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C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagieren
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Die Schüler interagieren während der Unterrichtsdiskussionen mit den Lehrern.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

Treuhänder
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Sie wurde als Treuhänderin des Familienvermögens ernannt.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

Haut abwerfen / Sumpfgebiet
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Die Schlange warf ihre alte Haut ab.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

Granatwerfer
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
Der Grenadier stand stolz an der Spitze des Regiments.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

Werke
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
Ihre Werke wurden in Museen auf der ganzen Welt ausgestellt.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

lebenslang
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Sie blieben lebenslange Freunde.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

aquatisches Tier mit hartem Panzer
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
Krabben und Hummer sind bekannte Krebstiere.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

Jeans aus Denim
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Er trug blaue Jeans mit einem weißen Hemd.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Diagnose
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
Die Diagnose bestätigte, dass sie Diabetes hatte.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Gute Berichterstattung ist für das öffentliche Bewusstsein entscheidend.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

Konformist
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Sie wurde als Konformistin bezeichnet, weil sie immer der Menge folgte.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

Kohlrabi
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Kohlrabi kann roh in Salaten gegessen oder in Currys gekocht werden.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermittierend
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
Der Regen war den ganzen Tag über intermittierend.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

wütend
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Sie bestritt die Anschuldigungen wütend.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

hallen
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Der Saal hallte mit Applaus.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

Akne
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Regelmäßige Reinigung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung können helfen, Akne zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

Kopfsalat
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Sie fügte frischen Kopfsalat zum Sandwich hinzu.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

Jünger; Anhänger
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
Der berühmte Philosoph hatte viele Jünger, die seine Lehren weltweit verbreiteten.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

blau
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der blaue Ozean erstreckte sich endlos bis zum Horizont.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

gefährlich
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einem gefährlichen finanziellen Zustand.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

Wort
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Das Wörterbuch enthielt Tausende von Vokabeln aus verschiedenen Sprachen.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

krypta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Die Touristen erkundeten die alte Krypta unter der Kathedrale.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

chronologisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Die Ereignisse wurden in chronologischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

Kalorie
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Sie prüft die Kalorienzahl, bevor sie verpacktes Essen isst.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

Substanz, die eine allergische Reaktion hervorruft
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
Pollen ist ein häufiger Allergen, das viele Menschen betrifft.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

in der Nähe
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
Die nächste Tankstelle ist in der Nähe.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
Er wird wahrscheinlich heute Abend spät ankommen.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variieren
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Die Wetterbedingungen variieren den ganzen Tag über.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

verstrickt
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
Der Politiker war in einen Skandal verwickelt.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

mit Paris verbunden
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Sie trug ein pariser Stil-Kleid auf der Party.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

leicht werfen
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Er warf die Schlüssel auf den Tisch.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

Widerstand; Zögern
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Er zeigte Widerstand, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Mittwoch
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Das Treffen ist für Mittwoch Nachmittag angesetzt.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

Meilenstein
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Diese Entdeckung ist ein Meilenstein in der Biotechnologie.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Seine ungerechten Bemerkungen haben das Publikum wütend gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

ärgern
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Seine ungerechte Kritik ärgerte sie tagelang.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

verstehen
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
Verstehst du die Anweisungen?
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

das vollkommenste oder typischste Beispiel einer Qualität oder Klasse
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
Das Werk des Künstlers ist das quintessential Beispiel des Modernismus.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

Mondstrahl
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Ein Mondstrahl erleuchtete die stille Lichtung im Wald.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Der Kriminelle verbrachte Jahre der Inhaftierung für seine Verbrechen.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmativ
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Sie gab eine affirmative Antwort auf den Vorschlag.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Nirwana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
Die Meditation hilft einigen Menschen, Nirwana in ihrem Leben zu suchen.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Seine unbedachten Bemerkungen haben das ganze Team wütend gemacht.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

jemanden oder etwas dumm erscheinen lassen oder die Effektivität und Begeisterung behindern
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Die wiederholten Aufgaben schienen die Kreativität der Arbeiter zu ersticken.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

Pelzhändler
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Der Pelzhändler zeigte feine Mäntel in seinem Geschäft.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

zunächst
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Zu Beginn lehnte er das Angebot ab, nahm es später jedoch an.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

Witwer
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
Der ältere Witwer lebte allein, aber er hatte regelmäßige Besuche von seinen Kindern.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

unterstreichen
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
Der Vorfall unterstrich die Notwendigkeit besserer Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

strudel
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
Das Kanu wurde in einem Strudel in der Nähe der Felsen gefangen.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

unterdrücken
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Sie versuchte ein Lachen während des ernsten Treffens zu unterdrücken.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Die Freiheitskämpfer zeigten unvergleichlichen Mut.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

Rückfall
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts erlitt er einen Rückfall.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

Vertrauen
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Vertrauen aufzubauen ist entscheidend für langfristige Beziehungen.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

Zahnarzt
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Ich muss den Zahnarzt für eine regelmäßige Untersuchung besuchen.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

Überschwemmung
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
Die Stadt litt unter einer schweren Überschwemmung nach den starken Regenfällen.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

Veralterung
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Der schnelle technologische Fortschritt führt zur Veralterung alter Geräte.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

Umschlag
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Sie versiegelte den Brief in einem Umschlag und schickte ihn ab.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

Fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
Die Fusion der beiden Firmen schuf die größte Bank in der Region.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

entsprechend
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Das Gehalt wird entsprechend der Erfahrung sein.