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B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

Metall
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
Der Ring war aus edlem Metall gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

Jubiläum
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
Die Schule feierte ihr Jubiläum mit einer großen Veranstaltung.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

Scherz, Spaß
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Er genoss einen harmlosen Scherz mit seinen Freunden.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

wertvoll
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Freiwilligenarbeit im Unterschlupf war eine wertvolle Erfahrung.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ihre Unverschämtheit während des Treffens überraschte alle.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

marginalisierte Individuen
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Marginalisierte Individuen stehen oft vor großen Herausforderungen.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

mit einem Sinfonieorchester verbunden
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Das philharmonische Orchester führte eine beeindruckende Darbietung von Beethovens Neunter Sinfonie auf.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

analphabetisch
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
Die analphabetischen Dorfbewohner verließen sich auf mündliche Traditionen, um ihre Geschichte zu bewahren.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

Hausunterricht
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
Homeschooling ermöglicht es Eltern, die Bildung an die Bedürfnisse ihres Kindes anzupassen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

ohne Hinweise
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Sein tonloser Ton gab keinen Hinweis auf seine wahren Gefühle.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

wiederherstellen
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es ist notwendig, die Tradition der Studentenpolitik wiederherzustellen.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

Mitglied
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Sie ist Mitglied des lokalen Sportvereins.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

Bürger
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Jeder Bürger hat das Recht zu wählen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

kulminieren
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Jahre harter Arbeit kulminierten in seinem Erfolg.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

Strategie
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
Die Strategie sicherte den Erfolg.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

unwürdig; ohne Wert
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Er fühlte sich unwürdig, solches Lob und Anerkennung zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

Täter
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
Die Polizei erwischte den Täter hinter dem Raubüberfall.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

Isthmus
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Der Panamakanal verläuft durch den Isthmus von Panama.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

Einstellung
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft Menschen, Herausforderungen zu meistern.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

die Studie der Sprache in schriftlichen historischen Quellen; Linguistik
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Sie widmete ihre Karriere der Philologie und forschte an alten Manuskripten.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

Mantel, Verantwortung
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Der Führer übernahm den Mantel der Verantwortung.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

Stück / Brocken
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Sie schnitt den Kuchen in große Stücke.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

Beleuchtung
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
Die Lampe fungierte als Beleuchtung in der dunklen Höhle.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalisieren
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Die Regierung unternahm Schritte, um die Beziehungen zu normalisieren.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

unmöglich
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Es ist unmöglich, diese Arbeit an einem Tag zu beenden.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

Limette
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Füge eine Scheibe Limette zu deinem Getränk hinzu.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

Roboter
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
Die Fabrik verwendet Roboter, um Autos effizient zusammenzubauen.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
Das Unternehmen versucht, in diesem Jahr wirtschaftlicher zu arbeiten.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

Vergeltung
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
Der Angriff wurde als Vergeltung für den früheren Bombenanschlag durchgeführt.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

Phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Eine Phalanx von Reportern wartete vor dem Gericht.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Sie bereitete sich mental auf die Prüfung vor.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

ernannt
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
Ernannte Beamte tragen wichtige Verantwortung.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

schnell
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
Die schnelle Lieferung des Pakets wurde geschätzt.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

Staatsstreich
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Das Militär führte einen Staatsstreich durch, um das bestehende Regime zu stürzen.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

unterliegend
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Die geologische Untersuchung zeigte unterliegende Gesteinsschichten.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

Protokoll
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
Das Sicherheitsteam folgte während der Veranstaltung einem strengen Protokoll.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

Reparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Der Reparateur reparierte die kaputte Waschmaschine schnell.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

Hülle; Gehäuse
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
Der Mechaniker entfernte das Gehäuse des Motors, um die inneren Teile zu untersuchen.
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 /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

entkommen
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Der Dieb konnte der Polizei entkommen.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

Reaktionsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Der Manager schätzte ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Kundenfeedback.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

verbreitern
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Sie planen, die Straße im nächsten Jahr zu verbreitern.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

Barbarei
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
Der Barbarismus der Kriegsverbrechen erschütterte die gesamte internationale Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Sie war ambivalent gegenüber der Annahme des neuen Jobangebots.
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

zwischen
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
Sie saß zwischen ihren zwei Freunden.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

Nekrose
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Wunde des Patienten Anzeichen von Nekrose zeigte.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

durchstöbern
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Sie liebt es, Bücher in der Bibliothek zu durchstöbern.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

zollpflichtig
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
Importierte Elektronik ist an der Grenze oft zollpflichtig.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosa
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes rosa Kleid auf der Party.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

andeuten
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen herannahenden Sturm hin.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

brüchig
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
Die alte Ziegelmauer war brüchig und zerbrach bei Berührung.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

zerrissenes Tuch
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
Die alte Flagge hing in Fetzen nach dem Sturm.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

instabil
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
Die instabile Wirtschaft sorgte dafür, dass sich die Menschen um ihre Arbeitsplätze sorgten.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

Alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Sie hatte ein starkes Alibi, das bewies, dass sie während des Diebstahls im Kino war.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

unfähigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Seine Unfähigkeit, Entscheidungen zu treffen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriere.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

Wahlrecht
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Das allgemeine Wahlrecht war eine wichtige Forderung.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

lokomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Die alte Dampflokomotive wurde für das Museum restauriert.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

verzaubern
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
Der Geschichtenerzähler verzauberte die Kinder mit seinen Erzählungen.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

altmodisch / heruntergekommen
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Sie trug ein altmodisches Kleid zur Party.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

vollständig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde im Feuer vollständig zerstört.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

seiden; weich; glatt;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes seidenes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

mehr Gewicht haben
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik überwiegen die Risiken.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfekt; fehlerfrei; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Sie lieferte eine perfekte Aufführung auf der Bühne.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
Der Geruch aus dem Mülleimer war absolut ekelhaft.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

Umweltschutzbewegung
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
Die Umweltschutzbewegung konzentriert sich auf die Reduzierung der Verschmutzung und den Schutz von Ökosystemen.
A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

freundlich; mitfühlend
Meaning
gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy
Example
He is a kind person who always helps others.
Er ist ein freundlicher Mensch, der immer anderen hilft.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

künstlich / affektiert
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
Die Darbietung des Schauspielers war zu gekünstelt, um natürlich zu wirken.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
Der Anwalt las das Testament des verstorbenen Testators.