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C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

Materialismus
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Der Aufstieg des Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Philosophen.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

unermüdlich; beharrlich; unaufhörlich
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ihre unermüdlichen Bemühungen führten schließlich zum Erfolg.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

null; nichts
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
Seine Gewinnchancen waren nach dem Skandal null.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

kathartisch
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Über Emotionen zu schreiben, kann eine kathartische Erfahrung sein.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

Drillinge
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
Die Familie war überrascht, Drillinge statt Zwillinge zu haben.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; unveränderlich
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
Das Tattoo ist ein permanentes Zeichen auf seiner Haut.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

einbeziehen
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es ist entscheidend, die Jugendlichen in die Bildung einzubeziehen.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

gewöhnlich; in der Regel
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Ich wache normalerweise um 7 Uhr morgens auf.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

einflussreich
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Der einflussreiche Redner fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

Glück
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

milde / gütig
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Die Gefangenen hofften auf einen milden Richter.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

knapp; gerade so
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Sie entkam nur knapp dem Unfall.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

verheiratet
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Sie ist mit einem Arzt verheiratet.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

Hausarbeit
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Das Abwaschen ist meine am wenigsten bevorzugte Hausarbeit.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

mühsam
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Das Schreiben des langen Berichts war eine mühsame Aufgabe.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

geschmackvoll
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Der Koch bereitete ein geschmackvolles Gericht zu, das allen am Tisch gefallen hat.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnostiker
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Er beschrieb sich selbst als einen Agnostiker und nicht als einen Atheisten.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

Szenerie
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Der Schauplatz des Films war ein schöner Strand.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter liefert immer hochwertige Ergebnisse.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

Metzger
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Der Metzger empfahl den besten Rinderbraten für unser Abendessen.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

militärisch
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
Das Land verhängte während der Krise das Kriegsrecht.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

eine tollpatschige, dumme oder unsensible Person
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
Sei kein Oaf – gehe mit den Tellern vorsichtig um!
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

unverletzlich
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Menschenrechte gelten in modernen Demokratien als unverletzlich.
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 /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

wendbar
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Diese Jacke ist wendbar und kann auf beiden Seiten getragen werden.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

leer; ohne Inhalt
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Das Glas ist leer und muss wieder aufgefüllt werden.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

Einsicht
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Ihre Einsicht in menschliches Verhalten machte sie zu einer erfolgreichen Psychologin.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

beweiskräftig
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
Der Anwalt präsentierte beweiskräftige Unterstützung für ihre Ansprüche.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

den Hut abnehmen als Zeichen des Respekts
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Er nahm seinen Hut ab, als der Umzug vorbeizog.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

Bank
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Sie hat das Geld auf der Bank eingezahlt.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

beschleunigt
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
Das Projekt schritt mit beschleunigtem Tempo voran.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

Monolog
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
Der Schauspieler hielt einen kraftvollen Monolog auf der Bühne.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

Jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Die Jasminblumen werden häufig zur Herstellung von Girlanden und Parfüms verwendet.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

unverschämt; schamlos
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Er sagte die unverschämte Lüge ohne zu zögern.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

Erbe
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Sie wurde die Erbin des Familienvermögens.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

Beichtvater
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
Der Beichtvater hörte dem besorgten Mann geduldig zu.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

unterhaltsam; lustig und fesselnd
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
Die Darbietung des Komikers war sehr unterhaltsam und brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

Spitzname
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
Der berühmte Führer war unter dem Spitznamen 'Die eiserne Dame' bekannt.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

horten
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Während der Krise begannen viele Menschen, Lebensmittel und Wasser zu horten.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

sein
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Das ist sein Buch auf dem Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

schnelles Wachstum oder Expansion mit einer zunehmenden Rate
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
Die Technologie entwickelt sich in einem exponentiellen Tempo.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

gehorsam
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
Der gehorsame Schüler folgt immer den Anweisungen des Lehrers.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

Dauer
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
Das Meeting dauerte zwei Stunden.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

darstellen
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
Das Gemälde stellt einen schönen Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer dar.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

aufstand
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
Die Armee wurde gerufen, um den Aufstand zu unterdrücken.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

reiben, nerven
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Sie rieb den Käse für das Pastagericht.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Pan-Amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Die Pan-Amerikanischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus dem gesamten Kontinent zusammen.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

Pamphletautor
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
Im 18. Jahrhundert beeinflussten viele Pamphletautoren die öffentliche Meinung.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

Phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Eine Phalanx von Reportern wartete vor dem Gericht.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

Problem, Veröffentlichung, Verteilung
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
Das Magazin wird nächste Woche eine neue Ausgabe herausgeben.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

entspannen
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tiefes Atmen hilft, sich nach einem stressigen Tag zu entspannen.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

Feudalismus
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
Feudalismus prägte die politische Struktur des mittelalterlichen Europas.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

arum
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
Arum-Blätter werden häufig in der indischen Küche zum Kochen verwendet.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emotional
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Sie wurde emotional an ihr Haustier gebunden.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

genau, ohne Fehler, korrekt
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Sie sagte das Ergebnis der Wahl genau voraus.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

beidhändig
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Beidhändig zu sein kann im Sport von Vorteil sein.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

verbreiten
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
Der Duft von frischem Brot verbreitete sich im ganzen Haus.
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

Schlangenkürbis
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
Der Schlangenkürbis wächst in einer verdrehten, schlangenähnlichen Form im Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrem schmutzig
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Er lebte in einem schmutzigen Zimmer mit kaputten Möbeln.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

Hypochonder
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Sie ist ein Hypochonder, der jede Woche zum Arzt geht.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtern
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Sie benutzte einen Kaffeefilter, um das Kaffeepulver vom Flüssigkeit zu trennen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomadisch
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
Der Stamm führte einen nomadischen Lebensstil.