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B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

verschwunden
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Viele Jugendliche verpassen wirtschaftliche Chancen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

Hausmeister, Gebäudewart
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Der Hausmeister der Schule arbeitete jede Nacht spät, um sicherzustellen, dass die Klassenzimmer makellos waren.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange blonde Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

abgelegen oder ungewöhnlich
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

Mangel / Knappheit
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
Das Projekt wurde aufgrund von Mangel an Mitteln verzögert.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

im Bett
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Sie blieb den ganzen Tag im Bett wegen Krankheit.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

Messgerät
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Das Manometer zeigte an, dass der Tank voll war.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

gründen
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Sie gründeten das Unternehmen im Jahr 1995.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

leihen
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

Revolver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
Der Detektiv zog seinen Revolver aus dem Holster.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

aufregend
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Fallschirmspringen war die aufregendste Erfahrung seines Lebens.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
Das Unternehmen tätigte eine gigantische Investition in Technologie.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

Klimaregulation
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Wälder helfen bei der Klimaregulation, indem sie die lokalen Temperaturen stabilisieren.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

betonen
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
Der Lehrer betonte die Bedeutung der Hausaufgaben.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

ein schwaches Schimmern
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung leuchtete in ihren Augen.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter liefert immer hochwertige Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

vergesslich
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Er ist so vergesslich, dass er oft seine Schlüssel vergisst.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

mobil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Sie bevorzugt einen mobilen Lebensstil, der es ihr ermöglicht, häufig zu reisen.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Gute Berichterstattung ist für das öffentliche Bewusstsein entscheidend.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

Seil
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Die Kletterer benutzten ein Seil, um den Berg zu erklimmen.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

ambitioniertes Unterfangen
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis ist ein ambitioniertes Unterfangen in der Weltraumforschung.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

Veralterung
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Der schnelle technologische Fortschritt führt zur Veralterung alter Geräte.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

Politiker
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
Der Politiker versprach, die Wirtschaft zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
Der Hurrikan verwüstete die Küstenstadt.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

Trauergesang, Klagegesang
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Der Dichter komponierte einen ergreifenden Trauergesang für die gefallenen Soldaten.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrem lustig
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
Der Komiker erzählte eine extrem lustige Geschichte, die alle zum Lachen brachte.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

Verjüngung
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
Die Verjüngung des Bodens ist notwendig für eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

Tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Sie wickelte das Gemüse in eine warme Tortilla.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

schmerzhaft
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
Die Verletzung war sehr schmerzhaft, und er brauchte sofortige Pflege.
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

pochen
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Sein Kopf begann nach dem langen Tag zu pochen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

kenntnis
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
Der Richter nahm die Kenntnis des neuen Beweises zur Kenntnis.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

Umsetzung
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
Die ordnungsgemäße Umsetzung von Richtlinien ist entscheidend.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

die höchste weibliche oder Jungenstimme
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön im Sopranbereich während des Konzerts.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

frühreif
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
Das frühreife Kind las mit fünf Jahren Romane.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

krank; unwohl; in schlechter Gesundheit
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
Er fühlte sich krank und entschied sich, von der Arbeit zu Hause zu bleiben.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

durchdringen
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Ein warmer Glanz durchzog ihr Gesicht, als sie lächelte.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

bezeichnen
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
Die Währung wurde in Dollar bezeichnet.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

Korn
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
Der Bauer lagerte nach der Ernte große Mengen Korn in der Scheune.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

Überproduktion
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Die Wirtschaftskrise wurde durch die Überproduktion von Gütern verursacht.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

stören
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
Ich möchte dich nicht stören, während du arbeitest.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

verachtend
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu, als er den unhöflichen Kommentar machte.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

vorübergehend verlieren
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich muss meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus verloren haben.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

Leben
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
Das Leben ist voller Herausforderungen und Chancen.
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
Als scharfsinnige Kritikerin erkannte sie die tiefere Bedeutung des Stücks.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

wohlwollend, freundlich
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
Die benigne Haltung des Lehrers ließ die Schüler sich wohlfühlen.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

quecksilber
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Seine Stimmung war so wechselhaft wie Quecksilber.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

Rezital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Sie gab ein Klavierrezital in der Konzerthalle.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

Verkauf von Lotterietickets
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation beschloss, ein Fahrrad zu verlosen, um Geld zu sammeln.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

ein intensiver Blick; in eine bestimmte Richtung starr schauen
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Sie traf seinen intensiven Blick über den vollen Raum hinweg und spürte, wie ihr Herz für einen Moment stehen blieb.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Exodus, Migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Die Flüchtlinge begannen ihre Exodus durch die Wüste.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

fesseln
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Die Tricks des Magiers fesselten die Kinder.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

Stanze
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Stanze, um Löcher in das Leder zu machen.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
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.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

in Ordnung
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Alles wird in Ordnung sein.
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

pompös
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
Die pompöse Vorlesung des Professors beeindruckte niemanden.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautologisch
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'Gratis Geschenk' zu sagen gilt als tautologisch.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

online
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Ich kaufe lieber online ein, als in Geschäfte zu gehen.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

Extrapolation
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Seine Extrapolation der Marktentwicklungen half bei der finanziellen Planung.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

Kunstgriff oder Plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Die Uhr war ein komplizierter Kunstgriff aus Zahnrädern und Federn.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

Deformation; körperliche Missbildung
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
Der Unfall verursachte eine dauerhafte Deformation in seiner linken Hand.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

sammeln / Mut fassen
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Er sammelte genug Mut, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

glockenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
Der Glockenapfelbaum produziert schöne rote Früchte, die in tropischen Regionen beliebt sind
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

homolog (Struktur)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
Die Flügel von Fledermäusen und die Arme von Menschen sind homologe Strukturen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

Spalt
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
Das Licht filterte durch die schmalen Spalten der Wand.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

Mitra
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
Der Bischof setzte die Mitra während der Zeremonie auf seinen Kopf.