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A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

mehr
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Sie wollte mehr Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

Vorraum
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Die Gäste warteten im Vorraum, bevor sie in den Saal eingelassen wurden.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

unsterblich
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Mythen sprechen von unsterblichen Wesen.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

Antithese
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
Liebe ist die Antithese von Hass.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

in höhere Aktivitäten umwandeln
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Sie sublimierte ihren Ärger, indem sie wunderschöne Landschaften malte.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

Vorgefühl
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Sie hatte ein Vorgefühl von Gefahr vor der Reise.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Glück
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

Glück
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

Übermäßig süß oder sentimental, wie Sirup.
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
Der Film war für meinen Geschmack zu süßlich.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

angreifen
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Die feindlichen Truppen griffen bei Morgengrauen an.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

vorhersagend
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Er ignorierte die vorhersagenden Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

Porzellan-Geschirr
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Das teure Porzellan-Geschirr wurde im Schrank ausgestellt.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

bekannt; vertraut; informell und freundlich
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Dieses Lied kommt mir bekannt vor.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

vorübergehende Mode, Trend
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
Die neue Diät wurde ein vorübergehender Trend unter Teenagern.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

Lokativ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
Im Lateinischen wird der Lokativ verwendet, um den Standort anzuzeigen.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

drakonisch
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Die neuen Vorschriften wurden als drakonisch kritisiert.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

Collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Sie hat ein Collage mit alten Zeitschriftenbildern gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

billig und auffällig, aber von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Sie trug eine billige und auffällige Halskette, die leicht zerbrach.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

bärartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
Die bärartige Stärke des Mannes erstaunte alle.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

Kampher
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Der Tempel war mit dem duftenden Rauch von brennendem Kampher gefüllt.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

Bohl
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Die Reisenden entschieden sich, den Fluss bei einem Bohl zu überqueren.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

Divergenz
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Die Divergenz in ihren Meinungen führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

übernatürlich
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Der Wald war von einem übernatürlichen Glanz erfüllt.
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 /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimieren
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Das trübe Wetter deprimiert die Leute.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

verderben
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
Der Regen hat die Veranstaltung im Freien ruiniert.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

vorsitzen
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen die Sitzung leiten.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

nach oben werfen
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz in die Luft.
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 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

ineinandergreifen
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Die Zahnräder greifen ineinander, um eine reibungslose Bewegung der Maschine zu gewährleisten.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

Lizenz
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Du brauchst einen Führerschein, um ein Auto zu fahren.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

geier
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
Der Geier drehte seine Kreise über uns, wartend auf seine Beute.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

Qualität der Arbeit
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Die Handwerkskunst der handgefertigten Möbel war tadellos.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

Optik
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Sie studierte Optik, um zu verstehen, wie Linsen funktionieren.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

aushöhlen, überteuern
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Er hat versehentlich ein Loch in den Holztisch gemacht.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

überheblich
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Es war überheblich von ihm, diese Entscheidung zu treffen, ohne die anderen zu konsultieren.
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

Beschäftigung
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
Seine Beschäftigung mit der Arbeit führte dazu, dass er sein persönliches Leben vernachlässigte.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

Kanu
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Sie paddelten ihr Kanu den ruhigen Bach hinunter.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

wesentlich
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
Wasser ist essenziell für das Leben.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

gewinnen
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Er hofft, Erfahrung aus diesem Job zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

mehrsilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Elefant' ist ein mehrsilbiges Wort, weil es drei Silben hat.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

absichern
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
Das Team sicherte sich die Meisterschaft mit einem Last-Minute-Tor.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

kandidaten
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Kandidaten durchlaufen einen strengen Auswahlprozess.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

kaufen
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Ich möchte dieses Jahr ein neues Auto kaufen.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

Bedenken
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Sie öffnete den Brief mit ein wenig Bedenken.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

Bürge
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Die Bank akzeptierte die Juwelen des Bürgen als Sicherheit für das Darlehen.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

unkartiert
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
Die Mission hatte zum Ziel, unkartierte Gebiete des Planeten zu erkunden.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

Marktplatz
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Der Marktplatz der Stadt ist freitags morgens immer überfüllt.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

Geiz
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Sein Geiz zeigte sich darin, dass er jede unnötige Ausgabe vermied.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

wählen
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Ich wähle immer gesunde Essensoptionen.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

Melodie; Musikton
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie das Abendessen kochte.
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 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

Urbanität
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
Ihre Urbanität machte sie bei Diplomaten und Führern beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

schrank
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Ich bewahre meine ganze Kleidung im Holzschrank auf.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

vorsichtig
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Sie war vorsichtig, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

Gerät, Vorrichtung, Geräteteil
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Dieses Gerät verbessert die Effizienz bei der Datenverarbeitung.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

verrückt
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
Der Fahrer fuhr wie ein Verrückter auf der Autobahn.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positiv
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Protonen haben eine positive Ladung.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

Knüppel / Zepter
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
Der Wächter trug einen Knüppel als Symbol der Autorität.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

Schal
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

verboten; untersagt; illegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Rauchen ist in diesem Gebäude streng verboten.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

Diadem
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
Die Königin trug ein funkelndes Diadem bei der Krönung.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

nutzen
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Solarenergie für die Produktion zu nutzen.
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

hinterhältig
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, hinterhältige Taktiken zu verwenden, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.