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B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

Spaced Repetition
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Spaced Repetition hilft, langfristige Gedächtnisretention zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

Muster / Design
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
Das Kleid hatte ein schönes florales Muster.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

schlagen
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Unser Team wird ihres im letzten Spiel schlagen.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Maneirismus
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Sein ständiges Räuspern war zu einer lästigen Manier geworden.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

sehr heiß und trocken; voller starker Emotionen oder Leidenschaft
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
Die Wüstenglut war tagsüber sehr heiß.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

vollständiger Verkehrsstau oder Stillstand
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Ein großer Unfall verursachte einen Stau im Stadtzentrum.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardieren
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Die Reporter bombardierten den Minister mit schwierigen Fragen.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

Opiumhaltiges Arzneimittel
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Früher verschrieben Ärzte Paregoric zur Behandlung von Durchfall bei Kindern.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

koreanisch
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Wir gingen in ein koreanisches Restaurant zum Abendessen.
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

zeigt an
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
Der steigende Trend zeigt einen dringenden Handlungsbedarf an.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

Selbstgenuss
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Sein Wochenende des Selbstgenusses beinhaltete das Essen von Süßigkeiten und das Ansehen von Filmen ohne Unterbrechung.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

gewissenlos
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Gewissenlose Gleichaltrige können Jugendliche zu Straftaten verleiten.
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 ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilität
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
Die Steigerung des Verkaufs und die Senkung der Kosten erhöhten die Rentabilität.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

Wahrheit
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
Die Wahrheit seiner Aussage wurde durch Beweise bestätigt.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

unbedacht
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Seine unbedachte Bemerkung verletzte ihre Gefühle.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Sie ist eine ruhige, schüchterne Frau, die Aufmerksamkeit vermeidet.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

pflegen
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Sie pflegte ihre kranke Mutter, bis sie wieder gesund wurde.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

Aktionen
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Es sind sofortige Aktionen für die Kontrolle der Umweltverschmutzung erforderlich.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Die Welt bewegt sich hin zu einer digitalen Wirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

Ruhm
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
Der junge Schauspieler erlangte mit seinem letzten Film internationalen Ruhm.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

kuchen
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Meine Großmutter macht den besten Apfelkuchen in der Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

Mikrowelle
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Sie erhitzte das übrig gebliebene Pizza im Mikrowellenofen für zwei Minuten.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

verabscheuen
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
Die Gemeinschaft verabscheute den korrupten Politiker.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

abschreckendes Mittel
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Ein strenges Gesetz dient als abschreckendes Mittel gegen Verbrechen.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

Glück
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

pathologisch, krankhaft
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
Er hat eine pathologische Angst vor Misserfolg.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

einstellen
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

Umfeld
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Sie wuchs in einem künstlerischen Umfeld auf.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

einpflanzen
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Eltern sollten ihren Kindern gute Werte einpflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fest; eng
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Halte das Seil fest, damit du nicht fällst.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

Dämmerung
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Wir gingen zusammen im ruhigen Dämmerlicht nach Hause.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

unversehrt
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Der alte Tempel blieb über Jahrhunderte unversehrt.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

beseitigen
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Die Regierung startete ein Programm, um die Korruption aus den öffentlichen Büros zu entfernen.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

übertragen
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
Die Machtübertragung war notwendig.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

Debatten
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
Debatten über die Regierungsführung dauerten die gesamte Sitzung.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

Intemperanz
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
Seine Intemperanz beim Trinken ruinierte seine Gesundheit.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

Zweig der Armee, Gruppe
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Er trat dem Armeekorps nach seinem Abschluss bei.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

intuitiv
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
Die Software hat ein intuitives Design, das die Nutzung einfach macht.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

mutig; furchtlos; zeigt Mut im Angesicht der Gefahr
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

Quarantäne
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Die Reisenden wurden für zwei Wochen in Quarantäne gestellt.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

milde / gütig
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Die Gefangenen hofften auf einen milden Richter.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

Opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
Die Opposition gegen das neue Gesetz war stark.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

übereinstimmen
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Die Farben ihres Kleides passen perfekt zu ihren Schuhen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

Insolvenz
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Das Unternehmen erklärte Insolvenz nach monatelangen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

Totenglocke
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Das Läuten der Totenglocke der Kirche hallte bei Dämmerung durch das Tal.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Der Priester führte die heilige Salbung mit Ernsthaftigkeit durch.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Königlicher Bengaltiger
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
Der Königliche Bengaltiger ist eine ikonische Art der Sundarbans.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

voreingenommen
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Der Richter wurde beschuldigt, voreingenommen gegen den Angeklagten zu sein.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyn
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Die Modenschau zeigte Modelle mit einem androgynen Look.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

Vigilanz
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Ständige Vigilanz ist in der Cybersicherheit erforderlich.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

Gesicht, Ausdruck; Unterstützung
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Ihr fröhliches Gesicht erhellte den Raum.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

dekodieren
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
Die Software kann die versteckte Nachricht in wenigen Sekunden dekodieren.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

Ineffizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
Regierungsineffizienz führt zu langsamer Projektfertigstellung.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

reichlich
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Sie wurde großzügig für ihre harte Arbeit belohnt.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

Umschlag
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Sie versiegelte den Brief in einem Umschlag und schickte ihn ab.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

Zurechtweisung, Tadel
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Seine unachtsamen Worte zogen eine scharfe Zurechtweisung seiner Mutter nach sich.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

entlarven
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
Die Untersuchung half, den wahren Täter zu entlarven.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

Burleske
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Das Stück war eine clevere Burleske der traditionellen Oper.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

belasten
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
Die neuen Beweise könnten den Verdächtigen im Raubüberfallfall belasten.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

albtraumhafte Last
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
Die Schulden wurden zu einer albtraumhaften Last, die schwer auf der Familie lastete.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasiv
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Verfahren minimal invasiv war.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

Inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
In der Poesie wird die Inversion oft verwendet, um Nachdruck zu verleihen.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

photosynthetische Effizienz
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Die Verbesserung der photosynthetischen Effizienz kann die Ernteerträge steigern.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetieren
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Er verbrachte seinen Urlaub damit, auf der Couch vor dem Fernseher zu vegetieren.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

Kontrolle
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Angemessene Kontrollmaßnahmen sind erforderlich.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

engstirnig
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Seine engstirnige Haltung hinderte ihn daran, das Gesamtbild zu sehen.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

Klima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Er reiste während des Winters in wärmeres Klima.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

immateriell
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
Vertrauen ist eine immaterielle Eigenschaft in Beziehungen.