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B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionieren
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Die beiden Unternehmen haben beschlossen, sich zu fusionieren, um ihren Marktanteil zu erhöhen.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

künstlich, nicht echt
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
Die Aufregung in seiner Geschichte schien künstlich und erzwungen.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

Dreiergruppe
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Das Jazztrio spielte wunderschön beim Konzert.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

Ruhe
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe der Landschaft.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

Rechtswissenschaft
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Sie ist Professorin für Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

demütig
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Sie stieg von einer niedrigen Position zur CEO des Unternehmens auf.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

Handel
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
Der internationale Handel hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

vergänglich; vorübergehend
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
Die Schönheit der Frühlingsblumen ist vergänglich.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

Glück
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

gier
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
Seine Gier führte dazu, dass er seine Arbeiter ausbeutete.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

Nachlässigkeit; Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Seine Nachlässigkeit mit Geld führte zu ernsthaften finanziellen Problemen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalent
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
Phosphor kann in einem pentavalenten Zustand existieren.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

boden lockern
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Der Bauer eskariert den Boden vor dem Pflanzen von Samen.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

sofort
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Sie antwortete sofort auf den Notruf.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

dampfend; vage
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
Die Morgenluft war mit dampfendem Nebel gefüllt.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

klug; stilvoll; schnell
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Er war für das Geschäftstreffen smart gekleidet.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

Silbentrennung
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Eine richtige Silbentrennung hilft bei der korrekten Aussprache.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Sie hat in der Konkurrenz bemerkenswert gut abgeschnitten.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

vielseitig
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
Der vielseitige Ansatz des Problems führte zu innovativen Lösungen.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

Tante
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Meine Tante schenkt mir immer Geschenke zu meinem Geburtstag.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

einritzen
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Sie haben ihren Namen auf dem Pokal eingraviert.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

wecken
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Der laute Alarm weckte ihn aus seinem tiefen Schlaf.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

unterirdisch
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Unterirdische Wasserquellen helfen, die Landwirtschaft zu unterstützen.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

Grenze; Beschränkung
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Es gibt eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

erreichbar
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Beginnen Sie mit erreichbaren Schritten, um motiviert zu bleiben.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regulieren
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Die Regierung reguliert die Lebensmittelsicherheit.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

Chor
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
Der Chor sang wunderschön während der Zeremonie.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

vergänglich
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
Die Schönheit des Sonnenuntergangs war vergänglich, sie verschwand in wenigen Minuten.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

optisch
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
Die optische Täuschung täuschte alle auf der Ausstellung.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

amphibisch
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
Das amphibische Fahrzeug kann sowohl an Land als auch im Wasser fahren.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

Antike
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Die Ruinen sind eine Erinnerung an die Antike der Stadt.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

T-Shirt
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Sie kaufte ein neues T-Shirt für die Sommerferien.
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

Duft
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
Der Duft von Jasmin füllte die Abendluft.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

zusammenleben
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Sie beschlossen, vor der Hochzeit zusammenzuleben.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

Gnade
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Der Richter zeigte Gnade und gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

vierfach
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens haben in diesem Jahr ein vierfaches Wachstum gezeigt.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

Disput
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
Die Disputation zwischen den beiden Gelehrten dauerte Stunden.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

Zeitblockierung
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking hilft, die Produktivität und Effizienz zu verbessern.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

Schwellung
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
Der Patient klagte über Bauchschmerzen und Schwellung.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

Vorsicht
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Sie investierte ihr Geld mit großer Vorsicht.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

authentifizieren
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
Die Bank verwendet fortschrittliche Technologie, um Online-Transaktionen zu authentifizieren.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

essen
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Wir essen um 19 Uhr zu Abend.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

Zeitplan; Stundenplan;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihren Zeitplan, bevor Sie die Besprechungszeit bestätigen.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluktuieren
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Aktienkurse schwanken aufgrund der Marktbedingungen.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

Handelsförderung
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
Die Handelsförderung fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Ordner
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Ich habe alle Fotos in einem separaten Ordner gespeichert.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

Arbeit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Er wurde beschuldigt, Arbeit zu vermeiden, während der Rest des Teams hart arbeitete.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

uncompressibel
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Flüssigkeiten gelten im Allgemeinen als uncompressibel.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

verwarnung
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Er erhielt eine Verwarnung für seine nachlässige Arbeit.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

Büro
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Sie verließ das Büro früh, um an einer Familienveranstaltung teilzunehmen.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

finanzielle Unterstützung garantieren
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
Die Bank stimmte zu, die neue Anleiheemission des Unternehmens zu unterzeichnen.
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

globale Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
Globale Zusammenarbeit ist entscheidend, um die Klimaherausforderungen zu bewältigen.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

Desillusion
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Der Skandal hat viele Wähler desillusioniert.
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

helfen
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
Die Krankenschwester wird dem Arzt während der Operation assistieren.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

neueste
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Sie teilte die neuesten Updates mit dem Team.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

Bettler
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Der Bettler bettelte um Essen an der Straßenecke.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

phönix vogel
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Phönix alle 500 Jahre aus seiner Asche aufsteigt.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

Leistung
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Leistungsverbesserungen steigern das Vertrauen.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

Parameter
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Wir müssen klare Parameter für dieses Projekt festlegen.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

Glückstreffer
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Das Gewinnen der Lotterie war ein totaler Glückstreffer.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

talent
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Sie hat ein Talent dafür, Menschen bequem fühlen zu lassen.
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

kantate
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
Der Chor führte während des Festivals eine schöne Kantate auf.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

unterbrechen
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Der Regen würde unterbrechen und dann wieder beginnen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

einkernig
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Amöben sind einzellige Organismen.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

Raub
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Der Krieg war von Raub und Zerstörung geprägt.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

zertifikat
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Sie erhielt ein Zertifikat für den Abschluss des Kurses.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

betrieblich
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
Das Weltraumprojekt wird bis 2025 operational sein.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Entschuldigung
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich dafür, dass er zu spät zum Meeting gekommen war.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

Ausflug; Exkursion
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
Die Schule organisierte einen Ausflug ins Wissenschaftsmuseum für alle Schüler.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

genial
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Seine genialen Ideen verwandelten die moderne Physik.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

Selbstzweifel
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Ihre Selbstzweifel machten es ihr schwer, in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

unlösbar
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Der Konflikt ist zu einem unlösbaren Problem geworden.
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

Schlüssel
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
Sie verlor ihren Hausschlüssel und konnte nicht eintreten, bis der Schlosser kam.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

zwei verschiedene Dinge nebeneinander stellen
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
Der Künstler stellte traditionelle und moderne Elemente in seinem Gemälde nebeneinander.
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 /tɒŋ/

tong

Zange
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Er benutzte die Zange, um die heiße Kohle aufzuheben.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

Stamm
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
Der Stamm lebte im Einklang mit der Natur.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

Orgie
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
Der Roman beschrieb eine skandalöse Orgie in einer wohlhabenden Villa.
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

neigen/aufpassen
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
Sie neigt dazu, früh am Morgen aufzuwachen.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

dicker Draht zum Festmachen eines Schiffes
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Die Matrosen sicherten das Schiff mit einem schweren hawser am Dock.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

Friedhof
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Der alte Friedhof befindet sich am Rande des Dorfes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

Kalibrierung
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
Die Genauigkeit einer Waage hängt von regelmäßiger Kalibrierung ab.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.