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A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

draußen; im Freien
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Wir verbrachten den ganzen Nachmittag draußen und genossen die frische Luft.
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

Tochter
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
Ihre Tochter hat die medizinische Schule mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossen.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

gleichgültig, desinteressiert
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Nach Jahren des luxuriösen Reisens fühlte sie sich gleichgültig gegenüber einer weiteren Reise nach Paris.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdikieren
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Der König entschied sich, vom Thron abzudanken.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

Wasserspinat
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
Wasserspinat wächst gut in feuchtem Boden.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

entlarven
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
Die Untersuchung half, den wahren Täter zu entlarven.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

gewöhnlich; in der Regel
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Ich wache normalerweise um 7 Uhr morgens auf.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralisch; lehrend
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Seine moralisierenden Bemerkungen verärgerten das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

Metaphysiker
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Der Metaphysiker diskutierte die Essenz der Realität mit seinen Kollegen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

versprechend
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Er unterschrieb einen Schuldschein, um das Darlehen zurückzuzahlen.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

Schlaf
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Das Kind schlief die ganze Nacht friedlich.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

Plünderer
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Die Plünderer plünderten das Dorf nach der Schlacht.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

konkav
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
Der Spiegel hatte eine konkave Oberfläche, die ihr Spiegelbild vergrößerte.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

einbetten
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
Der Journalist hat sich mit den Truppen eingebettet, um aus erster Hand zu berichten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

einschüchtern
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
Der Tyrann versuchte, die kleineren Kinder einzuschüchtern.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

Spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mein Posteingang ist voll von Spam-E-Mails, die ich löschen muss.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

ungelöst
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
Der Konflikt bleibt trotz mehrerer Treffen ungelöst.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

trödeln
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Hör auf, Zeit zu verschwenden und beende deine Hausaufgaben.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

hart; rau; grausam; streng
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Der Lehrer gab harte Kritik an meiner Arbeit.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

Kognition
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
Kognition spielt eine Schlüsselrolle beim Lernen.
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

Einfluss
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
Der Geschäftsmann hat viel politischen Einfluss.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

himmlich
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
Der Dichter beschrieb die himmlische Schönheit der Sterne.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

Serviette
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Sie legte eine Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie zu essen begann.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

Insularität
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
Die Insularität der Gruppe verhinderte es, neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

trickeln
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Nach dem starken Regen begann Wasser langsam die Wand herunter zu trickeln.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

Liste
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
Der Richter überprüfte die Liste, bevor er die Sitzung begann.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabel
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesus lehrte oft mit einer Parabel, um tiefere Wahrheiten zu vermitteln.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

Papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
Papaya ist reich an Vitaminen und sehr gut für die Gesundheit.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

Beifall
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung stehende Ovationen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
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.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

Zentimeter
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
Der Tisch ist 120 Zentimeter lang.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

tanzen vor Freude
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Die Kinder sprangen fröhlich im Garten.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

verwalten
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Er verwaltet ein Team von zwanzig Mitarbeitern effektiv.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

Geysir
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
Der Geysir brach aus und schoss Wasser hoch in den Himmel.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Die Krieger kämpften eine Gesicht-zu-Gesicht-Schlacht gegen die Feinde.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

mutig; selbstbewusst; kühn
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Er traf eine kühne Entscheidung, um sein eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

wirtschaftliche Ungleichheit
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Die Bekämpfung der wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheit ist entscheidend für die soziale Stabilität.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

Fahrer
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
Der Taxifahrer kannte alle Abkürzungen durch die belebte Stadt.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

abhängig
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
Das Land ist zu abhängig von importierten Waren.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

extrem idealistisch, unrealistisch und unpraktisch
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
Seine idealistischen Träume führten oft zu Enttäuschungen.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

kämpfen
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um gegen Korruption zu kämpfen.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

Kursive Schrift
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den Aufsatz in kursiver Handschrift zu schreiben.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

erschöpft
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sich nach dem Aufwachen erschöpft zu fühlen, ist üblich.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

Lizenz / Erlaubnis
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Man muss einen Führerschein haben, um ein Auto gesetzlich zu fahren.
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

Farce, Schauspielspiel
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
Der Prozess war nichts anderes als eine politische Farce.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

gleichzeitig, parallel, zur selben Zeit stattfindend
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
Die Konferenz hatte gleichzeitige Sitzungen zu verschiedenen Themen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

missmanagen
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
Das Unternehmen ging jahrelang bankrott, weil es missmanagt wurde.
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

Kletterfisch
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Der Kletterfisch kann von einem Teich zum anderen klettern, indem er Bäume erklimmt.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

untermauern
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt arbeitete daran, die Ansprüche mit soliden Beweisen zu untermauern.
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.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

Kohlrabi
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Kohlrabi kann roh in Salaten gegessen oder in Currys gekocht werden.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Telepathie
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Die Zwillinge behaupteten, Telepathie miteinander zu teilen.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

Glück
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

angrenzen
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
Ihr Haus grenzt an den Park.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

Schutzmauer
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
Der Soldat versteckte sich hinter der Schutzmauer zum Schutz.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

gewehr
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Der Soldat trug während der Mission ein Gewehr.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

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

invalid

ungültig
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
Das Gericht erklärte den Vertrag für ungültig.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

Datenpunkt
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Datenpunkt in der Umfrage wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

Plantainblume
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Wir haben Curry mit Plantainblume zum Abendessen gekocht.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

fast
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
Er hat den Zug fast verpasst.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

Projektil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
Der Soldat wich dem kommenden Projektil aus.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

mehrere
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Mehrere Personen nahmen gestern an der Besprechung teil.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

Bürger
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Jeder Bürger hat das Recht zu wählen.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

aufzwingen
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Er versuchte, seine alten Bücher seinen Freunden aufzuzwingen.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Perle
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Sie trug eine schöne Perlenkette zur Hochzeit.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

Magnet
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Der Magnet hielt das Papier an der Kühlschranktür.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thema
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
Das Thema hob die Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit hervor.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

einkommen
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Sein monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um seine Familie zu unterstützen.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

zertifikat
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Sie erhielt ein Zertifikat für den Abschluss des Kurses.