C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

scharf oder bissig

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

Die scharfe und bissige Rezension des Kritikers beleidigte den Autor.

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.

C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

äußerst schädlich

Meaning

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Example

The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.

Die virulente Krankheit verbreitete sich schnell in der Region.

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

täuschen

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

Er versuchte, sich in den exklusiven Club zu blaffen.

C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität

Meaning

The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

Example

The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.

Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogant; hochmütig

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

Sie warf ihm einen arroganten Blick zu und ging weg.

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

eine Person oder Sache, die etwas startet; der erste Gang eines Essens

Meaning

a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal

Example

The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.

Der Starter des Essens war ein frischer Salat.

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.

C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.

C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

mit Zorn ansehen

Meaning

To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.

Example

He glowered at his rival across the room.

Er starrte seinen Rivalen auf der anderen Seite des Raumes mit Zorn an.

C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

konnotieren

Meaning

To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.

Example

The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.

Das Wort 'jugendlich' konnotiert Energie und Vitalität.

C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner

Meaning

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

Example

No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.

Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.

C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös

Meaning

Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret

Example

Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.

Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

sagen

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Sie sagte Hallo zu mir.

C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

Kataklysmus

Meaning

A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.

Example

The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.

Das Erdbeben war ein Kataklysmus, der die Stadt neu gestaltete.

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.

Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.

B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

Punktzahl

Meaning

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

Example

He scored the winning goal in the final match.

Er erzielte das Siegtor im letzten Spiel.

A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sieben

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

Sie hat sieben Äpfel in ihrem Korb.

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

Marke

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

Nike ist eine beliebte Marke für Sportbekleidung.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

dorniger Strauch

Meaning

A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.

Example

The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.

Der Garten war mit blühenden Weißdornbüschen umgeben.

C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge

Meaning

a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it

Example

The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.

Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

Kybernetik

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

Kybernetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der künstlichen Intelligenz.

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

ermahnen

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler, weil sie zu spät waren.

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

Kraut

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

Basilikum ist ein beliebtes Kraut in der italienischen Küche.

B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

Brücke

Meaning

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Example

The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.

Die neue Brücke reduzierte den Verkehrsstau in der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

Vaudeville

Meaning

A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.

Example

The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.

Die Vaudeville-Show beinhaltete Komiker, Magier und Tänzer.

C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

Bestürzung

Meaning

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.

Example

The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.

Die plötzliche Ankündigung verursachte allgemeine Bestürzung unter den Mitarbeitern

C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

traurig; niedergeschlagen; düster

Meaning

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

Example

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

Er sah traurig aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

in Ordnung

Meaning

satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

Example

Everything is going to be alright.

Alles wird in Ordnung sein.

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

Hegemonie

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

Das Imperium bewahrte seine Hegemonie über benachbarte Staaten.

C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung

Meaning

A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.

Example

The band played a medley of popular songs.

Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

mit erhabenem Design verzieren

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

Die Einladungskarte war mit goldenen Buchstaben geprägt.

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

judiziell

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

Das neue Gesetz wurde vor der Umsetzung einer strengen gerichtlichen Überprüfung unterzogen.

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

Feindseligkeit; Antipathie

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

Es gab eine klare Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden rivalisierenden Teams.

C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

Häretiker

Meaning

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

Example

The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.

Die Kirche erklärte ihn wegen seiner radikalen Ideen für einen Häretiker.

A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

Reihe / Streit

Meaning

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

Example

They had a loud row about money.

Sie hatten einen lauten Streit über Geld.

A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

Was hast du gesagt?

Meaning

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

Example

Huh? What did you say?

Hä? Was hast du gesagt?

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

Wartung

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

Regelmaessige Wartung erhoeht die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter

Meaning

unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)

Example

The match was canceled due to inclement weather.

Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

Ufer

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

Kinder spielten am Ufer, sammelten Muscheln.

B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

Druck

Meaning

the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension

Example

The pressure of the situation made him nervous.

Der Druck der Situation machte ihn nervös.

C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

Korrektur

Meaning

a correction or improvement made to a text

Example

The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.

Der Artikel erforderte mehrere Korrekturen, bevor er druckfertig war.

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

Belästigung

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

Das Unternehmen hat eine strenge Richtlinie gegen Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz.

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

Übernutzung

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

Die Übernutzung natürlicher Ressourcen führt zu Umweltzerstörung.

B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

aufenthaltsort; ort; position

Meaning

the place where someone or something is located

Example

Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.

Niemand weiß, wo sich die vermisste Person aufhält.

A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

Example

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.

C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

Andeutung

Meaning

An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

Example

The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.

Die Andeutung des Managers war an seinen Konkurrenten gerichtet.

A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner

Meaning

an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Example

She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.

Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.

C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied

Meaning

A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.

Example

In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.

Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

Apparat

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

Das Apparatur wurde entwickelt, um umweltfreundlich zu sein.

C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

Zukunft

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

Zukünftige Projekte hängen von strategischer Planung ab.

C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

Gefängnis

Meaning

imprisonment or confinement

Example

The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.

Der Gefangene verbrachte Jahre im Gefängnis, bevor er entlassen wurde.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

Glück

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Example

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

Anrufung

Meaning

the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration

Example

The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.

Die Zeremonie begann mit einer Anrufung der Götter.

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

Prophezeiung

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

Die Prophezeiung sagte den Aufstieg eines großen Anführers voraus.

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.

Example

Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.

Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

abdichten

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

Er hat die Fensterrahmen abgedichtet, um den Luftzug zu stoppen.

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

oberflächlich

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

Er nickte oberflächlich und ging weiter.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.

C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

Kollektivismus

Meaning

The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.

Example

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.

Der Kollektivismus hebt die Bedeutung der Gruppe über individuelle Interessen hervor.

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

Nekrose

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Wunde des Patienten Anzeichen von Nekrose zeigte.

C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Menge

Meaning

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

Example

Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.

Touristen strömten während des Festivals die Straßen entlang.

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.

C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

selig

Meaning

blissfully happy or showing great joy

Example

She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.

Sie hatte ein seliges Lächeln, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

Korallenriffe

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

Die Insel Saint Martin ist für ihre Korallenriffe bekannt.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht

Meaning

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

Example

His improvident habits left him with no savings.

Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

Abfahrt

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

Die Abfahrt des Zuges wurde wegen technischer Probleme um dreißig Minuten verzögert.

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.

C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

immolieren

Meaning

To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.

Example

The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.

Die Demonstranten drohten, sich vor dem Gebäude zu immolieren.

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

befestigen / anbringen

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

Bitte befestigen Sie die Briefmarke auf dem Umschlag.

C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit

Meaning

Casual lack of concern; indifference.

Example

She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.

A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular

Meaning

the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence

Example

Students filled out the registration form.

Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

Missbilligung

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

Ihre Eltern zeigten deutliche Missbilligung gegenüber ihrer Entscheidung, das College abzubrechen.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

ja

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Ja, ich werde um 17 Uhr dort sein.

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

Ware

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

Öl ist eine wertvolle Ware auf dem globalen Markt.

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

scheu; ängstlich

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

Sie war zu scheu, um in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.

B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

Glück

Meaning

hanging down loosely; drooping

Example

The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit

Meaning

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

Example

Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.

Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.

C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

verzweigt

Meaning

having many branches.

Example

The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.

Der verzweigte Baum beschattete den ganzen Garten.

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.

C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

keimen

Meaning

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

Example

The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.

Die Samen begannen nach ein paar Tagen Regen zu sprießen.

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.

C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

elektromagnetisch

Meaning

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

Example

Electromagnetic forces repel protons.

Elektromagnetische Kräfte stoßen Protonen ab.

A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier

Meaning

a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

Example

The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.

Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.

C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose

Meaning

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

Example

His neurosis made social interactions difficult.

Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.

B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

furchtlos

Meaning

Not feeling fear; brave or courageous

Example

She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.

Sie ging in den dunklen Raum, furchtlos vor dem, was darin sein könnte.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

verärgern

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

Seine ständigen Beschwerden begannen, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.

A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

Fähigkeit; Kompetenz

Meaning

the power or skill to do something; capacity

Example

She has the ability to solve complex problems.

Sie hat die Fähigkeit, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.

C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

Extrapolation

Meaning

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.

Seine Extrapolation der Marktentwicklungen half bei der finanziellen Planung.

C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

Molkerei

Meaning

a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made

Example

The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.

Die örtliche Molkerei produziert täglich frische Butter und Käse.

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

unpassierbar

Meaning

Impossible to travel along or over.

Example

The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.

Die Straße wurde nach dem schweren Schneefall unpassierbar.

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

bekleidet / bedeckt

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

Der Ritter war in glänzender Rüstung bekleidet.

C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

Begleiter

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

Der Pianist fungierte als Begleiter des Sängers während des Konzerts.

B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

erben

Meaning

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Example

She inherited her grandmother's house.

Sie hat das Haus ihrer Großmutter geerbt.

C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

kleiner Rabe

Meaning

a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence

Example

The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.

Der Jackdaw sammelte glänzende Objekte für sein Nest.

C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

dekodieren

Meaning

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

Example

The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.

Die Software kann die versteckte Nachricht in wenigen Sekunden dekodieren.

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Indigene Traditionen

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

Die indigenen Traditionen in den Chittagong Hill Tracts sind einzigartig.

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

aufrichtig

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

Ich hoffe aufrichtig, dass Sie sich bald erholen.