C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe

Meaning

The state of being married; marriage.

Example

They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.

Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.

C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

Undiszipliniertheit

Meaning

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

Example

Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.

Die Undiszipliniertheit der Schüler störte die Lernumgebung.

B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

einmischend

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

Sie fand ihren Nachbarn einmischend und nervig.

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

Militär

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

Integrative Diplomatie

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

Integrative Diplomatie stärkt Allianzen.

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

elend; beklagenswert; von schlechter Qualität

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

Die Flüchtlinge lebten in elenden Bedingungen.

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.

C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

Korrosion

Meaning

The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.

Example

Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.

Korrosion in Rohren führt zu Leckagen.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

Werbetreibender

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

Der Werbetreibende zahlte Millionen für einen Super-Bowl-Werbespot.

C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

Beruhigungsmittel

Meaning

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

Alkohol wirkt als Beruhigungsmittel auf das zentrale Nervensystem.

C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

Parallelismus

Meaning

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Example

The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.

Der Schriftsteller benutzte Parallelismus, um seinem Prosa Rhythmus zu verleihen.

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

wirksam

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

Ihre wirksamen Bemühungen brachten Frieden in die Gemeinschaft.

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

erwidern

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

Sie lächelte ihn an, und er antwortete mit einer warmen Umarmung.

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

aquatisch

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

Aquatische Arten sind durch Verschmutzung bedroht.

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

Archäologie

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

Sie studierte Archäologie, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

Zeitgeist

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

Der Roman fängt perfekt den Zeitgeist der 1960er Jahre ein.

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.

B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

Gähnen

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

Sie konnte ein Gähnen während der langweiligen Vorlesung nicht unterdrücken.

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

Anarchie

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

Der Zusammenbruch des Regimes führte zu Anarchie auf den Straßen.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.

C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

zurückerobern

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

Die Armee hat es geschafft, das verlorene Gebiet zurückzuerobern.

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

selten

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

Sie isst selten Süßigkeiten wegen ihrer Diät.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.

B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren

Meaning

to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

Example

She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.

Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

Laieperson

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

Der Richter erklärte das Gesetz so, dass eine Laieperson es verstehen konnte.

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

blass; schwach; fahl

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

Sie sah blass aus, nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank gewesen war.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

vernachlässigen

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

Vernachlässige nicht deine Gesundheit, während du studierst.

A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

Erfahrung

Meaning

practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement

Example

Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.

Ihre jahrelange Lehrerfahrung machte sie zu einer ausgezeichneten Mentorin für neue Lehrer.

C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen

Meaning

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

Example

Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.

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.

C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil

Meaning

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

Example

The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.

Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.

B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.

C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren

Meaning

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Example

The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

undankbar

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

Sie fühlte, dass er undankbar für all die Hilfe war, die sie ihm gegeben hatte.

C2 verb /ruː/

rue

bereuen

Meaning

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

Example

She will rue the day she trusted him.

Sie wird den Tag bereuen, an dem sie ihm vertraut hat.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

Ahne

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Example

Our forefathers fought for independence.

Unsere Ahnen kämpften für die Unabhängigkeit.

C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

Gepäckwagen

Meaning

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

Example

The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.

Der Gepäckwagen transportierte alle Koffer der Passagiere.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

reizstoff

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

Staub ist ein häufiger Reizstoff für Menschen mit Allergien.

A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

fortsetzen

Meaning

To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.

Example

The rain will continue throughout the night.

Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht fortsetzen.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

eine Reise beginnen

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

Die Gruppe beginnt eine lange Reise.

C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter

Meaning

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

Example

The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.

Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.

B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

Gastgeber; jemand, der andere Gäste empfängt oder unterhält; eine große Anzahl von Dingen

Meaning

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things

Example

The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.

Der freundliche Gastgeber begrüßte alle Gäste mit warmen Lächeln und Erfrischungen.

A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

jene

Meaning

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

Example

Those are the shoes I want.

Jene sind die Schuhe, die ich möchte.

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

verschärfen

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

Der Klimawandel verschärft die Überschwemmungsprobleme.

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

Lektion

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

Die Mathematiklektion heute ging um Brüche.

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.

A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

zusammen

Meaning

with each other; in unity; at the same time

Example

We should work together to solve this problem.

Wir sollten zusammenarbeiten, um dieses Problem zu lösen.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.

C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

Geschicklichkeit

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

Seine Geschicklichkeit bei den Verhandlungen sicherte den Vertrag.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

Gewissheit

Meaning

Absolute certainty or conviction about something.

Example

She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.

Sie sprach mit Gewissheit über das Ergebnis des Falls.

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

Vorladung

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

Der Zeuge erhielt eine Vorladung, um nächste Woche vor Gericht zu erscheinen.

A1 verb /traɪ/

try

versuchen

Meaning

to make an effort to do something; to attempt

Example

I will try my best to help you.

Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um dir zu helfen.

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

andeuten

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

Ihr Ton schien zu implizieren, dass sie verärgert war.

A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.

B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

Akzent

Meaning

a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region

Example

She spoke English with a strong French accent.

Sie sprach Englisch mit starkem französischem Akzent.

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

eine Person in einer untergeordneten Position; im Militär ein Unteroffizier

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

Der Subaltern war verantwortlich für die Führung eines kleinen Trupps von Soldaten.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

Abschweifung

Meaning

digression; wandering from a path or subject

Example

His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.

Seine Vorlesung war voller Abschweifungen, was es schwer machte, dem Hauptpunkt zu folgen.

B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

rückgabefähig

Meaning

able to be returned or given back

Example

The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.

Die Flasche ist für eine Rückerstattung des Pfandes zurückgebbar.

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

fischhändler

Meaning

a person or store that sells fish

Example

I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.

Ich habe frischen Lachs vom lokalen Fischhändler gekauft.

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

biegsam

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

Das Metall ist ausreichend biegsam, um in Schmuck geformt zu werden.

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.

B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

Unreinheit

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

Der Wissenschaftler entfernte jede Unreinheit aus der Wasserprobe.

B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

Reduktion

Meaning

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.

Die Reduktion von Treibhausgasen ist ein wichtiges globales Ziel.

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

grün hinter den Ohren

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

Der unerfahrene Praktikant machte mehrere Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

Lizenz

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

dennoch

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

Er war müde; dennoch arbeitete er weiter.

C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Gemeinde

Meaning

a city or town that has its own local government

Example

The municipality is planning to build a new library.

Die Gemeinde plant, eine neue Bibliothek zu bauen.

C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

lebendig

Meaning

Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.

Example

She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.

Sie hatte eine lebendige Persönlichkeit, die jeden Raum erhellte.

B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

singen

Meaning

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

Example

The monks chant prayers in the temple.

Die Mönche singen Gebete im Tempel.

C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

Kommune / sich austauschen

Meaning

Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.

Example

She went to the countryside to commune with nature.

Sie ging aufs Land, um mit der Natur in Verbindung zu treten.

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.

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.

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.

B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

Gallone

Meaning

a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters

Example

He bought a gallon of milk.

Er kaufte einen Gallone Milch.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.

C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet

Meaning

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

Example

She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.

Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

gestreift

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

Die Felsenoberfläche wurde durch den Gletscher bewegt und striated.

B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

ausbrechen

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

Der Vulkan brach nach Jahrhunderten der Ruhe aus.

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.

C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

Bombardierung

Meaning

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

Example

The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.

Die Stadt ertrug während des Krieges ein heftiges Bombardement.

C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

Oxidation

Meaning

A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.

Example

Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.

Die Oxidation schwächt Metalloberflächen.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

geboren

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Er wurde 1995 in Dhaka geboren.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamourös; attraktiv; modisch;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

Die Schauspielerin sah glamourös in ihrem Designer-Kleid bei der Preisverleihung aus.

C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

Zusatzmelodie

Meaning

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

Example

The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.

Der Chor fügte dem Lied eine schöne Zusatzmelodie hinzu.

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

sich anfreunden

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.

C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Meaning

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

Example

Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.

C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

schimpfen

Meaning

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

Example

The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.

Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er wieder zu spät war.

C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotisieren

Meaning

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

Example

The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.

Der Zauberer versuchte, das Publikum zu hypnotisieren.