C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.

A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

Tür

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie den Raum verlassen.

B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher

Meaning

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

Example

The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.

Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

weit hergeholt

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

Seine Erklärung für die Verspätung war ein wenig weit hergeholt.

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

stabilisieren

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Wirtschaft zu stabilisieren.

C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

Modifikationen

Meaning

The action of making partial or minor changes to something.

Example

DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.

DNA-Modifikationen ermöglichen verbesserte Merkmale in Nutzpflanzen.

A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

Stadtzentrum

Meaning

the central part of a city

Example

They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag mit Einkäufen im Stadtzentrum.

B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

roh; nicht verarbeitet; im natürlichen Zustand; unerfahren

Meaning

uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced

Example

The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.

Der Koch bevorzugt es, rohe Gemüse in seinen Salaten zu verwenden.

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

Proliferation

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

Die Proliferation von Malware ist eine wachsende Sorge.

B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

langweilig; monoton; fade; stumpf; dumm;

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious

Example

The lecture was very dull and boring.

Der Vortrag war sehr langweilig und langweilig.

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

betrübt

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

Er sprach nach dem Verlust in einem betrübten Ton.

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

Freimaurer Mitglied

Meaning

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

Example

His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.

Sein Großvater war ein respektierter Freimaurer in der Gemeinschaft.

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

Omen

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

Die dunklen Wolken wurden als Omen für einen herannahenden Sturm gedeutet.

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.

C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

Example

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.

A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

Meaning

Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.

Example

Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause

Meaning

continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping

Example

The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.

Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.

C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

aufrufen

Meaning

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

Example

The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.

Der Zeuge wurde angehalten, vor Gericht die Wahrheit zu sagen.

B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

Mörder

Meaning

A person or thing that kills.

Example

The police caught the killer last night.

Die Polizei hat den Mörder letzte Nacht gefasst.

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.

C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

unnötige Diskussion / Aufregung

Meaning

prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk

Example

After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.

Nach viel unnötiger Diskussion stimmten sie schließlich dem Plan zu.

C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen

Meaning

to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully

Example

The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.

Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.

C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst

Meaning

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

Example

Grammar has always been his bete noire.

Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

entweder

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

Du kannst mich heute Abend anrufen oder mir eine E-Mail schicken.

B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur

Meaning

a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string

Example

She tied the package with a string.

Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.

B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

wählen

Meaning

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

Example

Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.

Viele Studenten entscheiden sich, im Ausland zu studieren, um bessere Möglichkeiten zu haben.

C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

Universalität, Aufgeschlossenheit

Meaning

Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.

Example

Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.

Ihre Katholizität der Interessen macht sie zu einer faszinierenden Person.

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

Agent

Meaning

A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.

Example

The real estate agent showed us several houses.

Der Immobilienmakler zeigte uns mehrere Häuser.

C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

Kahlheit

Meaning

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

Example

The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

Die Kahlheit des Zimmers ließ es kalt und unfreundlich wirken.

C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

Example

The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.

Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

Geduld

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

Geduld ist entscheidend, wenn man große Ziele verfolgt.

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

lärm

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

Der Lärm von der Baustelle war sehr störend.

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

quälen

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

Viele Menschen sind von saisonalen Allergien betroffen.

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

Aufsatz

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

Sie schrieb einen Aufsatz über den Klimawandel.

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.

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.

A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts

Meaning

toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction

Example

The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.

Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.

C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

im Zusammenhang mit einem Bistum

Meaning

relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church

Example

The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.

Der Diözesanrat traf sich, um die Kirchenangelegenheiten zu besprechen.

A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen

Meaning

belonging to them; that which is theirs

Example

This book is theirs, not ours.

Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

fröhlich

Meaning

Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.

Example

He walked into the room with a jaunty step.

Er ging mit einem fröhlichen Schritt in den Raum.

C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel

Meaning

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

Example

The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.

Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.

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 /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel

Meaning

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

Example

The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.

Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

kleine Insel

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

Sie verbrachten ihre Hochzeitsreise auf einer wunderschönen tropischen Insel.

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

Henker

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

Der Henker bereitete den Galgen für den verurteilten Gefangenen vor.

C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstinent

Meaning

not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation

Example

She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.

Sie führte ein abstinentes Leben und mied alle Luxusgüter.

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

Ananas

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

Sie fügte frische Ananas zum Obstsalat hinzu.

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

Kardiologe

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

Sie hat einen Termin bei einem Kardiologen wegen ihrer Brustschmerzen vereinbart.

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

Anstand

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Sie hatte den Anstand, sich sofort für ihren Fehler zu entschuldigen.

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

Fundament

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

Das Fundament des Gebäudes wurde mit starken Materialien gelegt.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

U-Boot

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

Das U-Boot tauchte tief in den Ozean, um der Entdeckung zu entgehen.

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.

C2 adjective /roʊn/

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig

Meaning

Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.

Example

The jacket is impervious to rain.

Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

bewusstsein

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

Meditation hilft, das Bewusstsein und die Klarheit des Denkens zu verbessern.

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

zuverlässig

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

Zuverlässige Systeme gewährleisten Effizienz.

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.

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.

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamerikanisch

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

Sie ist stolz auf ihr afroamerikanisches Erbe.

C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

Exzentrizität

Meaning

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

Example

His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.

Seine Exzentrizität machte ihn sowohl bewundert als auch missverstanden.

C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian

Meaning

a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks

Example

The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.

Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

reich, üppig und luxuriös, besonders in Bezug auf Vegetation

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

Das Tal war mit üppigen grünen Feldern gefüllt.

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

schnelles Wachstum oder Expansion mit einer zunehmenden Rate

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

Die Technologie entwickelt sich in einem exponentiellen Tempo.

C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being open to bribery or corruption

Example

The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.

Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Schwefel

Meaning

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Example

The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.

Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel, um die Gemeinde zu warnen.

C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

Glück

Meaning

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.

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

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

Flüchtiger

Meaning

a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest

Example

The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.

Die Polizei startete eine Großfahndung, um den Flüchtigen zu fassen, der aus dem Gefängnis entkommen war.

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.

C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutieren

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

Das Virus kann sich in einen gefährlicheren Stamm mutieren.

C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

aufputzen

Meaning

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way

Example

She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.

Sie war mit billigen Schmuck aufputzen.

A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

Filmschauspieler

Meaning

A person who performs roles in movies or films.

Example

The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.

Der Filmschauspieler erhielt breite Anerkennung für seine Leistung.

C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

im Müll nach etwas suchen

Meaning

to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items

Example

The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.

Die Kinder durchsuchten den Müll nach Essen.

C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

Abweichung

Meaning

Differences between things that should be the same

Example

Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.

Abweichungen in den Vorschriften verzögern den Fortschritt.

C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

Münzen

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example

The transaction was made in specie.

Die Transaktion wurde mit Münzen durchgeführt.

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

Auswirkung

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

Die wirtschaftliche Krise hatte schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf den globalen Handel.

B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

Plural

Meaning

denoting more than one person or thing

Example

The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.

Das Wort 'Katzen' ist der Plural von 'Katze'.

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

einschreiben

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

Sie beschloss, sich für einen Sprachkurs einzuschreiben, um ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.

A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

deutsch

Meaning

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Example

She is learning German to study abroad.

Sie lernt Deutsch, um im Ausland zu studieren.

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

becher

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

Sie trank Tee aus ihrer Lieblings-Tasse aus Keramik.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

unvergleichlich

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

Ihre Schönheit wurde in der Region als unvergleichlich angesehen.

C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.

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.

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

synthetisieren, kombinieren, kohärent darstellen

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

Er ist hervorragend darin, Ideen aus verschiedenen Quellen zu synthetisieren.

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

Interjektion

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

Wörter wie 'wow' und 'au' sind häufige Interjektionen im Englischen.

C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

Mangel / Knappheit

Meaning

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities

Example

The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.

Das Projekt wurde aufgrund von Mangel an Mitteln verzögert.

B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

ein plötzlicher lauter Knall; ein harter Schlag oder Aufprall

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

Die Tür fiel mit einem lauten Knall ins Schloss, der alle aufweckte.

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

täuschen

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

Der Betrüger hat viele Menschen mit falschen Versprechungen getäuscht.

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.