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C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

nachlässig
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
Der nachlässige Elternteil ließ das Kind stundenlang alleine.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

reiben bis es schmerzt
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Die rauen Schuhe rieben an seinen Fersen.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

ziellos; ohne Ziel
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Er wanderte ziellos durch die Stadt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Archiv
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
Die Bibliothek entschied sich, alle alten Manuskripte zu archivieren.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

Landei
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
Die Stadtbewohner lachten über die einfachen Wege des Landeis.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrem sauber und ordentlich; makellos
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
Das Haus war nach der Reinigung blitzsauber und ordentlich.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

kontaminiert; befleckt
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
Die Wasserversorgung wurde mit schädlichen Chemikalien kontaminiert.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

Sackgasse
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Sie kauften ein Haus am Ende einer ruhigen Sackgasse.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

Händler
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
Der Händler verkaufte Gewürze aus fernen Ländern.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

langer Pfeffer
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
Langer Pfeffer war in alten Zeiten wertvoller als schwarzer Pfeffer.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

Barbar; unzivilisiert;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Die alten Römer betrachteten alle, die außerhalb ihres Reiches waren, als Barbaren.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

aufenthaltsort; ort; position
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Niemand weiß, wo sich die vermisste Person aufhält.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

Schwankung
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebt häufige Schwankungen.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

listig / schlau
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein listiges Lächeln.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

unhaltbar
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
Der Politiker trat zurück, als seine Position unhaltbar wurde.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

brechen
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Das Seil brach unter dem Gewicht.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Glück
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

dumm; töricht; unklug
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Seine dummen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden verlegen gemacht.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

wichtige Person
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Mehrere ausländische Würdenträger nahmen am Staatsbankett teil.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

Wohltäter
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
Die Gemeinschaft lobte den Wohltäter für seine Wohltätigkeit.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

Formation
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
Die Formation des neuen Unternehmens dauerte mehrere Monate.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

inner
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Sie teilte ihre inneren Gedanken mit ihrer besten Freundin.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

gießen
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
Bitte gießen Sie das Wasser vorsichtig in das Glas.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

Masochist
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Er wurde ein Masochist genannt, weil er schwierige Herausforderungen genoss.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

Tippfehler
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Der Bericht war voller Tippfehler.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

dein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Dein Buch ist auf dem Tisch.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

Brüderlichkeit
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Die Soldaten teilten ein starkes Gefühl der Brüderlichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

von schlechter Natur
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Er machte eine Bemerkung von schlechter Natur über seinen Kollegen.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

Seher
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Der Seher sagte eine große Veränderung im Königreich voraus.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

Zusammenfluss
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
Der Zusammenfluss von Ideen aus verschiedenen Kulturen schuf eine reiche Diskussion.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

Marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Er trat der Marine bei, nachdem er das College abgeschlossen hatte.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

Glück
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

Herbst
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Die Bäume sehen im Herbst wunderschön aus, mit bunten Blättern, die fallen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

investor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
Der Investor finanzierte das Startup mit einer großen Geldsumme.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

aufspießen
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
Der Ritter wurde vom Speer des Feindes aufgespießt.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

Friseur; Friseurin
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Der Friseur gab mir vor der Hochzeit einen stylischen Haarschnitt.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
Das ständige Geräusch machte ihn wütend.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

Memorisierung
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
Die Memorierung wichtiger Informationen ist entscheidend für Prüfungen.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

spaßig
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Seine spaßige Art machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

verwirrt
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, nachdem sie die unerwartete Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

unheimlich
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
Sie hat eine unheimliche Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

Feuchtigkeit
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
Die Hautcreme hilft, Feuchtigkeit zu speichern.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

bedauerlich
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
Die bedauerliche Leistung des Teams enttäuschte ihre Fans.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

zart und hübsch
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Sie trug eine zarte Halskette aus Perlen.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

abschließend; entscheidend; eine Angelegenheit endgültig klärend
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
Die Beweise waren eindeutig und ließen keinen Raum für Zweifel.
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

Schutzmaßnahme
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Es wurden neue Schutzmaßnahmen implementiert, um Datenverletzungen zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

Verwendung
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
Das Wörterbuch erklärt die korrekte Verwendung von schwierigen Wörtern.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

Abendkleid
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Sie sah in ihrem Abendkleid bei der Abschlussfeier elegant aus.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Homogenität
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
Die kulturelle Homogenität des Dorfes ließ es einheitlich wirken.
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.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

Erinnerung
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Seine Erinnerung an Kindheitserinnerungen war lebendig.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

Theologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Sie verfolgt einen Abschluss in Theologie an der Universität.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
Der Anwalt las das Testament des verstorbenen Testators.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

unkartiert
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
Die Mission hatte zum Ziel, unkartierte Gebiete des Planeten zu erkunden.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

instabil
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Sie ist zu instabil, um lange bei einem Job zu bleiben.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

Überlegenheit
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Es gab eine Überlegenheit an Beweisen gegen den Angeklagten.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Russisch
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Sie studiert Russisch an der Universität.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

Nachbar
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mein Nachbar lieh mir Zucker, als ich keinen mehr hatte.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

umherflattern
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Schmetterlinge flatterten von Blüte zu Blüte.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

durcheinanderbringen
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
Bringe nicht alle Papiere in einem Stapel durcheinander.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

unterschreiben
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Bitte unterschreiben Sie den Vertrag unten auf der Seite.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Erde; Boden;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Die Astronauten konnten die Erde von ihrem Raumschiff aus im Orbit sehen.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

abgelegen
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf während ihrer Reise.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

bevorzugt
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es ist besser, den Zug zu nehmen, statt im dichten Verkehr zu fahren.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

Pomp, Pracht
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
Die Abschlusszeremonie war voller Pomp und Pracht.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

stoßstange
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Der Bauer feierte in diesem Jahr eine Ernte von Rekordgröße.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

Person in zerlumpter Kleidung
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Ein Tatterdemalion wanderte auf der Suche nach Essen durch die Straßen.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

besänftigen
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
Die Mutter versuchte, ihr weinendes Kind zu besänftigen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.