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C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

eingebildet
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Er trug ein eingebildetes Lächeln, nachdem er die Debatte gewonnen hatte.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

verzögern / verlangsamen
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Mangel an Mitteln kann die Entwicklung des Projekts verzögern.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

erwarten
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Ich erwarte, dass das Treffen um 9 Uhr beginnt.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

Backup
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie ein Backup Ihrer wichtigen Dateien haben.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

Autarkie, Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Einige Nationen streben nach Autarkie, um ihre Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

Entkleidung
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
Das Kind rannte nach dem Spielen im Schlamm schnell hinein zur Entkleidung.
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.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

mond
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Der volle Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

der charakteristische Geist einer Kultur, Ära oder Gemeinschaft
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
Das Ethos des Unternehmens basiert auf Innovation und Integrität.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

anpassen
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Er passte sich schnell an die neue Umgebung an.
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.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

niesen
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Ich musste während des Treffens niesen.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Neurologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
Sie ist auf Neurologie spezialisiert und behandelt Patienten mit Hirnerkrankungen.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

wiederholen
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
Der Lehrer wiederholte die Bedeutung von Ehrlichkeit.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

saugen
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Das Baby saugt an einem Schnuller.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

Experiment
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
Der Wissenschaftler führte ein Experiment zum Pflanzenwachstum durch.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

glücklich
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Sie hatte Glück, den Unfall ohne Verletzungen zu überstehen.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

beschmutzen
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Er versuchte, ihren guten Namen mit falschen Gerüchten zu beschmutzen.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

Weber
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Der geschickte Weber erschuf komplizierte Muster auf dem Seidenstoff.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

beachten
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Du solltest auf den Rat des Lehrers hören.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

Debakel
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
Das schlechte Management des Unternehmens führte zu einem finanziellen Debakel.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

Tonikum
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Ein Glas Limonade war das perfekte Tonikum an einem heißen Tag.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

günstiger Moment
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Sie kam zu einem günstigen Moment, um zu helfen.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

synchronisieren
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
Der Film wurde in mehrere Sprachen synchronisiert für die internationale Veröffentlichung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

abgetrennt, unbeteiligt
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Er lebte in einem abgetrennten Haus, weit weg von der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Desoxyribonukleinsäure
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Wissenschaftler extrahierten DNA aus den alten Knochen.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

Priorisierung
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Eine effektive Priorisierung stellt sicher, dass Ressourcen effizient genutzt werden.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

belästigen / missbrauchen
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
Der Kriminelle wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, ein Kind zu belästigen.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

nutzen
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Solarenergie für die Produktion zu nutzen.
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

geplagt
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
Die Menschen sind von Angst und Depression geplagt.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

mit Eis oder Gletschern verbunden
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Die Berge waren mit Gletschereis bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

Makrele
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Makrele ist reich an Omega-3-Fettsäuren.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

Übertreibung
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Seine Geschichte über den Fisch, den er gefangen hat, war eindeutig eine Übertreibung.
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

Mathematik
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
Sie ist sehr gut in Mathematik.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

Fokusverfolgung
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Richtige Fokusverfolgung steigert die Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

pokal
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Sie zeigte stolz den Pokal, den sie im Wettbewerb gewonnen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
Sie hatte einen unaufhaltsamen Drang zu lachen während der Zeremonie.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

benachbart
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Sie besuchten ein benachbartes Dorf für das Festival.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

Träger; Inhaber eines Dokuments
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
Der Träger dieser Nachricht muss sie schnell überbringen.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

sehr; extrem; äußerst
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Sie ist sehr intelligent und arbeitet sehr hart.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

Expatriierter
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Viele Expatriierte versammeln sich in der internationalen Gemeinschaft der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

veränderbar; unbeständig
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
Das Wetter ist im Frühling sehr wechselhaft.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jovial
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Die spöttischen Bemerkungen des Professors hielten die Klasse unterhalten.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Ihre unaufhörlichen Bemühungen zahlten sich schließlich aus.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jung; neu
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
Der junge Baum braucht mehr Wasser, um zu wachsen.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

runzlig
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
Der runzlige Baum stand jahrhundertelang auf dem Feld.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

Genauigkeit; Präzision
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
Die Genauigkeit der Messungen ist sehr wichtig.
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

Verbrechen
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
Die Polizei ermittelt das Verbrechen.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

voranbringen
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Sie studierte hart, um ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

nutzlos
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sein nutzloser Versuch, die Maschine zu reparieren, verschwendete nur Zeit.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

Machination; Intrige;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Die Machenschaften des Bösewichts wurden schließlich aufgedeckt.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

mit harter Schale
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die fossilen Hüllen.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

die Studie der Sprache in schriftlichen historischen Quellen; Linguistik
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Sie widmete ihre Karriere der Philologie und forschte an alten Manuskripten.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

Hintern
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Er saß den ganzen Tag auf seinem Hintern und tat nichts.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

kumulativ
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
Die kumulative Wirkung von Stress kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

Schreiberzeile
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Ihre Schreiberzeile erschien auf der Titelseite der Zeitung.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrinsisch
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Seine Motivation war größtenteils extrinsisch, angetrieben von Belohnungen und Anerkennung.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

absichtlich gemacht
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Seine absichtlichen Handlungen zeigten große Sorgfalt und Nachdenklichkeit.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirant
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Sie ist eine Aspirantin für das höchste Stipendium der Universität.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

enttäuschen
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
Der schlechte Service enttäuscht viele Kunden.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

Werkzeugsatz
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Er kaufte ein Erste-Hilfe-Set für Notfälle.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

nicht brennbar
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Dieses Material ist incombustibel und sicher für den Bau.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

bedeutend
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Soziale Medien haben einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf Beziehungen.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

Kinn
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Er streichelte seinen Bart nachdenklich, indem er seine Hand auf sein Kinn legte.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Disposition
Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
Sie hat eine fröhliche Disposition trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Werbungen
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Ich überspringe oft Werbungen, wenn ich Videos online sehe.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Sonne
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Westen unter.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

Teller
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Bitte legen Sie den Reis vor dem Servieren auf den Teller.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelisch
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Sie arbeitet für ein israelisches Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

Schleifstein
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Der Schmied schärfte seine Klinge auf dem Schleifstein.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

vollständig
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
Das Treffen war eine vollständige Katastrophe.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

grässlich
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
Der Tatort war ein grässlicher Anblick.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

streicheln
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Sie streichelte sanft das Fell der Katze.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

kupfer
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter von Elektrizität.