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C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

mutig
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
Der mutige junge Reiter wich keiner Herausforderung aus.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

Staubsauger
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Sie benutzte den Staubsauger, um den Teppich im Wohnzimmer zu reinigen.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

biologische Lebensmittel
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind gesünder als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

Kanzler / Rektor
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Der Kanzler hielt eine inspirierende Rede bei der Abschlussfeier.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

Mangel; Fehlen
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
Der Mangel an Regen in diesem Sommer hat ernsthafte Probleme für die Landwirte verursacht.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

mond
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Der volle Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

Arterie
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
Der Arzt überprüfte den Puls in seiner Arterie.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

gewinnen
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Er hofft, Erfahrung aus diesem Job zu gewinnen.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

verkaufen
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Sie verkaufen frische Früchte auf dem Markt.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

überladen
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Überlade die Waschmaschine nicht, sonst könnte sie kaputt gehen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.
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.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

Vorbereitung
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
Das Team hat eine sorgfältige Vorbereitung für die Präsentation getroffen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
Das Mathematikproblem verwirrt mich völlig.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Eis
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
Das Eis in meinem Getränk schmolz schnell bei heißem Wetter.
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

faschist
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
Faschistische Regierungsführung untergräbt die Freiheit.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

korrigierbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Die Fehler des Schülers waren mit Übung korrigierbar.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

stur
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Er blieb trotz der logischen Argumente stur.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

zähflüssig
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
Der Saft hatte eine viskose Textur, die an seinen Händen klebte.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

Multiplikator
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
In der Wirtschaft können staatliche Ausgaben ein Multiplikator für Wachstum sein.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

verachtend
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu, als er den unhöflichen Kommentar machte.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

Motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Der Motor des Autos stoppte plötzlich.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

Militärlager
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Die Soldaten lebten im Militärlager außerhalb der Stadt.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

komisch
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
Der Film hatte mehrere komische Szenen.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

Anatomie
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
Sie studiert menschliche Anatomie an der medizinischen Fakultät.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

verbessert
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Verbesserte Strategien verbessern die Ergebnisse.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Wir grillten Maiskolben zum Abendessen.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

Rand; Grenze; Schwelle
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Sie war am Rande der Tränen.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

Hersteller
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
Der Hersteller produziert Autos für den globalen Markt.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

frühreif
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
Das frühreife Kind las mit fünf Jahren Romane.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inklusiv
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
Inklusives Wachstum kommt allen gesellschaftlichen Bereichen zugute.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

unterrichten
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Sie unterrichtet Englisch an der örtlichen Schule.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

Kommentar in Klammern
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Er fügte während der Vorlesung einen Kommentar in Klammern hinzu.
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

Jubel
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
Nach dem Sieg herrschte Jubel auf den Straßen.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

Senilität
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Seine Vergesslichkeit wurde der Senilität zugeschrieben.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

Komplexität
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
Die Komplexität des Problems erforderte ein Expertenteam.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

mit großer Kraft werfen
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
Der Junge warf einen Stein in den Fluss.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

amoral
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Er handelte amoralisch und ignorierte die Konsequenzen seines Handelns.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

reiben bis es schmerzt
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Die rauen Schuhe rieben an seinen Fersen.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

gestreift
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Die Muskelfasern erschienen unter dem Mikroskop gestreift.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich verzweifelt, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

Prüfung
Meaning
a formal test of knowledge or ability
Example
She is preparing for her final examination.
Sie bereitet sich auf ihre Abschlussprüfung vor.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

führen
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Der Lehrer führt die Schüler.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

dreieckiges Giebel
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
Der antike Tempel hatte einen Giebel, der mit Skulpturen verziert war.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

Neigung
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Sie hat eine Neigung, seltene Bücher zu sammeln.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
Die scharfsinnige Natur des Detektivs half, das Rätsel zu lösen.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

nach Norden
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Die Vögel migrieren im Frühling nach Norden.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

Recht auf Zusatzleistungen
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
Der Richter genoss bestimmte Zusatzrechte, die mit seiner Position verbunden waren.
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.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

Magier
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
Der Magier zog einen Hasen aus seinem Hut.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralisch
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, den Flüchtlingen zu helfen.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Sein unbeholfener Versuch, den Computer zu reparieren, machte es nur schlimmer.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

tausendfüßler
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Ich fand einen Tausendfüßler, der unter dem Stein kroch.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

Topographie
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
Die Topographie der Region machte den Bau sehr herausfordernd.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

eine wichtige Aufgabe oder Mission, die einer Person oder einer Gruppe zugewiesen wird; ein spezifisches Ziel oder Zweck
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Die Astronauten haben ihre Mission zur Raumstation abgeschlossen.
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.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

ausschließen
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
Die Liste schließt vorübergehende Arbeiter aus.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

tau
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
Der Morgentau glänzte auf dem Gras.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

auftauchen
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Eine große Gesundheitskrise taucht aus der Verschmutzung auf.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

aufhören
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
Sie beschloss, ihren Job zu kündigen und ihr eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

zuvor
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Sie hatte zuvor in einer Bank gearbeitet, bevor sie ihr eigenes Geschäft gründete.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

erschöpft
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
Nach dem langen Meeting fühlte sie sich völlig erschöpft.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

entfernt
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
Das System wurde an einen sicheren Ort entfernt.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

Veränderung
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
Das Wetter ändert sich schnell.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

wundersam; erstaunlich; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Ihre wundersame Genesung überraschte alle Ärzte.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

Nagetier
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Der Bauer stellte Fallen auf, um die Nagetiere in seiner Scheune zu fangen.
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

verderben
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
Die Feier wurde durch schlechtes Wetter verdorben.
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.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

Sitz auf dem Rücken eines Pferdes; jemandem Verantwortung auferlegen
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Er sattelte das Pferd, bevor er losritt.
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.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

entfremden
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Seine ständige Kritik begann, ihn von seinen Freunden zu entfremden.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxien
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Entfernte Galaxien enthalten Hinweise auf das frühe Universum.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.