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B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

außerdem
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
Der Job ist herausfordernd; außerdem erfordert er ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

datteln
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
Datteln werden häufig während des Ramadan gegessen, um das Fasten zu brechen.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

ein einjähriges Tier, besonders ein Pferd
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
Der Bauer verkaufte das Yearling auf dem Viehmarkt.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

Verbesserungen
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Kontinuierliche Verbesserungen steigern die Produktivität.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

widersetzen
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Die Demonstranten widersetzten sich weiterhin dem Regierungsbann auf öffentliche Versammlungen.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

Militär
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
Das Militär wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

Anfänger
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Als ein Anfängerfahrer war sie sehr vorsichtig auf der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

Anstifter
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als den Anstifter der Gewalt.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

ausscheiden
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Menschen scheiden Kohlendioxid durch Atmung aus.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genetisch
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Genetische Merkmale beeinflussen körperliche Eigenschaften.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigios
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
Das Team leistete prodigiose Anstrengungen, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Held
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton wird durch sein Opfer zum ultimativen Helden.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

wandern / Erhöhung
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Wir haben beschlossen, dieses Wochenende in den Hügeln zu wandern.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

lötverbindung
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Der Mechaniker lötete das kaputte Rohr, um das Leck zu beheben.
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

zögern
Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
Er zögerte stundenlang, bevor er ein Restaurant auswählte.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

Markenzeichen
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
Ehrlichkeit ist das Markenzeichen eines guten Führers.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

Dichter
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Der Dichter schrieb über Liebe und Natur.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

niemand
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Niemand kam zur Party.
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

sturmt
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Sie hatten eine stürmische Beziehung voller Höhen und Tiefen.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Ein guter Redner bewahrt seine Haltung unter Druck.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

Fragment; Stück;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Archäologen fanden Fragmente von antiker Keramik, die im Boden vergraben waren.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

Pointe finale
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Alle lachten laut über den Pointe finale seines Witzes.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderieren
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Sie moderierte die hitzige Debatte zwischen den Kandidaten.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

Lieferung; Entbindung
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
Die Lieferung des Pakets verzögerte sich aufgrund schlechter Wetterbedingungen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

frech
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Das Kind gab eine freche Antwort an seinen Lehrer.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Die Wände des Grabes waren mit ägyptischen Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

nächster
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Er ist mein nächster Freund.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

auffordern
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, sich für die Prüfungen anzustrengen.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

habgierig
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
Der habgierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete auf unfaire Weise.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

schwierig; listig; täuschend
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Dieses Mathematikproblem ist ziemlich schwierig zu lösen.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

Emission
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Autohersteller reduzieren die Kohlenstoffemissionen.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

Verschwender, Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Der junge Mann wurde von seiner Familie als ein Verschwender abgetan.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

missbrauch
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
Die missbräuchliche Verwendung von sozialen Medienprofilen kann Beziehungen schädigen.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

ziehen
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Die Arbeiter zogen die Kisten in den Lastwagen.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

stolpern / aufwickeln
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Er stolperte nach hinten, nachdem er geschlagen wurde.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

kündigen
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
Der Vermieter entschied sich, die Mieter wegen Nichtzahlung der Miete zu kündigen.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

Handschuh / Herausforderung
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
Der Ritter warf seinen Handschuh als Zeichen der Herausforderung.
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

Abhandlung
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
Er schrieb ein Abhandlung über die moderne Wirtschaftstheorie.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

Eintauchen
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
Das Eintauchen in VR-Spiele lässt die Benutzer das Gefühl haben, als wären sie in der virtuellen Welt.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
Der hartnäckige Anwalt weigerte sich, den Fall aufzugeben.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lasterhaft
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Die lasterhaften Bemerkungen machten alle unbehaglich.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
Unbewegliche Barrieren verhindern Veränderungen.
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?
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Datum/Verabredung
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Sie beschlossen, sich am Datum ihres Geburtstags zu treffen.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

Intimität; Nähe
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
Das Paar schätzte die emotionale Intimität, die sie teilten, mehr als materiellen Besitz.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

Epigramm
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Oscar Wilde war berühmt für seine scharfsinnigen Epigramme.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

Soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Der Soldat marschierte stolz mit seiner Einheit.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

junge Frau, die ihre erste formelle Erscheinung in der Gesellschaft hat
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
Die Debütantin trug ein weißes Kleid auf dem Ball.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

Frist; Abgabedatum;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
Die Frist für die Einreichung des Projekts ist nächsten Freitag.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

Kostüm
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Kostüm zur Halloween-Party.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

entfremden
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Seine ständige Kritik begann, ihn von seinen Freunden zu entfremden.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

mit Blut verbunden
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Der Chirurg untersuchte die sanguinische Entladung aus der Wunde.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

schließen
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

herzlich; aufrichtig; freundlich
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
Sie gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang an der Haustür.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

zwei verschiedene Dinge nebeneinander stellen
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
Der Künstler stellte traditionelle und moderne Elemente in seinem Gemälde nebeneinander.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

vorausahnen
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken sagen einen kommenden Sturm voraus.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antisklaverei
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Die antisklaverei Bewegung gewann im 19. Jahrhundert an Fahrt.
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

eigenartig und individuell
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
Sein idiosynkratisches Verhalten unterschied ihn von seinen Kollegen.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demonstrieren
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Sie zeigte ihr Interesse an dem Projekt durch aktive Teilnahme.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

Kornische
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Die elegante Kornische fügte dem Wohnzimmer einen klassischen Akzent hinzu.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

Nahrung
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
Reis ist ein gängiges Nahrungsmittel in Asien.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Abtretender
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Der Abtretende muss den Vertrag unterschreiben, bevor er das Eigentum übernimmt.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

Nachtjasmin
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
Der Nachtjasminbaum blüht nur nach Sonnenuntergang mit seinen kleinen weißen Blumen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

Strickpullover
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Er trug einen warmen Strickpullover während des kalten Winterabends.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

park
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Die Kinder spielten im Park.
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

entscheiden
Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
Sie entschied sich, nach dem Abschluss im Ausland zu studieren.
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 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

Fülle
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
Die Fülle an Gemüse im Winter ist bemerkenswert.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

Überhang
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
Das Überhängen des Dachs bietet im Sommer Schatten.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

Jahrtausend
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
Das Jahr 2000 wurde als Beginn eines neuen Jahrtausends gefeiert.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
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 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Scharmützel
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Scharmützel nahe der Grenze.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.