C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

Meaning

Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

Example

They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.

Sie veranstalteten eine opulente Hochzeit mit goldenen Dekorationen.

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

Bombenangriff

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

Die Stadt wurde durch den Bombenangriff verwüstet.

C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

terzentenarium

Meaning

The 300th anniversary of an event.

Example

The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.

Die Stadt feierte ihr Terzentenarium mit einem großen Festival.

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.

C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch

Meaning

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Example

Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.

Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerant; großzügig; fortschrittlich im Denken

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

Sie hat eine liberale Einstellung gegenüber verschiedenen Kulturen und Überzeugungen.

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

ungehemmt

Meaning

Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.

Example

She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.

Sie lachte ungehemmt über den Witz.

A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben

Meaning

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

Example

I could hardly believe what I was seeing.

Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Frühling

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Im Frühling blühen die Blumen.

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.

C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

dumm

Meaning

Silly or foolish.

Example

It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.

Es war eine dumme Idee, ohne Wasser wandern zu gehen.

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romanautor

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

Der Romanautor verbrachte Jahre damit, sein neues Buch zu schreiben.

C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

falsche Erfindung

Meaning

The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.

Example

The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.

Der Artikel war voller falscher Erfindung und irreführender Ansprüche.

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.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

Pferdeblutegel

Meaning

a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine

Example

The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.

Der Tierarzt erklärte, dass der Pferdeblutegel früher häufig verwendet wurde, um Pferde zu behandeln.

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.

A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

gegen

Meaning

In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.

Example

They voted against the proposal.

Sie stimmten gegen den Vorschlag.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich

Meaning

extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible

Example

The heinous crime shocked the entire community.

Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retuschieren

Meaning

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.

Example

The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.

Der Fotograf retuschierte das Bild, um Flecken zu entfernen.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

Augenarzt

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

Der Oculist des Dorfes war bekannt für die Behandlung verschiedener Augenkrankheiten.

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

scharf

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

Dieses Curry ist zu scharf für mich zum Essen.

C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

Trainingsspiel

Meaning

A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.

Example

The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.

Das Team hatte ein Trainingsspiel, bevor die offizielle Saison begann.

B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

Gang

Meaning

a passage between rows of seats or shelves

Example

She walked down the aisle to find her seat.

Sie ging den Gang entlang, um ihren Platz zu finden.

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

rückgabefähig

Meaning

able to be returned or given back

Example

The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.

Die Flasche ist für eine Rückerstattung des Pfandes zurückgebbar.

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.

C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

Sammlung wilder Tiere

Meaning

a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things

Example

The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.

Der Zirkus hatte eine Sammlung exotischer Tiere.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle

Meaning

difficult or impossible to control or handle

Example

The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.

Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.

C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Example

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambutan

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

Der Rambutan sieht mit seiner haarigen Haut gruselig aus, schmeckt aber innen sehr süß.

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

unangreifbar

Meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Example

She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

Sie ist bekannt für ihre unangreifbare Ehrlichkeit.

B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug

Meaning

a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

Example

She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.

Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

unheimlich

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

Sie hat eine unheimliche Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen.

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

abschweifend

Meaning

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

Example

His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.

Seine abschweifende Art machte den Vortrag schwer zu folgen.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

reizbar

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm Süßigkeiten verweigert wurden.

C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

Anstand

Meaning

Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.

Example

He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.

Er verhielt sich immer mit dem größten Anstand in der Öffentlichkeit.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

hartnäckig; unbeugsam; entschlossen; unnachgiebig

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

Sie war hartnäckig bei ihrer Entscheidung, das Unternehmen zu verlassen.

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

herzlich; mit ganzem Herzen

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich auf der Party.

C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

flussbedingt

Meaning

relating to or found in a river

Example

The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.

Die fluvialen Ablagerungen deuteten auf das Vorhandensein eines alten Flusssystems hin.

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogieren

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

Die Regierung entschied sich, den veralteten Vertrag abzuschaffen.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

Gegendarforderung

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

Der Beklagte reichte eine Gegendarforderung gegen den Kläger ein.

C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

jemanden oder etwas dumm erscheinen lassen oder die Effektivität und Begeisterung behindern

Meaning

to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm

Example

The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.

Die wiederholten Aufgaben schienen die Kreativität der Arbeiter zu ersticken.

C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

verketteln

Meaning

To link things together in a series or chain.

Example

The program concatenates two strings into one.

Das Programm verknüpft zwei Strings zu einem.

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.

C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Oktave

Meaning

A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

Example

The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.

Die Stimme eines Sängers konnte leicht die höhere Oktave erreichen.

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

entscheiden

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

Sie entschied sich, nach dem Abschluss im Ausland zu studieren.

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

ein süßer Aufstrich aus Früchten und Zucker; eine schwierige Situation; ein Block

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

Sie strich Erdbeermarmelade auf ihren Toast zum Frühstück jeden Morgen.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

wald

Meaning

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

Example

We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

Wir sind gestern im dichten Wald wandern gegangen.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.

A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Kokosnuss

Meaning

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

Example

We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

Wir tranken direkt das Kokoswasser aus der Kokosnuss.

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.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

sehr interessant und ungewöhnlich; weckt Neugier

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

Der Film hat eine interessante Handlung, die das Publikum fesselt.

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 /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum

Meaning

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

Example

They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.

Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.

C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

Essen

Meaning

an item of food, especially a delicacy

Example

The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.

Das Bankett war voller reicher Speisen und Weine.

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

Ding

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

Das ist das Ding, nach dem ich gesucht habe.

C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen

Meaning

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Example

Her sudden question seemed to abash him.

Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

brennend; flammend

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

Die brennende Sonne machte den Tag extrem heiß.

B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

wahre Bildung

Meaning

Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.

Example

True education builds a noble and beautiful life.

Wahre Bildung baut ein edles und schönes Leben auf.

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

Seife

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände mit Seife und Wasser.

C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

Buße

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Example

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

Seine echte Buße bewegte alle im Gerichtssaal.

B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden

Meaning

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Example

Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.

Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.

C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

Leichenwagen;

Meaning

a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car

Example

The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.

Der schwarze Leichenwagen fuhr langsam zum Friedhof, gefolgt von einer Prozession von Trauernden.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös

Meaning

Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.

Example

The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.

Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.

C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack

Meaning

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

Example

The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.

Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

paranoide person

Meaning

A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.

Example

The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.

Die paranoide Person weigerte sich, das Haus zu verlassen, weil sie fürchtete, dass alle gegen sie waren.

C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

abholzen

Meaning

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

Example

The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.

Die Region wurde für die Landwirtschaft stark abgeholzt.

A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

angemessen

Meaning

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

Example

He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.

Er stellte sicher, dass er angemessene Kleidung für das Interview trug.

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

vermutlich

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

Vermutlich hat er vergessen, die E-Mail zu senden.

B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

Glaube; Vertrauen; religiöser Glaube;

Meaning

complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion

Example

She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.

Sie hatte unerschütterlichen Glauben an die Fähigkeit ihres Teams, erfolgreich zu sein.

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

vordefinieren

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

Das Ergebnis des Spiels schien vordefiniert zu sein.

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

verwundbarkeit

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

Die Ansprechen der Verwundbarkeit ist entscheidend für die Stabilität.

C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

Vorrang

Meaning

The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

Example

The university has gained preeminence in medical research.

Die Universität hat Vorrang in der medizinischen Forschung erlangt.

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

Plural von Kontorsion; mehrere verzerrte oder verdrehte Formen

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

Die Kontorsionen des Magiers ließen die Menge in Erstaunen versetzen.

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.

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.

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

Waghalsigkeit; Bereitschaft, Risiken einzugehen

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

Der Wagemut des Bergsteigers beeindruckte alle im Basislager.

C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

leicht verbrennen

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

Example

The fire singed his eyebrows.

Das Feuer verbrannte seine Augenbrauen.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Der Zug wird bald ankommen.

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

Wiege

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

Das Baby schläft friedlich in der Wiege.

B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen

Meaning

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

Example

The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.

Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

Marktdurchdringung

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

Hohe Marktpenetration sorgt für wettbewerbsfähige Dominanz.

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

richtung, anweisungen

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

Er fragte nach dem Weg zum Bahnhof.

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

Extraktion

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

Die Extraktion von Öl aus dem Boden erfordert spezielle Ausrüstung.

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

gesellig

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

Sie ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar

Meaning

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

Example

The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.

Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

Abhebung

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

Er hat 500 $ von seinem Bankkonto abgehoben.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

unentschlossen

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

Sie war unentschlossen, welche Universität sie besuchen sollte.

A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

höflich; respektvoll; zuvorkommend

Meaning

having good manners; respectful; courteous

Example

He was very polite and respectful to everyone.

Er war sehr höflich und respektvoll zu allen.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

Präzedenzfall

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

Das Urteil des Richters setzte einen neuen Präzedenzfall für ähnliche Fälle.

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.

C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

Heuchelei; Falschheit; Betrug;

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

Example

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

seine Heuchelei wurde aufgedeckt, als er andere für die gleichen Fehler kritisierte, die er selbst gemacht hatte.

C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

unglücklich, hilflos

Meaning

unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity

Example

The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.

Der unglückliche Reisende verlor sein Reisepass am ersten Tag.

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.

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.