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B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

Willenskraft
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Starke Willenskraft ist entscheidend, um langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

detailliert beschreiben
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
Der Künstler stellte die Szene mit komplexen Details dar.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

ein kleines Zahnrad oder der äußere Teil eines Vogelflügels; einschränken oder immobilisieren
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Die Pinion des Vogels war verletzt, was es ihm verhinderte zu fliegen.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

Unterstützer
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Sie ist eine starke Unterstützerin des lokalen Tierheims.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

kneten
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Sie knetet den Teig, bis er glatt wird.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

Gewürzdose
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Sie öffnete die Gewürzdose, um Kreuzkümmel für ihr Curry zu finden.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

ruhig und vernünftig
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Sie blieb ruhig während der Krise.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

gießen
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Sie gießt die Pflanzen jeden Morgen.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

Rutsche
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß beim Spielen auf der Rutsche im Park.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

Pullover
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Pullover während des kalten Winterabends.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

möwe
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Die Möwe stürzte sich hinunter, um den Fisch aus dem Wasser zu fangen.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

Leser
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Sie ist eine schnelle Leserin, die Bücher an einem Tag beendet.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

Banane
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
Bananen sind eine gute Quelle für Kalium.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

flüchtig
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
Das Glück kann flüchtig sein, also genieße jeden Moment.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

anrufen
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
Der Anwalt rief die Verfassung an, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

dreschen
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Die Bauern benutzten Maschinen, um den Weizen nach der Ernte zu dreschen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Sie ist eine ruhige, schüchterne Frau, die Aufmerksamkeit vermeidet.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Ehrlich und offen
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
Der Geschäftsabschluss war völlig ehrlich und offen.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ein humorvolles Gedicht aus fünf Zeilen
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Sie trug ein lustiges Limerick auf der Party vor.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

Dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Der Dissident wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung sprach.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

Sharon Frucht
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
Die Sharon-Frucht ist süß und kann wie ein Apfel gegessen werden.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

eine Menge von Artikeln, die auf einmal produziert oder verarbeitet werden
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Sie backte heute Morgen eine frische Charge Kekse.
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

Interkonnektivität
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
Der Aufstieg der Interkonnektivität hat die weltweite Kommunikation verändert.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

Drachme
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
Die alte Münzsammlung enthielt eine silberne Drachme.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

ein strenger Disziplinar
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Der neue Manager war ein solcher Martinet, dass selbst kleinere Verstöße bestraft wurden.
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

streuen
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
Der Boden war mit Herbstblättern bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

Vorkaufsrecht
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
Das Unternehmen übte das Vorkaufsrecht aus, um das Land vor den Wettbewerbern zu erwerben.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

besticken
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Sie bestickte Blumen auf dem Kissenbezug.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

auf halbem Weg
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Wir trafen uns auf halbem Weg zwischen den beiden Städten.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

Triviales Fakten
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
Das Quiz war mit lustigen Trivia über Filme und Musik gefüllt.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

Konfliktlösung
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
Konfliktlösung ist entscheidend für den globalen Frieden.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

Effekt; Ergebnis; Auswirkung
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
Das neue Medikament hatte einen positiven Effekt auf die Genesung des Patienten.
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

Vermeidung
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
Seine Vermeidung von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

Korrespondent
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
Der ausländische Korrespondent berichtete live aus Paris.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

bewegungen
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
Freiheitsbewegungen ebneten den Weg zur Unabhängigkeit.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
Das Unternehmen garantiert eine Rückerstattung, wenn das Produkt fehlerhaft ist.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

Burg
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
Das alte Fort stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Hügel.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

Redner
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
Der berühmte Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede.
A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

Fischer
Meaning
a person who catches fish as a job or hobby
Example
The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.
Der Fischer fing heute drei große Fische im Fluss.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

Schlag; Klopfen
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Es gab einen lauten Schlag an der Tür mitten in der Nacht.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

Kennzahlen
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Kennzahlen sind entscheidend für die Leistungsbewertung.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

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

Pimple

Pickel
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.
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.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

Scherbe
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Er schnitt sich den Finger an einer Glasscherbe.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

Feld
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Die Kinder spielten Fußball auf dem Feld.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

Pantomime
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Die Kinder genossen die Weihnachtspantomime im örtlichen Theater.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

rein
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
Sie fühlte ungeteilte Freude bei der Nachricht von ihrem Erfolg.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

kalender
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Sie markierte ihren Geburtstag im Kalender.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

überschwemmen, jemanden oder etwas mit Dingen oder Menschen überfluten, die bearbeitet werden müssen
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Werbung mit Anfragen überflutet.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

Knochen
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Der Arzt sagte, der Knochen war nach dem Bruch vollständig geheilt.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

Kakadu
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Der weiße Kakadu hob seinen schönen Kamm.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

Tontopf
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
Der Tontopf hält Wasser im Sommer auf natürliche Weise kühl.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

wortkarg
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Er war ein wortkarger Mann, der in Besprechungen selten sprach.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

scheinheilig
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
Das Design war auffällig, aber scheinheilig.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

gerechte Strafe
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Der korrupte Beamte bekam endlich seine gerechte Strafe vor Gericht.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

verbesserung
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Es gab eine signifikante Verbesserung seiner Gesundheit.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.
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.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

Rand; Krempe; Lippe
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Der breite Rand seines Hutes schützte ihn vor der sengenden Sonne.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Die Fabrikabfälle verschmutzten den Fluss.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
Der Direktor rief die Eltern an, als ihr Kind beim Schulschwänzen erwischt wurde.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

ausführen / detailliert und kompliziert in der Gestaltung
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Sie bat ihn, seine Vorschläge weiter auszuführen.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

moschee
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Sie versammelten sich in der Moschee zum Freitagsgebet.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

Einkaufszentrum
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Sie gingen ins Einkaufszentrum, um neue Kleidung zu kaufen.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

unterhaltung
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Das Konzert bot hervorragende Unterhaltung für die ganze Familie.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

tiefe Männerstimme
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
Die Baritonstimme des Sängers beeindruckte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

nicht hilfreich
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Seine nicht hilfreiche Haltung verlangsamte das ganze Projekt.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

Quacksalber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Menschen sollten vorsichtig sein und keinen medizinischen Rat von einem Quacksalber vertrauen.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Krankenhaus
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Er wurde nach dem Unfall ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

ruhig
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
Die ruhige Umgebung unterstützt die Heilung.
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.