid.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

Vertraute Freundin
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
Die Magd der Königin wurde ihre vertrauenswürdigste Vertraute.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

hingegeben
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Lehrerin, die für ihre Schüler über sich hinausgeht.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

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

recede

zurückziehen
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Die Überschwemmungswellen begannen, sich zurückzuziehen, nachdem der starke Regen aufgehört hatte.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

Diskussion
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
Das Projekt braucht mehr Diskussion, bevor es weitergeht.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

deutlich aussprechen
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
Der Lehrer bat ihn, jedes Wort deutlich zu enunzieren.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

obszöne Witze
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum unangenehm zum Lachen.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

vorsichtig; misstrauisch
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Sie war vorsichtig bei Fremden, die sich ihr in der Nacht näherten.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

Riss
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
Das Erdbeben verursachte einen tiefen Riss auf der Straße.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

Wachsamkeit, Aufsicht
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
Der Wachmann hielt Ausschau nach verdächtigen Aktivitäten.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

leserlich
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Ihre Handschrift war kaum lesbar.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
Die Jugend ist schön, aber vergänglich.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

Exzellenz
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
Die Schule ist bekannt für ihre akademische Exzellenz.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Der weiße Stoff war von Tintenflecken befleckt.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

Wahnsinn; Irresein;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Es wäre Wahnsinn, bei diesem Sturm zu fahren.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

paradigmatisch
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
Ihre Erfolgsgeschichte ist paradigmatisch für die Chancen, die Bildung bieten kann.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
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.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

unordentlich; ungehorsam;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
Die ungehorsame Menge weigerte sich, den Sicherheitsanweisungen zu folgen.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sie servierten ein gigantisches Mahl beim Fest.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

Deduktion
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Seine Deduktion aus den Beweisen war korrekt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

haarig
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Der haarige Mann sticht in der Menge mit seinem langen Bart heraus.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inaktiv; schlafend; vorübergehend suspendiert; momentan nicht aktiv
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Der Vulkan war über ein Jahrhundert lang inaktiv.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

Hülsen; wertlose Dinge; leichte Scherze
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Der Bauer trennte das Weizen vom Spreu mit traditionellen Methoden.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

beenden
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seinen Vertrag zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

Untersuchung
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Ursache des Unfalls.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

ausgegeben, erschöpft
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Sie hat ihre ganze Energie für die Prüfung aufgebraucht.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

clever
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Er hatte einen cleveren Plan, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

Korrespondent
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Der ausländische Korrespondent berichtete live aus Paris.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

Strudel, kreisförmige Meeresströmung
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
Der große Müllstrudel im Pazifik ist in einem Strudel gefangen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

bitten
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Sie flehte ihn an, noch ein wenig länger zu bleiben.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

Ausgabe; Kosten;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
Die Reisekosten für die Geschäftsreise wurden vom Unternehmen übernommen.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

Erscheinung; Präsenz; Auftreten
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Ihr Erscheinen bei der Veranstaltung überraschte alle.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

Hautfarbe
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Ihre helle Haut strahlte wunderschön im Morgenlicht.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

Drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
Sie liebt es, historische Dramaserien zu sehen.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

Geschäft; Unternehmen; Handel
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Er gründete sein eigenes Geschäft, nachdem er die Universität abgeschlossen hatte.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

bürste
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Ich putze mir jeden Morgen die Zähne mit einer weichen Bürste.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Er trug einen bequemen Lungi, während er zu Hause entspannte.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

schwarze Schlange
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
Die schwarze Schlange kroch durch das Gras.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

witziger Kommentar
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Sie machte eine witzige Bemerkung über das Wetter während des Treffens.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

entkorken
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Er entkorkte den Wein und goss ein Glas für alle ein.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

fortpflanzungsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Der Fortpflanzungszyklus von Schädlingen kann schnelle Befall verursachen.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

Grotte
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Touristen besuchten die Grotte, die hinter dem Wasserfall versteckt war.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

ungenießbar
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Die Pilze waren giftig und völlig ungenießbar.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Der Kriminelle verbrachte Jahre der Inhaftierung für seine Verbrechen.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

Fermentation, chemische Veränderung durch Hefe oder Bakterien
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
Die Fermentation von Trauben erzeugt Wein.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

Glück
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris ist berühmt für seine reiche Tradition der Gastronomie.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

Glück
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

gefallen
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Seine Leistung hat das Publikum erfreut.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

Hochverrat
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Er wurde des Hochverrats gegen den Staat angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

Bagridenwels
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Der Mystus-Fisch kommt häufig in Flüssen und Bächen Südasiens vor.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

Sehnsucht, Verlangen
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Nach Jahren im Ausland entwickelte sie ein tiefes Verlangen nach der traditionellen Küche ihrer Heimat.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

kompakt; klein und effizient gestaltet
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Sie kaufte ein kompaktes Auto, das leicht in kleine Parklücken passt.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

Festmahl; Fest
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
Das Hochzeitsfestmahl beinhaltete traditionelle Gerichte aus den Kulturen beider Familien.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

Sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Die öffentliche Meinung war stark gegen die neue Politik.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

unverbesserlich
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Er ist ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, der niemals die Hoffnung verliert.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

entfremdet
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
Sie fühlte sich nach dem langen Streit von ihrer Familie entfremdet.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ertrinken
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Er ertrank fast, als er im Fluss schwamm.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

dogmatisch
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Seine dogmatische Herangehensweise an die Politik entfremdete viele Unterstützer.
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

Ausrichtung
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
Die Ausrichtung der Planeten war perfekt für das himmlische Ereignis.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

verdickte Haut
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Jahre der manuellen Arbeit hinterließen eine verdickte Haut an seinen Händen.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

reflektieren
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Der Spiegel reflektiert ihr schönes Gesicht.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

Übernutzung
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
Die Übernutzung natürlicher Ressourcen führt zu Umweltzerstörung.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

unwiderlegbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
Der Beweis gegen ihn war unwiderlegbar.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

freiwillige Organisation
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean ist eine freiwillige Organisation, die Recycling fördert.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

AIDS
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
AIDS ist ein großes weltweites Gesundheitsproblem.
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 /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

Wut
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Seine Wut war offensichtlich, als er die Tür zuschlug.