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B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

essen
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Sie aßen gerade zu Abend, als das Telefon klingelte.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

insasse
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
Das Auto hatte drei Insassen zum Zeitpunkt des Unfalls.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ichthyisch
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers hatte eine ichthyische Qualität.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

Pudding
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Schokoladenpudding zum Nachtisch.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

verfallen
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Sie leben in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

Bestechung
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde dabei erwischt, wie er von der Baufirma ein Bestechungsgeld annahm.
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

Begeisterung; Energie und Aufregung; die äußere Schale einer Zitrusfrucht
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
Sie ging mit großer Begeisterung an den neuen Job.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

Denkmal
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Tausende versammeln sich am Nationaldenkmal.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

dürftig
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Er konnte kaum von seinem dürftigen Gehalt überleben.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

Verzicht
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Sein Verzicht auf weltliche Vergnügungen beeindruckte die Mönche.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

Mondstrahl
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Ein Mondstrahl erleuchtete die stille Lichtung im Wald.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Er ist der Schöpfer vieler erfolgreicher Startups.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

Sinuosität
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
Die Sinuosität des Flusses machte die Navigation herausfordernd.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

verunsichern
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
Die plötzliche Änderung der Pläne hat das Team verunsichert.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

schmal; eng; begrenzt
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
Die schmale Straße war kaum breit genug für zwei Autos.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

Kapillare
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
Sauerstoff gelangt durch Kapillaren vom Blut in das Gewebe.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

aufsteigende Neigung
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Die Wanderer kämpften, als sie die steile aufsteigende Neigung erklommen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

süßkartoffel
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
Geröstete Süßkartoffeln sind eine gesunde und leckere Beilage.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

positiver Elektrode
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
Die positive Elektrode der Batterie war nach längerer Nutzung korrodiert.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

Präsenz
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Seine Präsenz in der Besprechung ließ alle sich wohl fühlen.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

Reorganisation
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
Das Unternehmen durchlief eine Reorganisation, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

Schulden
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Hohe Schulden können zu einer Finanzkrise führen.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

breit lächeln, oft mit sichtbaren Zähnen
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Sie grinste fröhlich bei den guten Nachrichten.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

vermeint
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
Der vermeintliche Dieb wurde von der Polizei gefangen.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

wieder aufkommen
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
Das Interesse an traditionellen Handwerken hat begonnen, wieder aufzukommen.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

einatmen
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Nehmen Sie einen tiefen Atemzug und atmen Sie langsam ein.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

hartnäckig
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Sie hatte Erfolg durch ihre hartnäckige Entschlossenheit.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

gesprenkelt
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Die Blätter waren mit gelben und braunen Flecken übersät.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regelmäßig
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Sie trainiert regelmäßig, um gesund zu bleiben.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

Chronometer
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
Der Seemann verließ sich auf das Chronometer, um seine Position auf See zu bestimmen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

meisterschaft
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
Die Meisterschaft wird nächsten Monat stattfinden.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

nützlich; praktisch
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
Dieses Werkzeug ist sehr nützlich, um Probleme zu lösen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

gegensätzliche Dinge
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
Freiheit und Sklaverei sind in jeder Hinsicht Gegensätze.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

bewusst
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Sie war nach der Operation völlig bewusst.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Das U-Boot feuerte einen Torpedo auf das feindliche Schiff.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

eine kleine Süßwasserschildkröte
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Die Terrapin kroch langsam in den Teich.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

Kranz; Blumenkranz;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Die Braut trug einen schönen Blumenkranz während der traditionellen Zeremonie.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

krönen
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Der König wurde in einer großen Zeremonie gekrönt.
B1 noun /kənˈsʌltənt/

consultant

Berater
Meaning
A professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Example
The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Berater eingestellt, um seine Marketingstrategie zu verbessern.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjektiv
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Schönheit wird oft als ein subjektives Konzept betrachtet.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
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.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

sprechen
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Lass uns über deine zukünftigen Pläne sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

sich unregelmäßig bewegen
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Die Kinder fingen an, hinter dem langen Marsch zurückzufallen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

behebbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
Der Fehler war ernst, aber immer noch behebbbar.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegant
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Er sah sehr elegant aus in seinem neuen Anzug.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

Nutzer
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
Er ist ein häufiger Nutzer dieser App.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

Übelkeit
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Die Bewegung des Bootes verursachte schwere Übelkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

verehrt
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Der verehrte Professor wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

nachlässig oder faul
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Seine nachlässige Haltung gegenüber der Arbeit ärgerte seinen Chef.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

Vagabund; Landstreicher
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der alte Vagabund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

Glück
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistiv
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Das Material hat resistive Eigenschaften, die den Stromfluss verlangsamen.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

auf halbem Weg; in der Mitte
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Das Projekt ist auf halbem Weg zur Fertigstellung.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

Biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
Biologie erklärt, wie Pflanzen und Tiere funktionieren.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

geschichte
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
Sie erzählte eine faszinierende Geschichte über ihre Reisen.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

Massaker
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Die Armee massakrierte die unschuldigen Zivilisten.
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

einfach
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Ihre Erklärung war einfach und klar.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

Feindseligkeit; Antipathie
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Es gab eine klare Feindseligkeit zwischen den beiden rivalisierenden Teams.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

Ratsmitglied
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
Das Ratsmitglied veranstaltete eine öffentliche Sitzung, um lokale Themen zu besprechen.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

mit einem Grab in Verbindung, düster
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine sepulkrale Stille.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

Teig
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Sie knetete den Teig zehn Minuten lang, bevor sie ihn buk.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

launisch
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
Der Aktienmarkt kann launisch sein, dramatisch ohne Vorwarnung schwanken.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

Kraft
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
Die starke Kernkraft bindet die Teilchen.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

Predigt
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Der Pastor hielt eine bewegende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

im Einklang
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Der Chor sang im Einklang.