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C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

Muskatnuss
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
Das Rezept verlangte einen Teelöffel gemahlene Muskatnuss, um die Creme zu würzen.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

Politische Bildung
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Politische Bildung hilft Schülern, ihre Bürgerpflichten zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

pharisäisch
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Sein pharisäisches Verhalten ließ die Menschen an seiner Aufrichtigkeit zweifeln.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

Transposition
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
Die Transposition von Ziffern führte zu einem Fehler in der Berechnung.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

Geschäftsmann
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
Der Geschäftsmann investierte massiv in neue Technologie.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

gespannt
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
Das Seil war zwischen den beiden Pfosten gespannt.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

Pädagogik
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Er studierte Pädagogik, um ein besserer Lehrer zu werden.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

anständig
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Er fand nach Monaten der Suche einen anständigen Job.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

Intellektuelle
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Die Intellektuellen protestierten gegen die Vorherrschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

das durch Feuchtigkeit in Flüssigkeit übergeht
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
Zucker ist nicht deliqueszent, aber Salz kann es sein.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

Syndikat
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Ein Syndikat von Investoren kaufte das strauchelnde Unternehmen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Der Führer wurde mit Weisheit und Mut ausgestattet.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

wahr; authentisch;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Es ist wahr, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

fälschen
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Er versuchte, die Dokumente zu fälschen, um Steuern zu vermeiden.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

verarbeitung
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
Datenverarbeitung findet auf dem Server statt.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Wandteppich
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
Das Museum zeigte einen alten Wandteppich aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

heiraten
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Sie beschlossen, in einer kleinen Zeremonie am Strand zu heiraten.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

Praktikant; Auszubildender
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
Der medizinische Praktikant arbeitete lange Stunden, um praktische Erfahrungen zu sammeln.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Er war zu geizig, um ein anständiges Trinkgeld zu hinterlassen.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

Unterwürfigkeit
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Seine Unterwürfigkeit gegenüber der Autorität ärgerte seine Kollegen.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

Vertreter
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Der Vertreter sprach kritische Themen an.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

auftreten
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
Der Unfall trat an der Kreuzung während der Stoßzeit auf.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

verwirren
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

nährstoffreich
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind oft nährstoffreicher als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

aufregen
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
Die Idee, ins Ausland zu reisen, macht sie aufgeregt.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

nicht anerkannt
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ihre Beiträge zum Projekt blieben unbeachtet.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

schuldig
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Sie fühlte sich schuldig, weil sie ihren Eltern gelogen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

zusammenfließend
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Die zusammenfließenden Bäche bildeten einen mächtigen Fluss.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

Brombeeren
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Wir haben frische Brombeeren aus dem Garten für unseren Kuchen gepflückt.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

begeistern
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
Die Achterbahnfahrt begeistert Abenteuerlustige.
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.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manövrieren
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Der Fahrer manövrierte das Auto geschickt durch die enge Straße.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

Stasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Zustand der Stasis ohne Fortschritt.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

Exegese
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
Der Professor gab eine detaillierte Exegese des biblischen Abschnitts.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Sie studierte Astrologie, um ihre Zukunft zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

Spender
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
Der Spender hat großzügig zum neuen Flügel des Krankenhauses beigetragen.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

dose
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
Ich habe eine Dose Suppe zum Mittagessen geöffnet.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

Regeln und Vorschriften
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Regeln und Vorschriften allein können Einstellungen nicht ändern.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interagieren
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Die Schüler interagieren während der Unterrichtsdiskussionen mit den Lehrern.
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 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

ungesund
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Sie zogen aus dem ungesunden Viertel für ihre Gesundheit heraus
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

bucht
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
Der Persische Golf ist eine wichtige Wasserstraße für den internationalen Versand und den Öltransport.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

heiß; warm; glühend;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Der Kaffee ist zu heiß, um ihn zu trinken.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brüsk
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Sie wies den Vorschlag brusk ab.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

Fluss
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt durch das Tal und geht in den Ozean.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

weise
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Es war weise von ihm, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

Zeitschrift
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Sie kaufte ein Modezeitschrift im Geschäft.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
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 /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

Entfremdung
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Die neuen Richtlinien schufen ein Gefühl der Entfremdung unter den Mitarbeitern.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

langsam und faul sprechen
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Er tendiert dazu, langsam zu sprechen, wenn er müde ist.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigressin
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
Die mächtige Tigressin jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

geschehen
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Es stellte sich heraus, dass er über sein Alter gelogen hatte.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

Küken
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
Das Muttervogel fütterte das hungrige Küken mit Würmern.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

reizstoff
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Staub ist ein häufiger Reizstoff für Menschen mit Allergien.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

Limette
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Füge eine Scheibe Limette zu deinem Getränk hinzu.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Mit den Prinzipien des Calvinismus erfüllen
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
Der Prediger versuchte, die Gemeinde mit strengen Lehren zu kalvinisieren.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

Phonologie
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Sie studiert Phonologie, um zu verstehen, wie Laute im Englischen funktionieren.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

brokatstoff
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein wunderschönes Brokatkleid zur Hochzeit.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Klaustrophobie
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Er meidet Aufzüge wegen seiner Klaustrophobie.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

sollte
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Du solltest für deine Prüfungen lernen.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

mühsam
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Das Schreiben des langen Berichts war eine mühsame Aufgabe.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

klage; trauriger langwieriger Vortrag; eine Liste von Unglücken
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Der Zeitungseditorial war ein Jeremiad über den Verfall moralischer Werte in der Gesellschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

übertrieben schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Die Dokumentation wurde für ihre übertrieben schmeichelhafte Darstellung des Führers kritisiert.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

versunken
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
Die Kinder hörten dem Geschichtenerzähler mit versunkener Aufmerksamkeit zu.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

grasbewachsen
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
Das grasbewachsene Feld erstreckte sich so weit, wie das Auge reichte.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

zuerst
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Zuerst müssen wir das Budgetproblem lösen, bevor wir fortfahren.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

ermüdend; langweilig und anstrengend
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Die ermüdende Reise dauerte zwölf Stunden.
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

Verachtung
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
Seine Ideen wurden vom Publikum mit Verachtung aufgenommen.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundan
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Philosophen diskutieren oft über ultramundane Realitäten jenseits der menschlichen Wahrnehmung.
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

desensibilisieren
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
Die ständige Exposition gegenüber Gewalt kann Menschen desensibilisieren.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

unheilig; sündig; profan
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
Die unheilige Allianz zwischen den beiden Unternehmen verursachte öffentlichen Aufruhr.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

Symptom
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom der Grippe.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

Glück
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytochemikalien
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Phytochemikalien im grünen Tee helfen, Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

feucht; nass
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Das feuchte Klima lässt es heißer erscheinen, als es tatsächlich ist.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

immersiv
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
Virtuelle Realität schafft eine immersive Lernumgebung.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosarot, optimistisch
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Sie blickte auf die Zukunft mit rosaroter Zuversicht.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

leuchtend
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
Das leuchtende Zifferblatt der Uhr war im Dunkeln sichtbar.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

Nachkommenschaft, Abkömmlinge, Erben
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Die Lehren des Philosophen haben viele Generationen der Nachkommenschaft beeinflusst.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isoliert
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Technologische Fortschritte führen oft dazu, dass Menschen isoliert werden.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Haferbrei
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schüssel Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

ungläubig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Er warf ihr einen ungläubigen Blick zu, als sie behauptete, fliegen zu können.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Oger
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Oger, der im dunklen Wald lebte.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

Husten
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Er hat starken Husten und blieb heute zu Hause.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

Gefangenschaft
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Nach Jahren der Gefangenschaft wurde der Gefangene schließlich freigelassen.