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C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

ein Silbenwort
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Wörter wie 'ja' und 'nein' sind Ein-Silben-Wörter.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

ungepflegt
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
Er sah ungepflegt aus, nachdem er die ganze Nacht draußen geschlafen hatte.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonom
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Der Roboter kann autonom ohne menschliche Intervention arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Ihr Bruder hielt eine bewegende Lobrede bei der Beerdigung.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

Silberkarpfen
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
Der Silberkarpfen wird in Asien weit verbreitet in Fischfarmen gezüchtet.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Kamera
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Sie kaufte eine neue Kamera für ihren Fotografieunterricht.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

der abgerundete Knopf am Griff eines Schwertes oder Sattels
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Er griff das Schwert fest am Pommel.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

Rassismus
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
Die Organisation arbeitet daran, den Rassismus in allen Formen zu beseitigen.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

Krankenwagen
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
Der Krankenwagen erreichte den Unfallort in wenigen Minuten.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

Spieler
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Der erfahrene Spieler wusste, wann er seine Karten ablegen und wann er groß wetten sollte.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

abstoßend; ekelhaft; abstoßend
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Der Geruch von faulen Eiern war absolut abstoßend.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

verheerend
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen seiner verheerenden Sicherheitsverstöße mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

Eindruck, Konzept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Das Buch hinterließ bei mir einen guten ersten Eindruck.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

ungünstig
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
Der Vorschlag erhielt eine ungünstige Antwort vom Komitee.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

Kerbe
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Er schnitzte eine Kerbe in den Stock, um die Tage zu markieren.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

zukünftige Generationen
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
Nachhaltige Entwicklung sichert den zukünftigen Generationen ein besseres Leben.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriotisch
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Die patriotischen Bürger feierten den Unabhängigkeitstag mit großer Begeisterung.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

vorübergehende Siedlungen
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
Vorübergehende Siedlungen werden die Mondexploration unterstützen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frivol
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Sie wies die frivole Beschwerde schnell zurück.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

fangen
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Die Soldaten haben es geschafft, die feindliche Basis zu erobern.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

vergleichbar
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Die beiden Produkte sind in der Qualität vergleichbar, unterscheiden sich aber im Preis.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

Streit, Feindschaft
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Die beiden Familien sind seit Generationen in einem Streit.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Freispruch
Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
Die Freisprechung des Angeklagten schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

vermutlich
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Vermutlich hat er vergessen, die E-Mail zu senden.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

Beruf
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf, der die zukünftigen Generationen formt.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

Taifun
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Der Taifun verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen in den Küstengebieten.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

Anzeige
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
Das Unternehmen hat eine neue Anzeige für sein Smartphone veröffentlicht.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

bewohnbar
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Der Planet Mars könnte in der Zukunft bewohnbar werden.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

übermäßige Raffinesse
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
Die Preciosität des Autors machte den Roman für einige Leser schwer lesbar.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

methodisch
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Seine methodische Forschung lieferte zuverlässige Ergebnisse.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

Ausmaß; Umfang; Reichweite
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
Das Ausmaß des Schadens, der durch die Überschwemmung verursacht wurde, war enorm.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automatisch
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Dieses Auto hat ein automatisches Getriebe.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

Verräter; betrüger
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Der Verräter wurde entlarvt und stellte sich schweren Konsequenzen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

Inkompatibilität
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
Das Projekt scheiterte wegen der Inkompatibilität zwischen den beiden Softwaresystemen.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

weg
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Sie gingen einen ruhigen Landweg entlang.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

genau; exakt; vollständig zustimmend
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Sag mir genau, was während des Treffens passiert ist.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

hefe
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Ein wenig Hefe wird den Teig des Brotes aufgehen lassen.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

vollständig
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Ich stimme deiner Meinung völlig zu.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

unmittelbar danach;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Er beendete seine Rede und verließ unmittelbar danach die Bühne.
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

beleidigen
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Seine unhöflichen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

zerfahren
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Der Film fühlte sich zerfahren an und war schwer zu folgen.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

Potenz
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
Die Potenz des neuen Medikaments erstaunte die Ärzte.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

einhüllen
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Der Gipfel des Berges war in Nebel gehüllt.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

Apotheose, der Höhepunkt
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Viele sehen die Renaissance als die Apotheose der Kunst und Kultur in Europa.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

anmelden
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Er entschied sich, sich für einen Computerprogrammierkurs anzumelden.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

nach unten
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Bitte gehen Sie nach unten und warten Sie in der Lobby.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

Braten
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Der Sonntagsbraten war perfekt gegart und sehr zart.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

Aktuar
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
Der Aktuar berechnete das Risiko, bevor die Versicherungspolice abgeschlossen wurde.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Wissenschaftler ziehen Schlussfolgerungen basierend auf experimentellen Daten.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

gelangweilt
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Sie war während der langen Besprechung gelangweilt.
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.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

Prokrastination, Aufgaben aufschieben
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
Prokrastination ist der Feind des Erfolgs.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

seligsprechen
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
Der Papst entschied sich, den Märtyrer aufgrund seines Glaubens und Opfers zu beatifizieren.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

verstauchung
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Sie verdrehte ihren Knöchel, während sie im Park lief.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

Guinea (ehemalige britische Goldmünze)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
Die antike Münze war eine Guinea wert.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

die bedacht werden kann, überlegbar
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
Die Beweise waren substanziell und überlegbar.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

Abszess
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
Der Zahnarzt behandelte den Abszess in seinem Zahn.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

Korrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Korrosion in Rohren führt zu Leckagen.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

Erstsemester
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
Der Erstsemester fühlte sich nervös an seinem ersten Tag an der Universität.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

einmischend
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Sie fand ihren Nachbarn einmischend und nervig.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

Glück
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

leuchtend
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Das leuchtende Zifferblatt der Uhr war im Dunkeln sichtbar.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

dissonant
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
Das Orchester erzeugte während der Probe einen dissonanten Klang.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

sezieren
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
Im Biologieunterricht mussten die Schüler einen Frosch sezieren, um seine Anatomie zu lernen.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

Neo-Darwinismus
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
Der Neo-Darwinismus kombiniert Darwins Theorie der natürlichen Selektion mit moderner Genetik.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetat
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
Das Unternehmen stellt Acetatfasern für Kleidung her.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

Glück
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

unüberwindbar
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Die Entdecker standen im Wüstengebiet unüberwindbaren Hindernissen gegenüber.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

hinterste
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
Das hinterste Auto im Konvoi ist zuerst kaputt gegangen.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

bestimmen
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Wir müssen die Ursache des Problems bestimmen.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

vollbusig
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
Die Schauspielerin wurde in Modemagazinen oft als vollbusig beschrieben.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

Auszeichnung; Exzellenz; Anerkennung
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Sie hat mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossen und die höchsten Ehren in ihrer Klasse erhalten.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologisch
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'Gratis Geschenk' zu sagen gilt als tautologisch.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

Rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
Der Rover landete auf dem Mars, um mit seiner Erkundung zu beginnen.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

noch; bis jetzt;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben noch nicht erledigt.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

Hungersnot
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
Die schwere Dürre führte zu einer weit verbreiteten Hungersnot in der Region.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

Ponny
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Die Kinder genossen es, das sanfte Ponny auf der Farm zu reiten.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

unermüdlich; beharrlich; unaufhörlich
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ihre unermüdlichen Bemühungen führten schließlich zum Erfolg.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Er wurde betrogen, um eine gefälschte Uhr zu kaufen.