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C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

von großer Bedeutung, Ausmaß oder Größe
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
Die Entdeckung der Elektrizität war eine monumentale Leistung.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

stolpern
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Er stolperte über den unebenen Gehweg.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

abfließen
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Er hat die Pasta vor dem Hinzufügen der Sauce abgelassen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demografisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
Das Unternehmen analysiert demografische Trends, bevor es ein Produkt auf den Markt bringt.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

übertreiben
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
Übertreibe das Training am ersten Tag im Fitnessstudio nicht.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

schriftlich
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Der Priester gab während der Predigt einen schriftlichen Hinweis.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly
Example
The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.
Das Baby kroch über den Boden, um das Spielzeug zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

Blockade
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
Die Blockade des Abflusses verursachte, dass Wasser in der Küche überlief.
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.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

Browser
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
Ich benutze einen Webbrowser, um nach Informationen online zu suchen.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

Glück
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

Kohlebergmann
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
Der Kohlebergmann verbrachte lange Stunden unter Tage und förderte Kohle.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

junger Bär
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
Das Bärenjunges blieb zum Schutz bei seiner Mutter.
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

Termin; Ernennung;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
Ich habe einen Arzttermin um 15 Uhr.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

Selbstvertrauen
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Sie sprach mit großem Selbstvertrauen während des Vorstellungsgesprächs.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

Fall / Situation
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
In diesem Fall sollten wir auf weitere Anweisungen warten.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Er setzte sich am Flussufer, um über seine Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.
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.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Bezogen auf ein Unternehmen/Korporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
Corporate soziale Verantwortung ist für moderne Unternehmen wichtig.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rollen
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Sie rollte den Ball den Hügel hinunter.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

Mathematik
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Sie ist sehr gut in Mathematik.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenzieren
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
Koffein kann die Wirkung einiger Medikamente potentiieren.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Er versucht, Junkfood zu vermeiden.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

kindisch; kindliches Verhalten, aber für einen Erwachsenen unangemessen
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Sein kindisches Verhalten während des Treffens war ziemlich peinlich.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

ausweichend, geschickt, vage
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Er gab eine ausweichende Antwort, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

eine scharfe Kurve machen
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
Das Kaninchen machte schnell eine scharfe Kurve, um dem Fuchs zu entkommen.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

nach oben
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Er stieg schnell die Leiter hinauf.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

langsam und faul sprechen
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Er tendiert dazu, langsam zu sprechen, wenn er müde ist.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

hierarchisch
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge hierarchische Struktur.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

Change Management
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
Change Management sorgt für reibungslose Übergänge.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

Abscheu
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Sie empfand tiefen Ekel vor der Grausamkeit der Tat.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

Klimaregulation
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Wälder helfen bei der Klimaregulation, indem sie die lokalen Temperaturen stabilisieren.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Karte
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Sie reichte mir ihre Visitenkarte nach dem Treffen.
A1 verb /set/

set

setzen
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Sie stellte das Buch auf den Tisch.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
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.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

kühle Köpfe bewahren
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Der Anführer meisterte die Krise mit bemerkenswerter kühler Kopfbeherrschung.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

flink
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
Die flinke Großmutter überraschte alle mit ihren schnellen Tanzschritten.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

immanent
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Er glaubte, dass moralische Werte in der menschlichen Natur immanent sind.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

Gespräch
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Wir haben ein langes Gespräch über zukünftige Pläne geführt.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

Expatriierter
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Viele Expatriierte versammeln sich in der internationalen Gemeinschaft der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

Vermieter
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
Der Vermieter sammelte die monatliche Miete von allen Mietern.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

Schoß
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
Die Katze rollte sich bequem in ihrem Schoß zusammen, während sie ihr Buch las.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

Seite
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Gehe zur nächsten Seite für weitere Informationen.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

östlich
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Sie studierte östliche Philosophie an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

spitzhacke
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
Der Bergmann benutzte eine Spitzhacke, um die felsige Oberfläche zu durchbrechen.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

sammeln / Mut fassen
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Er sammelte genug Mut, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

Tadel
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
Die Tadel des Lehrers über das Verhalten des Schülers war gerechtfertigt.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

manisch
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Er gab während des Films ein manisches Lachen von sich.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

formelle Unterhaltung
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Die Professoren führten eine tiefgehende Unterhaltung über die Zukunft der Bildung.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

lähmen
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Der plötzliche Schock schien ihn zu lähmen.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

Genre
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
Romantik ist ihr Lieblingsgenre bei Filmen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

System
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
Das Bildungssystem benötigt große Reformen.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

reden
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Er begann, bei der Zeremonie zu reden.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

zerrissen; abgenutzt; schäbig
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
Der obdachlose Mann trug zerrissene Kleidung.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

absprechen
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Er legte seine Treue zum alten Regime ab.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

Bogen
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
Der alte Bogen steht immer noch im Stadtzentrum.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Er wirkte niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

Gold oder Silber in Rohform
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Die Bank lagert Goldbarren in ihren Tresoren.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

abgekürzt
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
Das Treffen wurde aufgrund von Zeitbeschränkungen abgekürzt.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

lange Kürbis
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Sie schnitt den langen Kürbis dünn für das Pfannengericht.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

ein wiederholtes, leises Klopfen machen / schnell auf mechanische Weise sprechen
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
Der Regen klopfte sanft an das Fenster.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

Bestimmungen
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Die Bestimmungen müssen mit den öffentlichen Bestrebungen übereinstimmen.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

jubeln
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Die Fans jubelten laut, als ihr Team ein Tor schoss.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

zufällig und glücklich
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Ihr Treffen im Café war völlig zufällig und glücklich.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

beginnen
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
Die Zeremonie wird um Mittag beginnen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ähneln
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Sie ähnelt ihrer Mutter sowohl im Aussehen als auch in ihren Manieren.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Weltkulturerbe-Stätte
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Die Sundarbans sind eine UNESCO-Weltkulturerbestätte.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

mit Schmeicheleien überreden
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Sie schaffte es, ihrem Vater zusätzliches Taschengeld zu erschleichen.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

Glanz
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Der Diamant hatte einen brillanten Glanz.
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

heuchlerische Person
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
Er verhielt sich wie ein Pharisäer, indem er andere verurteilte, während er seine eigenen Fehler ignorierte.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

übersehen
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Es ist einfach, kleine Details zu übersehen, wenn man in Eile ist.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.