C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

Falschheit

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

Der Journalist deckte die Falschheit der Beamten auf.

C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

Ärger

Meaning

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Example

She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.

Sie konnte ihre Ärger nach den wiederholten Verzögerungen nicht verbergen.

A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

Lebensmittelgeschäft

Meaning

A store that sells food and household supplies.

Example

She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.

Sie ging zum Lebensmittelgeschäft, um Gemüse zu kaufen.

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 /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

Freunderlwirtschaft

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

Das Unternehmen wurde des Klientelismus in den Einstellungsverfahren beschuldigt.

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

wörtlich

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

Er lief buchstäblich drei Stunden ohne anzuhalten.

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.

C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung

Meaning

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.

Example

Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.

Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

Infektionskrankheit des Viehs

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

Der Bauer verlor viele Kühe während des Ausbruchs von Murrain.

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

persönlich

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

Sie teilte einige persönliche Details über ihre Familie.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

verehrt

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

Der verehrte Professor wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defekt; unvollständig

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

Das defekte Produkt wurde zurückgegeben.

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

genießen / Gewürz

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

Sie genoss die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

Regierung

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

Die Regierung lehnte die Forderungen ab.

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

Bankangestellter; Erzähler

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

Der Bankangestellte zählte das Bargeld sorgfältig, bevor er es übergab.

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rau

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

Seine raue Stimme zeigte jahrelanges Rauchen.

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

Narzissmus

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

Sein übermäßiger Narzissmus machte es ihm schwer, sich in andere hineinzuversetzen.

A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

Schlange

Meaning

a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground

Example

The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

Die Schlange glitt ruhig durch das Gras.

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

vereinigen

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

Die beiden Flüsse vereinigen sich kurz bevor sie das Meer erreichen.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

optisches Instrument mit panoramischer Ansicht

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Pantoskop, um den gesamten Horizont zu beobachten.

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

haltbar; widerstandsfähig; robust

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

Dieser haltbare Stoff wird viele Jahre halten.

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

Teig

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

Sie knetete den Teig zehn Minuten lang, bevor sie ihn buk.

B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

Realisation

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

Ihre Realisation des Problems half, das Problem zu lösen.

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

ermahnend

Meaning

Intended to encourage or urge to action.

Example

The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.

Die ermahnenden Worte des Managers motivierten das Team, härter zu arbeiten.

B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg

Meaning

The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

Example

The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.

Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falsch, betrügerisch

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

Er gab ein falsches Lächeln, um seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

Herzschlag

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

Das Reiben der Augen hilft, den Herzschlag zu normalisieren.

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

mühsam gehen

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

Sie mussten mühsam durch den Schnee gehen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

schrecklich

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

Die Wanderer sahen sich erschrecklichen Wetterbedingungen auf dem Berg gegenüber.

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

höchste; äußerste

Meaning

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

Example

She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.

Sie zeigte größte Sorgfalt beim Umgang mit den zerbrechlichen Gegenständen.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

Example

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.

C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

Rückstände

Meaning

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

Example

He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.

Er trank die Rückstände des Kaffees, bevor er ging.

C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation

Meaning

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

Example

The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.

Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

unempfindlich

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

Einige Philosophen argumentieren, dass Gott unempfindlich ist und keine menschlichen Emotionen erfahren kann.

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

wertlos; nutzlos; bedeutungslos

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

Der alte Computer wurde nach den neuen Software-Updates wertlos.

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

zurückhaltend

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

Sie war zurückhaltend in Bezug auf ihr persönliches Leben.

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.

C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng

Meaning

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Example

Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.

Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

Ufer; Küste; Strand

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

Wir gingen entlang des Ufers und sammelten Muscheln.

C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit

Meaning

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

Example

Her deftness with words impressed the audience.

Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

vermitteln

Meaning

to make information known; to bestow or communicate

Example

The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.

Der Lehrer vermittelte wertvolles Wissen an seine Schüler.

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

Juckreiz

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

Augenjuckreiz führt oft zum Reiben.

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

Biologie

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

Biologie erklärt, wie Pflanzen und Tiere funktionieren.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

spontan

Meaning

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Example

He gave an impromptu speech at the event.

Er hielt eine spontane Rede bei der Veranstaltung.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Thymian

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

Sie streute Thymian über das geröstete Hähnchen.

A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

Example

He bought new underwear for the trip.

Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

authentisch

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

Sie spricht authentisch über ihre Erfahrungen.

C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

aufheben

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

Die Regierung entschied sich, das veraltete Gesetz aufzuheben.

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.

C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

Rhetorik

Meaning

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

Example

She improved her elocution through constant practice.

Sie verbesserte ihre Rhetorik durch ständiges Üben.

B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

Funken

Meaning

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

Ein Funken vom Lagerfeuer entzündete die trockenen Blätter.

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

hartnäckig

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

Sie hatte Erfolg durch ihre hartnäckige Entschlossenheit.

A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

Addition; der Prozess des Hinzufügens

Meaning

the process of adding numbers; something that is added

Example

The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.

Die Addition eines neuen Raums machte das Haus geräumiger.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design

Meaning

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

Example

The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.

Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Verachtung

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

Er sprach mit Verachtung über die korrupten Beamten.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.

C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen

Meaning

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

Example

He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.

Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann

Meaning

a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner

Example

The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.

Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.

C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum

Meaning

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.

Example

She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.

Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter

Meaning

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

Example

The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.

Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.

C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte

Meaning

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

Example

The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.

Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.

B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren

Meaning

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

Example

The company produces high-quality goods for export.

Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informieren

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

Der Manager wird das Personal über die neuen Richtlinien informieren.

C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

Betrüger

Meaning

a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods

Example

The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.

Der Geschäftsmann wurde als Betrüger entlarvt, der Kunden betrogen hat.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

ein leichter metallischer Klang, der durch das Schütteln von Metallgegenständen entsteht; ein kurzer, eingängiger Song

Meaning

a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song

Example

The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.

Das Klingeln der Schlüssel war zu hören, als sie den Flur hinunterging.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne

Meaning

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Example

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

Märchen

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

Kinder lieben es, vor dem Schlafengehen Märchen zu hören.

C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen

Meaning

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Example

The report glossed over the company's financial problems.

Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

Faulheit; Widerwille, zu arbeiten oder Anstrengung zu unternehmen

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.

B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten

Meaning

To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.

Example

The company catered the wedding reception.

Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.

C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

verderben

Meaning

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

Example

The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.

Der Roman zeigt, wie Reichtum den Charakter einer Person verderben kann.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

Datenpunkt

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

Jeder Datenpunkt in der Umfrage wurde sorgfältig analysiert.

C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

Annalen

Meaning

Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.

Example

Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.

Ihr Name wird in den Annalen der Wissenschaft verewigt.

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 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier

Meaning

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

Example

The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.

Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

Ernährung

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

Eine gute Ernährung ist wichtig für ein gesundes Leben.

C1 noun /træns/

trance

Trance

Meaning

a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings

Example

She stared out of the window as if in a trance.

Sie starrte aus dem Fenster, als ob sie in Trance wäre.

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

ein Versprechen brechen

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

Das Unternehmen hat sein Versprechen, die Löhne zu erhöhen, gebrochen.

C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

Deregulierung

Meaning

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.

Example

Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.

Die Deregulierung hat den Wettbewerb im Telekommunikationssektor erhöht.

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.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

Work-Life-Balance

Meaning

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

Example

Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.

Ein Work-Life-Balance zu erreichen reduziert Stress und verbessert die Produktivität.

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.

A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe

Meaning

a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil

Example

She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.

Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

übermäßig

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

Sie war übermäßig besorgt über die Ergebnisse.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

verfassen

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

Der Dichter verfasste ein aufrichtiges Sonett.

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.

C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

vergrößern

Meaning

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

Example

The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.

Das Mikroskop kann kleine Objekte zur besseren Beobachtung vergrößern.

C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

Magnat; mächtige und reiche Person im Geschäftsbereich

Meaning

A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist

Example

The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.

Der Öl-Magnat besaß Dutzende von Raffinerien im ganzen Land.

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.

C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

schneiden

Meaning

to cross or pass through each other

Example

The two roads intersect at the city center.

Die zwei Straßen schneiden sich im Stadtzentrum.

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

Unruhe

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

Die politische Unruhe führte zu massiven Protesten.

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

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.