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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.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

steigern
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Produktion in diesem Jahr zu steigern.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Er zeigte unerschütterliche Hingabe an sein Ziel.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

theorisieren
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Wissenschaftler theorisieren oft über die Ursprünge des Universums.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

Götzenverehrung
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
Der Priester verurteilte die im Dorf praktizierte Götzenverehrung.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

Vorschiffskammer
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Die Seeleute lagerten zusätzliche Seile in der Vorschiffskammer.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

geburt; ursprung; anfang;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
Die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes war ein freudiger Moment.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

wünschen
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Ich wünschte, ich könnte wie ein Vogel fliegen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

zulässig
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Der Richter entschied, dass das Dokument als Beweismittel zulässig war.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

angeblich
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Dies ist die angebliche Lösung für das Problem.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

Angestellter
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
Der Angestellte half mir, das richtige Formular zu finden.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

genehmigen
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Politik morgen genehmigen.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

Wiegenlied
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Sie sang ihrem Baby jede Nacht ein Wiegenlied.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

Präfix, das abnormal, schlecht, schwierig oder defekt bedeutet
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Wörter wie 'Dysfunktion' und 'Dyslexie' verwenden das Präfix dis-, um Schwierigkeiten oder Beeinträchtigungen anzuzeigen.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

kauern
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
Die Katze kauerte sich nieder, bevor sie auf ihre Beute sprang.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

stumm; unfähig zu sprechen; ohne Ton
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Er blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

zornig
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
Der Kunde wurde zornig, nachdem er stundenlang gewartet hatte.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

zusammenleben
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Sie beschlossen, vor der Hochzeit zusammenzuleben.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

Kleiderhändler
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
Der Kleiderhändler der Stadt stellte elegante Anzüge in seinem Schaufenster aus.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatur
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Sie studierte englische Literatur an der Universität.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

tauchen
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Er beschloss, an einem heißen Tag in den Pool zu tauchen.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

übermäßig anständige Person
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Er wurde als prüde bezeichnet, weil er bei den Filmszenen errötete.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

gezeiten
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Flut, um ihre Boote zu starten.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

männlich
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Sein männlicher Mut beeindruckte alle im Dorf.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

Ignominie
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Er lebte den Rest seines Lebens in Ignominie nach dem Skandal.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

mutig
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann betrat mutig das brennende Gebäude.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

freiwillig
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Sie hat eine freiwillige Spende an die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation gemacht.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

Spielraum
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
Der Manager gab dem Team etwas Spielraum, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

Dekorative Kante / Rand
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
Das Festival hatte einen Rand kleiner unabhängiger Darbietungen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

Klangharmonie, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
Die Harmonie zwischen ihren Ideen machte das Projekt erfolgreich.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

Antagonismus
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Es gab einen klaren Antagonismus zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lecken
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
Die Katze leckte ihre Pfoten sauber.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

die Praxis, Dinge mit anderen zum gegenseitigen Nutzen auszutauschen
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Geschäftsbeziehungen gedeihen durch Gegenseitigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

breit; weit
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

Einlass
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Das Boot fuhr in einen engen Einlass entlang der Küste.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

Exzision
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
Die Exzision des infizierten Gewebes verhinderte weitere Komplikationen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
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.
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

Unvermeidbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
Die Unvermeidbarkeit des Wandels ist ein Teil des Lebens.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

Förderung
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
Die neue Politik wurde zur Förderung der sozialen Gerechtigkeit eingeführt.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

denken
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Ich denke, das ist eine gute Idee.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Relevanz
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
Die Relevanz der Information war für alle klar.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

Präzession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Astronomen untersuchen die Präzession der Äquinoktien.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

Strategien
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Effektive Strategien können die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels mildern.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

Kanaaniter
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Die Kanaaniter waren bekannt für ihre fortschrittlichen Handelsnetzwerke.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

Manipulation
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
Medienmanipulation beeinflusst die öffentliche Meinung.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

abwehren
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Er schaffte es, das Schwert des Gegners mit schnellen Reflexen abzuwehren.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

Brotlaib
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Sie kaufte ein frisches Brotlaib aus der Bäckerei.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

umsetzbar; praktikabel
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Wir brauchen eine praktikable Lösung, um dieses Problem schnell zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

amtszeit
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Während seiner Amtszeit als CEO expandierte das Unternehmen weltweit.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

hochmut
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Sein Hochmut machte es schwierig für andere, sich ihm zu nähern.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

extern
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
Das Unternehmen stellte externe Berater ein, um ihre Geschäftsstrategie zu überprüfen.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

quälen / Egge
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Die tragische Nachricht hat die ganze Familie gequält.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

sich niederlassen, verstecken
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Sie setzte sich gemütlich in einen Sessel neben dem Kamin.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

irideszierender Glanz
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Die Flügel des Schmetterlings schimmerten mit irideszierendem Glanz.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

Zustimmung / Lob
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
Der Plan erhielt die Zustimmung der Vorstandsmitglieder.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

großes Säugetier mit dickem Fell
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
Der Zoo hatte mehrere Pachydermen, darunter Elefanten und Nashörner.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

Menschlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
Freundlichkeit ist eine der größten Ausdrucksformen der Menschlichkeit.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

Haus
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
Sie haben ein neues Haus in der Stadt gekauft.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirisch
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Der satirische Cartoon verspottete die neue Regierungspolitik.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

pflichtbewusst
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Das pflichtbewusste Kind folgte immer den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

außerdem
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Außerdem ist er nett, neben seiner Intelligenz.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

beladen
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Die Verhandlungen waren beladen mit Spannung und Ungewissheit.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

Anreize
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Steueranreize werden verwendet, um Investitionen in erneuerbare Energien zu fördern.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

eine leichte Spur, ein Medikament, das durch Auflösen eines Medikaments in Alkohol hergestellt wird
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Es war eine leichte Spur von Traurigkeit in ihrem Lächeln.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

lebensraum
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Wissenschaftler stellen sich Habitate auf dem Mond vor.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

zum Dämmerung gehörend
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Fledermäuse sind dämmerungsaktive Tiere, die in der Dämmerung und im Morgengrauen am aktivsten sind.
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

Irrelevanz
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
Der Richter wies das Argument wegen seiner Irrelevanz für den Fall zurück.