network
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

Netzwerk
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Sie baute ein starkes berufliches Netzwerk auf.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

winzig
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
Der Fehler war so winzig, dass niemand ihn bemerkte.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

Agronom
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
Der Agronom hat neue Methoden vorgeschlagen, um den Reis-Ertrag zu steigern.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

biologisch
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Ökologischer Landbau verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
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 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

Schande; Unwürdigkeit; Peinlichkeit
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Seine Festnahme brachte Schande über seine ganze Familie und seinen Ruf.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

Roman / neu
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende damit, einen historischen Roman zu lesen.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

Marktplatz
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
Der Marktplatz der Stadt ist freitags morgens immer überfüllt.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

wütend; aufgebracht; zornig;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Sie war wütend, als sie den Fehler entdeckte.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

Verfall
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
Das einst große Imperium fiel in den Verfall.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

selbstevident, offensichtlich wahr ohne Beweis
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es ist selbstverständlicher, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

Gespenst / Angst
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Die Bedrohung durch Inflation wurde zu einem politischen Bugaboo.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

zensieren, stark kritisieren
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
Der Ausschuss hat den Politiker wegen seines Fehlverhaltens zensiert.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

vorübergehend vom Hauptthema abweichen
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
Der Professor begann, vom Hauptthema der Vorlesung abzuweichen.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

berechnen/anklagen
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
Der Laden verlangt einen Aufpreis für die Lieferung nach Hause.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

kohäreren
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Die Ideen in seinem Aufsatz kohieren gut.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

Granatwerfer
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
Der Grenadier stand stolz an der Spitze des Regiments.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

Schmerz; körperliches Leiden oder emotionale Not
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Der Patient fühlte starke Schmerzen in seinem Rücken.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

Diplomat
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Der Diplomat hat die Verhandlungen mit viel Takt geführt.
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

Reue
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Er fühlte tiefes Bedauern für seine Taten.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenar
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Der Ausschuss hielt eine plenare Sitzung ab, um alle wichtigen Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

Loblied
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
Der Artikel war ein Loblied auf die Schönheit der Natur.
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

schön; attraktiv; bezaubernd;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
Sie hat eine schöne Stimme, die jeden fesselt.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternität
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
Das Krankenhaus verfügt über eine ausgezeichnete Entbindungsstation für neue Mütter.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

halluzinieren
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
Nach der Einnahme des Medikaments begann er, seltsame Formen zu halluzinieren.
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

Veränderung
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
Das Wetter ändert sich schnell.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

widerlegen
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die falschen Anschuldigungen mit starken Beweisen.
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

Glück
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

verdreifachen
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
Das Unternehmen hat seinen Gewinn in nur einem Jahr verdreifacht.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

einkommen
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Sein monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um seine Familie zu unterstützen.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

dunkel
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Die Bedeutung des Gedichts war für die meisten Leser unklar.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Abendessen begann.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

Doppelmoral
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Ihre Doppelmoral wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

laut; unordentlich; störend
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Die lauten Kinder machten zu viel Lärm.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

einritzen
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Sie haben ihren Namen auf dem Pokal eingraviert.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

rückwirkend
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
Das neue Gesetz wurde rückwirkend erlassen, um vergangene Fälle abzudecken.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

Vermächtnis
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Seine Beiträge hinterließen ein bleibendes Vermächtnis in der Industrie.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

taktisch
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
Taktisches Denken ist entscheidend in Geschäftsverhandlungen.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

mit Runen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
Der alte Stein hatte seltsame runische Schnitzereien darauf.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

Kollektivismus
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
Der Kollektivismus hebt die Bedeutung der Gruppe über individuelle Interessen hervor.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

Probiotika
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Probiotika verbessern die Verdauung und fördern die Darmgesundheit.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

Nachtisch
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen Eis zum Nachtisch.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

verspotten / in Einklang sein
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
Seine Handlungen stimmten nicht mit seinen Worten überein.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

Vintage / klassisch
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Sie trug ein Vintage-Kleid aus den 1950er Jahren.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

Augenbraue
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Sie zog ihre Augenbraue in Überraschung hoch.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

Orangeflossen-Labeo
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
Der Orangeflossen-Labeo ist ein wichtiger Speisefisch in Bangladesch.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

Rinderfarm
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Sie besitzen eine riesige Rinderfarm in Texas.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

Schiene
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Der Arzt legte eine Schiene an, um den gebrochenen Arm des Patienten zu stabilisieren.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

Formalität
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
Die Unterzeichnung des Vertrags war nur eine Formalität; der Deal war bereits vereinbart.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

Panikstampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Das laute Geräusch verursachte eine Stampede in der Menge.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Er wurde von den Literaturkritikern als Poetaster verspottet.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Hinrichtungswagen
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Die Gefangenen wurden in einem hölzernen Hinrichtungswagen zum Platz getragen.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fabrik
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Er arbeitet in einer Schuhfabrik.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

währung
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Dual-Währungssysteme wurden vorgeschlagen.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

fehlerhaft, inkorrekt
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Seine Annahmen waren völlig fehlerhaft.
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

bitten
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
Er bat den Richter um Gnade.
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.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
Die Kreuzung der Main Street und der 5th Avenue ist immer befahren.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

verschwören
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Die beiden Firmen verschworen sich, um die Preise auf dem Markt festzulegen.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominenz
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Ihre Arbeit erlangte nach dem Preis Prominenz.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

Fülle
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
Der Garten bot im Frühling eine Fülle von Blumen an.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Eden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

verringern
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt ist über die Jahre gesunken.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

verachtenswert
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Seine verachtenswerten Taten schockierten die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

die Wahrheit, Gültigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit einer Aussage oder Absicht bestreiten
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Glaubwürdigkeit des Zeugen anzufechten.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

begeistert
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Die Entdecker waren begeistert von der Reise.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

Störung
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
Die Ankündigung verursachte eine Störung auf den Finanzmärkten.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

Sternbild
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orion ist eines der bekanntesten Sternbilder.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

müde; erschöpft
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Sie fühlte sich erschöpft, nachdem sie zwölf Stunden am Stück gearbeitet hatte.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
Die Bibliothek stellt einen Online-Katalog aller verfügbaren Bücher zur Verfügung.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

undehnbar
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Dieses Seil ist aus einem undehnbaren Material gemacht.