C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.

C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

entschlüsseln, dekodieren, übersetzen

Meaning

To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.

Example

It took hours to decipher the ancient script.

Es dauerte Stunden, um die alte Schrift zu entschlüsseln.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

schwierig; erfordert großen Aufwand; nach oben geneigt

Meaning

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

Example

Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.

Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann eine schwierige Schlacht sein.

C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

ausstatten

Meaning

To provide or endow with a quality or ability.

Example

The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.

Der Führer wurde mit Weisheit und Mut ausgestattet.

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

leises Lachen

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

Er gab ein leises Lachen von sich, als er den lustigen Witz hörte.

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

Wahl

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

Die Wahl findet nächsten Monat statt.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

berichtet

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

Das Unternehmen hat reportedly den neuen Bedingungen zugestimmt.

C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

Ethnologie

Meaning

the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them

Example

She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.

Sie spezialisierte sich auf Ethnologie, um die kulturelle Vielfalt besser zu verstehen.

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos

Meaning

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

Example

The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.

Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Menschen

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

Die Menschen in der Stadt versammelten sich für das Festival.

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.

C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen

Meaning

To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.

Example

The team equalized the score in the last minute.

Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.

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.

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

erweichen

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

Wärme wird die Butter schnell erweichen.

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.

A2 verb /daɪ/

die

sterben

Meaning

to stop living; to cease to exist

Example

The flowers will die without water.

Die Blumen werden ohne Wasser sterben.

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.

C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

zart und hübsch

Meaning

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

Example

She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.

Sie trug eine zarte Halskette aus Perlen.

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

durchtränken / schwängern

Meaning

To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.

Example

The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.

Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Methode, um das Material mit Harz zu imprägnieren.

C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

Das Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft behandelte globale Herausforderungen.

B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert

Meaning

having a natural ability or skill in a particular area

Example

She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.

Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

Axt

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

Der Holzfäller schwang seine Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

Sonnenblume

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

Das Sonnenblumenfeld sah im hellen Sonnenlicht erstaunlich aus.

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.

C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.

C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

Hinterhofstraße/kleine Straße

Meaning

A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.

Example

They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.

Sie mieteten eine kleine Wohnung in einem ruhigen Mews in London.

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

die obere Schicht eines Waldes, die durch die Baumkronen gebildet wird; oberste Abdeckung

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

Das Regenwalddach bietet vielen Vögeln und Insekten Unterschlupf.

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

optional

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

Das Tragen einer Krawatte ist für diese Veranstaltung optional.

C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

Überlauf

Meaning

the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained

Example

The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.

Der Überlauf des Flusses überflutete nahegelegene Farmen.

C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume

Meaning

a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies

Example

The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.

Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.

C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch

Meaning

without color; free from color

Example

The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.

Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

weibisch

Meaning

Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.

Example

The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.

Die Kritiker beschrieben ihn als weibisch aufgrund seiner sanften Art.

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.

C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

entsetzen

Meaning

to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly

Example

The violent scene horrified the audience.

Die gewalttätige Szene entsetzte das Publikum.

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

Raubtier

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

Löwen sind mächtige Raubtiere in der Savanne.

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ehrenlos; niederträchtig; gemein

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

Seine ehrenlosen Taten verrieten das Vertrauen seiner Freunde.

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

einleitend

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

Er machte einige einleitende Bemerkungen, bevor der Vortrag begann.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

Feudalismus

Meaning

the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

Example

Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.

Feudalismus prägte die politische Struktur des mittelalterlichen Europas.

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

Händler

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

Der Autohändler bot einen Rabatt an, um Kunden zu gewinnen.

A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

innerhalb

Meaning

inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time

Example

The keys are within the drawer.

Die Schlüssel sind im Schublade.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

konfiszieren

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

Der Lehrer konfiskierte das Handy des Schülers während des Unterrichts.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.

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.

A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Aufwand

Meaning

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something

Example

She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.

Sie hat viel Aufwand in die Vorbereitung der Abschlussprüfung gesteckt.

C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

Schiffsrumpf / Samenschale

Meaning

The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.

Example

The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.

Die Matrosen inspizierten den Schiffsrumpf auf Schäden.

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen

Meaning

to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation

Example

The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.

Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

früher; ehemals

Meaning

in the past; previously; at an earlier time

Example

The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.

Das Gebäude war früher eine Schule, ist jetzt jedoch ein Gemeindezentrum.

C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

Schaden, Nachteil, Beeinträchtigung

Meaning

Harm, damage, impairment.

Example

Smoking is a detriment to health.

Rauchen ist ein Detriment für die Gesundheit.

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.

C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste

Meaning

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

Example

She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.

Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.

B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

Explosion, starker Schlag

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

Die Explosion schickte einen kräftigen Schlag durch das Gebäude.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

Symphonie

Meaning

an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Example

The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

Das Orchester führte Beethovens Fünfte Symphonie auf.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.

C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

Tamburin

Meaning

a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit

Example

She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.

Sie schüttelte das Tamburin im Rhythmus der Musik.

C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut

Meaning

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

Example

The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

Narzisse

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Die Narzissen blühten früh in diesem Frühling auf der Wiese.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom

Meaning

aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice

Example

The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.

Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

unwichtig

Meaning

not having much value, significance, or influence

Example

The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.

Das Detail schien im Vergleich zum Hauptproblem unwichtig zu sein.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

Hebel, stange

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

Er benutzte einen Hebel, um den schweren Stein zu heben.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

unbesiegbar

Meaning

too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Example

The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.

Das Team schien unbesiegbar, nachdem es zehn Spiele hintereinander gewonnen hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

Schönheit

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

Die Schauspielerin wurde für ihre Schönheit und ihr Talent bewundert.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organisatorisch

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

Er arbeitet daran, die organisatorische Struktur des Unternehmens zu verbessern.

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

empfehlen

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

Ich empfehle, das neue Restaurant in der Innenstadt auszuprobieren.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

Matrose

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

Der erfahrene Matrose navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

Abgrund

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

Die Kletterer schauten in den dunklen Abgrund darunter.

A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

Freund

Meaning

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

Example

He is my best friend.

Er ist mein bester Freund.

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

lethargisch

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

Nach einer schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich lethargisch und schläfrig.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

Example

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

Nachwelt

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

Das Denkmal wurde zum Nutzen der Nachwelt erbaut.

C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

Plenitude

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity

Example

The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.

Der Garten war im Frühling eine Plenität von Blumen.

C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

demütigen

Meaning

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity

Example

He was humiliated by his public failure.

Er wurde durch seinen öffentlichen Misserfolg gedemütigt.

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

geplagt

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

Die Menschen sind von Angst und Depression geplagt.

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

Techniker

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

Der Techniker reparierte den Computer innerhalb einer Stunde.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

Vorwand

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

Er benutzte Krankheit als Vorwand, um das Treffen zu vermeiden.

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

Homonym

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.

C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine

Meaning

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine

Example

He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.

Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.

C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Example

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.

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 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

aus Angst kauern

Meaning

to crouch down in fear

Example

The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.

Das Kind kauerte sich während des Gewitters hinter dem Sofa.

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers

Example

The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.

Die leuchtend roten Ixora-Büsche säumten den Weg zum tropischen Garten.

C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

austauschbar

Meaning

able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function

Example

These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.

Diese Maschinenteile sind austauschbar, so dass sie einfach ersetzt werden können.

C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

Einsicht, Analysefähigkeit

Meaning

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.

Example

His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.

Seine Einsicht half, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

konvex, nach außen gewölbt

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

Die Linse hat eine konvexe Form, um Licht zu fokussieren.

C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

enteignen

Meaning

To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.

Example

The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Land für eine neue Autobahn zu enteignen.

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.

B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.

C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

vertreiben

Meaning

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

Example

The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.

Die Truppen vertrieben den Feind vom Hügel.

C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer

Meaning

aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste

Example

Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.

Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Freundin

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

Er stellte seine Freundin seiner Familie vor.

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung

Meaning

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

Example

He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.

Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.

B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.

C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;

Meaning

a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting

Example

The villain's machinations were finally exposed.

Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sorgenfrei; unbeschwert;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

Sie lebte ein sorgenfreies Leben, reiste ohne Sorgen um die Welt.

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.

C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Schande

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

Der Soldat fühlte, dass er seiner Familie Schande gebracht hatte.

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elementar; grundlegend

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

Er lernte elementare Mathematik in der Schule.

C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

Meaning

A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.

Example

GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.

GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.

C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

essen

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

Sie aßen gerade zu Abend, als das Telefon klingelte.