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A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

singen
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Die Mönche singen Gebete im Tempel.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Pan-Amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Die Pan-Amerikanischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus dem gesamten Kontinent zusammen.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

verblüffen
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
Die unerwartete Frage schien den Sprecher zu verblüffen.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

es sei denn
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
Wir gehen nicht, es sei denn, es hört auf zu regnen.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Sie sprach mit Offenheit über die Herausforderungen, denen sie gegenüberstand.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

autonome Fahrzeuge
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Autonome Fahrzeuge revolutionieren die Zukunft des Transports.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

Hut
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Er trägt immer einen Hut, wenn er im Garten arbeitet.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

Narzissmus
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Sein übermäßiger Narzissmus machte es ihm schwer, sich in andere hineinzuversetzen.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

blendend; beeindruckend
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Die blendenden Lichter der Stadt haben die Touristen beeindruckt.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

Timer
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
Er stellte den Timer auf 30 Minuten ein, um die Aufgabe abzuschließen.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

Windenergie
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Windenergie wird in Masdar City genutzt.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

unten
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Er ging langsam die Treppe hinunter.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Er fühlte sich besser, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

Reihe / Streit
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Sie hatten einen lauten Streit über Geld.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

verengen
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Das Medikament half, die geschwollenen Gewebe zu verengen.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

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

befriend

sich anfreunden
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Sie freundete sich mit dem neuen Schüler in der Schule an.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

Zufluss
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
Die Stadt erlebte einen Zufluss von Touristen während des Festivals.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

Bauchspeicheldrüse
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verdauung und der Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

bewaffnet
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
Die Bank wurde von bewaffneten Männern überfallen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

glänzend
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Sie kaufte ein glänzendes Magazin im Laden.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

geschlossen
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
Der Laden ist freitags geschlossen.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
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 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

Lasso
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
Der Cowboy lassoierte das Pferd schnell.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

nachmittags
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
Die Sitzung ist um 15:00 Uhr geplant.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

Direktor
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
Der Direktor gab die endgültige Genehmigung für das neue Filmskript.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

betrügerisch
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er betrügerische Versicherungsansprüche eingereicht hatte.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

kalt
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Sie antwortete kalt auf seine Frage.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

Triplicität
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Das Design zeigt eine Triplicität von Formen, die harmonisch kombiniert sind.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

auf seltsame Weise; auf ungewöhnliche Weise
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Sie zog sich auf eine seltsame Weise für das formelle Abendessen an, trug helle Farben und ungewöhnliche Muster.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

Hagel
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
Der plötzliche Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos auf dem Parkplatz mit großen Eiskugeln.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

abgeleitet
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
Das Wort ist vom Lateinischen abgeleitet.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

Vorrat. Lieferung.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Versorgungsketten gewährleisten die Verfügbarkeit von Ressourcen.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

Wahrheit; Ehrlichkeit;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
Der Zeuge versprach, während der Anhörung die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

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

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

Glück
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

laut protestieren
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Die Protestierenden riefen laut gegen das ungerechte Gesetz.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

Brust; Truhe
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
Der Arzt hörte auf seine Brust mit einem Stethoskop.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

angemessen sein
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
Formelle Kleidung ist der Ernsthaftigkeit des Anlasses angemessen.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

lobenswerte Initiativen
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Die lobenswerten Initiativen zielen darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu erhöhen.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

bösartig
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Ärzte bestätigten, dass der Tumor bösartig war.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

Spionage
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
Der Agent wurde wegen Spionage gegen den Staat verhaftet.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuell
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Der Film wurde für seine beeindruckenden visuellen Effekte gelobt.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

Metallurgie
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
Metallurgie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der industriellen Entwicklung.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

barmherzig; mitfühlend
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Der barmherzige Richter gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

Absorption
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Pflanzen helfen bei der Absorption von Kohlendioxid.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

Takt
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Er hat die Situation mit Takt und Professionalität gemeistert.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

vorbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Einige glauben, dass unser Leben vom Schicksal vorbestimmt ist.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

Segen
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Das Internet ist ein Segen für die moderne Bildung.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

korrigieren
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
Der Herausgeber korrigierte das Manuskript vor der Veröffentlichung.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

Torheit
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
Die Hitze verursachte einen Zustand der Torheit bei den Arbeitern.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

gesund
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
Die Bergluft ist gesund und erfrischend.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

abgemagert
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Der abgemagerte Hund wurde aus dem verlassenen Haus gerettet.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

im Müll nach etwas suchen
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Die Kinder durchsuchten den Müll nach Essen.
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

ziemlich; eher; vollständig
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
Der Film war ziemlich interessant.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

aufmerksamkeit oder Applaus suchen, indem man sich auffällig verhält
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
Der Schauspieler wurde beschuldigt, während der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung grandstanding zu betreiben.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

Rücken
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Sie hat sich ihren Rücken verletzt, als sie schwere Kisten hob.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

geschwollen, aufgebläht oder pompös im Stil
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Seine geschwollene Prosa war schwer zu lesen.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

Olivenbarbe
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
Die Olivenbarbe kommt häufig in südasiatischen Flüssen vor.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

Territorium
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
Der König erweiterte sein Territorium.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

untreu
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
Er war seiner Frau viele Jahre untreu.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

einrahmen
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
Die Einleitung sollte die wichtigsten Punkte des Artikels einrahmen.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestätisch
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Die majestätischen Himalaya-Berge erheben sich hoch gegen den Himmel.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

sprechen
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Sie kann drei Sprachen fließend sprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralisieren
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
Das Medikament half, das Gift in seinem System zu neutralisieren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

zahlungsunfähig
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
Das zahlungsunfähige Unternehmen konnte seinen finanziellen Verpflichtungen nicht nachkommen.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

entgegengesetzt; völlig unterschiedlich; einander zugewandt; umgekehrt;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Sie haben gegensätzliche Ansichten zur Politik, bleiben aber gute Freunde.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

schlingern, plötzliches, unkontrolliertes Bewegen
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
Der Bus schlingerte nach vorne, als der Fahrer die Bremsen betätigte.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolithisch
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Neolithische Gemeinschaften begannen mit der Landwirtschaft und der Domestizierung von Tieren.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

Gräueltat
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
Die Welt verurteilte die Gräueltat, die gegen Zivilisten begangen wurde.