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B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

Physiokratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
Die Physiokratie betonte die Bedeutung der Landwirtschaft für den nationalen Reichtum.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Rednerpult
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Die Professorin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Vorlesung begann.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

Hilfe, Rückgriff
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Die Studenten hatten keinen anderen Rückgriff als den Direktor anzurufen.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

beschreiben
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Sie beschrieb die Szene lebendig.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Er war angeblich in den Raub verwickelt.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

Umwelt
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist entscheidend für zukünftige Generationen.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

Viper
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
Die Viper wickelte sich auf, als sie Gefahr spürte.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

Rhetoriker
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Der Rhetoriker fesselte das Publikum mit seiner Eloquenz.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

Ziel
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Das Erreichen von Energiezielen ist entscheidend für den globalen Fortschritt.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

tief; intensiv; tiefgehend
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Sie atmete tief, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

zurückkehren
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Das System wird nach dem Update auf die ursprünglichen Einstellungen zurückkehren.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

Desistenz
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
Das Gericht forderte ihn auf, von weiteren illegalen Aktivitäten Abstand zu nehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
Die Stadt führte ein zonales Parksystem ein, um den Verkehrsstau zu verwalten.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

unbezwingbar
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Ihr unbezwungener Geist half ihr, Widrigkeiten zu überwinden.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

Streit, Feindschaft
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Die beiden Familien sind seit Generationen in einem Streit.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

Einwohner
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Die Einwohner des Dorfes sind auf die Landwirtschaft angewiesen, um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sichern.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

Banker
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
Der Banker genehmigte das Darlehen nach der Überprüfung der Dokumente.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romanautor
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
Der Romanautor verbrachte Jahre damit, sein neues Buch zu schreiben.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

während; weil; während der Zeit, die
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
Während du älter wirst, wirst du weiser.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Die tribale Gemeinschaft hat ihre Kultur über Jahrhunderte bewahrt.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

steigen
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

zwangsweise
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Die Polizei führte einen gewaltsamen Eintritt ins Haus durch.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

Diskriminierung; ungerechte Behandlung; Vorurteil
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen rassistischer Diskriminierung in seinen Einstellungspraktiken verklagt.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrieren
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Vögel migrieren im Winter nach Süden.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.
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.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

Geige
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Sie spielt wunderschön Geige im Orchester.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

protokoll
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Ich habe ein Protokoll aller Besprechungen geführt.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

Okzident
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
Der Okzident hat eine lange Geschichte der philosophischen Gedanken.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

entfernen
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Bitte ziehen Sie Ihre Schuhe aus, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

Schaffleisch
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert leckeres Schaffleischcurry mit Reis.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentabel
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
Das Unternehmen ist nach der Umsetzung der neuen Strategie hochgradig rentabel geworden.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

Kardiologe
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Sie hat einen Termin bei einem Kardiologen wegen ihrer Brustschmerzen vereinbart.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

Kaffeemaschine
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Ich benutze jeden Morgen meine Kaffeemaschine, um frischen Kaffee zu brühen.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

ewig; ohne Ende; unsterblich; ewigwährend
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Ihre Liebe schien ewig und unzerbrechlich.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

Detritus
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
Das Ufer war nach der Überschwemmung mit Detritus bedeckt.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

herabsetzen
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Es ist ungerecht, Menschen für ihre Meinungen herabzusetzen.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

verführen
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Die Werbung wurde entworfen, um Kunden zu verführen, Luxusprodukte zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

überheblich
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Sein übermäßiger Stolz kostete ihm viele Freunde.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

unausgeglichen; instabil
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
Der unausgeglichene Tisch wackelte.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Verhältnis
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
Das Verhältnis von Jungen zu Mädchen in der Klasse ist 2:1.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

negative Äußerung
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Seine ständige negative Äußerung entmutigte das Team.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

Boxen
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Er trainiert hart für einen Boxkampf.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

ressourcenschonend
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
Ressourcenschonende Landwirtschaft spart Wasser und Energie.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falsch; unkorrekt
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Seine Aussage über den Vorfall war völlig falsch.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

kletterpflanze lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
Die Kletterpflanze lang lang produziert wunderschöne duftende Blumen.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

Exorbitanz
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Die Exorbitanz der Hotelpreise schockierte die Touristen.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

verdoppeln
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hofft, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu verdoppeln.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

Übertreibung
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Seine Geschichte über den Fisch, den er gefangen hat, war eindeutig eine Übertreibung.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

transzendieren
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Sein Versuch, traditionelle Methoden zu transzendieren, war lobenswert.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.
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.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

Faulpelz
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
Der Faulpelz weigerte sich, auch mittags aus dem Bett zu steigen.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

Angebot
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
Das neueste Angebot des Unternehmens ist ein umweltfreundliches Auto.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

Glück; Schicksal; Reichtum
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Er hat sein Vermögen gemacht, indem er weise in Technologieunternehmen investiert hat.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

unangemessen
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war für einen Führer unangemessen.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Selbstsicherheit
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Sie bewältigte die schwierigen Fragen mit Selbstsicherheit.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psychisch
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
Die Hellseherin behauptete, sie könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

Auto
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Ich fahre jeden Tag mit meinem Auto zur Arbeit.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

Angst oder Nervosität
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
Meditation hilft, Angst und Stress zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

Genitiv
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
Im Englischen wird der Genitiv oft mit einem Apostroph und 's' angezeigt.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

Schuld
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Sie fühlte überwältigende Schuld, nachdem sie den Geburtstag ihrer Mutter vergessen hatte.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Seine Rede hat die Menge zu Gewalt angestachelt.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

Grübchen
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Ihre charmanten Grübchen erschienen immer, wenn sie den Kindern zulächelte.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

Imprimatur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
Das Buch wurde mit dem offiziellen Imprimatur der Kirche veröffentlicht.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativ
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

mysteriös, rätselhaft
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Das tiefe Meer bleibt einer der mysteriösesten Orte auf der Erde.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

Divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
In der Gleichung 12 ÷ 3, ist die Zahl 3 der Divisor.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

Erpressung
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
Der Geschäftsmann wurde wegen Erpressung verhaftet, nachdem er seinen Partner bedroht hatte.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

vorherig
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Ich habe das vorherige Kapitel überprüft, bevor ich mit dem neuen begann.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

noch; bis jetzt;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben noch nicht erledigt.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Ihre Ruhe schuf ein Gleichgewicht in der hitzigen Debatte.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

gesetzgeberisch
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Das gesetzgebende Gremium hat das neue Steuergesetz verabschiedet.
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

öffentliches Bestrafungsgerät
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde in den Pillory gestellt, damit die Stadt ihn auslachen konnte.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
Soziale Ungerechtigkeit bleibt ein globales Problem.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiatisch
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
Sie liebt die asiatische Kultur.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

bezogen auf die Gesetze von Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Der Wissenschaftler erklärte die Newtonschen Bewegungsgesetze.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

aufmerksam; wachsam; aufmerksam
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
Der aufmerksame Schüler hörte sorgfältig auf jedes Wort, das der Lehrer sagte.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

Thema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Das Thema der Besprechung war die Erweiterung des Unternehmens.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.