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B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

methodologie
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
Die Forschung wurde unter Verwendung einer neuen Methodologie durchgeführt.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

Pavillon
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem dekorierten Pavillon statt.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

Kalb
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Das Kalb blieb in der Nähe seiner Mutter.
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

Riss
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
Das Eidechse versteckte sich in einem Riss zwischen den Steinen.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

Glück
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vage; unklar; nebulös
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Seine Pläne für die Zukunft bleiben nebulös und unklar.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

Tastatur
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
Sie tippte den Bericht schnell auf der Tastatur.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

maßnahmen
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Minderungsmaßnahmen konzentrieren sich auf die Reduzierung der Emissionen.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

Gefahr
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Die Wanderer waren während des Sturms in großer Gefahr.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

d.h.
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Viele Amphibien, d.h. Frösche und Salamander, können sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Teller
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Bitte legen Sie den Reis vor dem Servieren auf den Teller.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

entweihen
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Die Vandalen entweihten die alten Tempelmauern mit Graffiti.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

Nährstoffmangel
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
Ein Nährstoffmangel im Boden kann die Produktivität der Ernte verringern.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

retten
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Die Feuerwehrleute haben die Katze vom Baum gerettet.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

geschäftlicher Erfolg
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
Innovation treibt den geschäftlichen Erfolg voran.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

Enteignung
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
Die Landenteignung führte zu Streitigkeiten unter den Landbesitzern.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

ausspeien
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
Der Patient begann, dicken Schleim auszuspeien.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

Unruhe; Aufruhr; gesellschaftliche oder politische Störung
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
Die Wirtschaftskrise führte zu weit verbreiteter sozialer Unruhe.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

Orangeflossen-Labeo
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
Der Orangeflossen-Labeo ist ein wichtiger Speisefisch in Bangladesch.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
Die Stiftung überlebte dank der Großzügigkeit reicher Spender.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

in der Zwischenzeit
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
Das Essen wird in einer Stunde fertig sein; in der Zwischenzeit können wir fernsehen.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

Autopsie
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
Die Autopsie ergab, dass das Opfer an Vergiftung gestorben war.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

Zusammenstoß
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

Nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Er führte ein nomadisches Leben als reisender Lehrer.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

gesundheitsfördernd
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eine gesundheitsfördernde Diät umfasst frisches Obst und Gemüse.
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

schärfste Kritik üben
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
Der Kritiker übte schärfste Kritik an dem Film wegen seines schlechten Drehbuchs.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Hund
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Der treue Hund wartete geduldig darauf, dass sein Besitzer nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

Cello
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Er übte das Violoncello jeden Tag stundenlang.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabolisch
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
Regelmäßige Bewegung verbessert die metabolische Effizienz.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

unermesslich
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
Die Tradition wird seit unermesslichen Zeiten befolgt.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

Effizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
Effizienz in der Kommunikation ist entscheidend für Unternehmen.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

verhandeln
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Sie haben mit dem Lieferanten einen fairen Deal ausgehandelt.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

angemessen, passend oder angenehm; gekennzeichnet durch Glück oder Zufriedenheit
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Sie machte eine passende Bemerkung, die die Stimmung aufhellte.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

Hebelwirkung
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
Hebelwirkung verstärkt deine Bemühungen und skaliert deine Arbeit.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

Wohlstand
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
Sein Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, die Welt zu bereisen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

zärtlichkeit
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
Die sanfte Zärtlichkeit der Mutter beruhigte das weinende Baby.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

eine scharfe Kurve machen
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Das Kaninchen machte schnell eine scharfe Kurve, um dem Fuchs zu entkommen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Injektion
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
Die Krankenschwester gab mir eine Injektion, um die Infektion zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

unermesslich
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
Das Universum wird oft als unermesslich beschrieben.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

falscher Name
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Das kleine Hund 'Riese' zu nennen, ist ein falscher Name.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

observatorium
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
Das Observatorium ist am Wochenende für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

später
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Wir werden später über die Details sprechen.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

iterieren
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
Das Softwareteam wird das Design iterieren, bis es den Benutzeranforderungen entspricht.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyalität
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Seine Loyalität gegenüber dem Unternehmen verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

frisch
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
Das Brot ist noch frisch aus dem Ofen.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

zurückziehen
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
Das Unternehmen zog seine vorherige Erklärung zurück, nachdem es den Fehler bemerkt hatte.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

kompromittieren
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Übermäßiges Teilen kann deine Privatsphäre gefährden.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

Juwelier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Der Juwelier fertigte einen schönen Goldring an.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

Gerontokratie
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
Das Land wurde als eine Gerontokratie angesehen, die von älteren Führern dominiert wurde.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

Nicht-Kämpfer
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Die Rotkreuzmitarbeiter wurden im Konflikt als Nicht-Kämpfer behandelt.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

hinten
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Das Auto hinter uns hupte.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

Imputation
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
Der Politiker bestritt die Imputation der Korruption.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

thermokline
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
Die Thermokline trennt warmes Oberflächenwasser von kaltem Tiefenwasser.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

gesprächig
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mein gesprächiger Nachbar liebt es, über alles zu plaudern.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

Kassenwart
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Der Kassenwart genehmigte das Budget für die neue Bibliothek.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

narbe
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine dauerhafte Narbe auf seiner Stirn.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

ausdruckslos
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Sie erzählte den Witz mit einer völlig ausdruckslosen Stimme.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

gehorsamkeit
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Ihre Gehorsamkeit gegenüber den Regeln beeindruckte das Komitee.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

chemischer Abfall
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Chemischer Abfall verunreinigt Gewässer.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

Disambiguierung
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
Das KI-System wendet Disambiguierung an, um das Textverständnis zu verfeinern.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

kolossal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Die kolossalen Pyramiden von Ägypten sind ein Wunder der Architektur.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Verbot
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Die Regierung kündigte das Verbot des Rauchens an öffentlichen Orten an.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

kompakt
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Protonen und Neutronen sind kompakt angeordnet.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

anweisen
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
Der Lehrer wies die Schüler sorgfältig an.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

Neugier; ungewöhnlicher oder interessanter Gegenstand oder Fakt
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Ihre Neugier über verschiedene Kulturen führte sie dazu, um die Welt zu reisen.