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A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

packen
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Sie packte ihre Kleider in einen Koffer für die Reise.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

voreingenommen / neidisch / durch Gelbsucht betroffen
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
Sie gab nach der Ablehnung ihres Vorschlags einen voreingenommenen Blick auf das Projekt.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Sie ging mit bemerkenswerter Gelassenheit mit der Nachricht um.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

Interpretation
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
Die Lehrerin gab ihre eigene Interpretation des Gedichts.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

vaterlos
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
Das vaterlose Kind war auf die Unterstützung seiner Gemeinschaft angewiesen.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

Motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
Der Motor des Autos stoppte plötzlich.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

kontaminiert; befleckt
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
Die Wasserversorgung wurde mit schädlichen Chemikalien kontaminiert.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

Verzicht
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Sein Verzicht auf weltliche Vergnügungen beeindruckte die Mönche.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

schwerfällig, altmodisch
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
Die Vorlesung war so schwerfällig, dass viele Studenten Schwierigkeiten hatten, wach zu bleiben.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

aufhebens / unnötige Aktivität
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Ohne weiteres Aufheben, lassen Sie uns die Zeremonie beginnen.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

Physiographie
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Physiographie, um die Landschaft der Region zu verstehen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

extrapolieren
Meaning
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.
Durch Extrapolation der aktuellen Daten können wir die Trends für das nächste Jahr schätzen.
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

Blutbad
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
Der Krieg verwandelte sich in ein blutiges Gemetzel.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalität
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
Verschmutzung ist eine negative Externalität der Industrialisierung.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

Glaube; Vertrauen
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Sein Glaube an Gerechtigkeit schwankte nie.
A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

seriell; aufeinanderfolgend
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Der Serienmörder wurde nach Jahren der Ermittlungen endlich gefasst.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

Grund
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
Der Grund hinter seiner Entscheidung wurde klar erklärt.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

invasieren
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
Die Armee hat das benachbarte Land invadierte.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

äußere Erscheinung; nach außen hin;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Äußerlich schien er ruhig zu sein, aber innerlich war er nervös.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

krankheit; malady; leidenschaft
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine seltene Krankheit, die ihr Nervensystem beeinflusste.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnisch
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Sein saturnischer Gesichtsausdruck ließ alle im Raum unwohl fühlen.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

Quarterback
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Der Quarterback warf einen perfekten Pass.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

bereitstellen
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Der Lehrer wird zusätzliches Material für die Schüler bereitstellen.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

Nährstoffe
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Der Boden liefert den Pflanzen Nährstoffe.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

unhandlich
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
Die Kiste war zu unhandlich, um sie die Treppe hochzutragen.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Öl
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Erhitze das Öl in einer Pfanne, bevor du das Gemüse hinzufügst.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipräsent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Soziale Medien sind zu einer omnipräsenten Kraft in der modernen Gesellschaft geworden.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

Leichenschauaer
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
Der Leichenschauaer stellte fest, dass die Todesursache natürlich war.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

Quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Quarks bilden Protonen und Neutronen.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

Ziellinie
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Sie sprintete zur Ziellinie und gewann das Rennen.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

Einsamkeit
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Sie fühlte eine tiefe Einsamkeit, nachdem sie in die neue Stadt gezogen war.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

schnell; rasch; flink;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
Der schnelle Lieferservice kam innerhalb einer Stunde an.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

humorvolle Nachahmung
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Der Komiker parodierte die Rede des Politikers, um das Publikum zu unterhalten.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provokativ
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Sie trug ein provokatives Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

unzertrennlich
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Die beiden Freunde sind seit ihrer Kindheit unzertrennlich.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

überschäumendes Fest
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
Der Roman beschreibt die Party als eine Bacchanalia des Übermaßes und der Freude.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Spinnennetz
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
Die Spinne spann ein großes Spinnennetz in der Ecke des Zimmers.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

Bandbreite
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Die Erhöhung der Bandbreite verbessert die Internetgeschwindigkeit.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

ungültig machen
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
Die neuen Beweise könnten das vorherige Urteil ungültig machen.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

Cameo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
Der Schauspieler hatte einen überraschenden Cameo-Auftritt im Film.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

Suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Sie übernachteten in der Präsidentensuite des Hotels.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Glück
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

Studiengebühren
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
Die Studiengebühren der Universität sind in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
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 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

Enttäuschung
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Ihr Gesicht zeigte tiefe Enttäuschung, nachdem sie die Ergebnisse gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

engstirnig, inselbezogen
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
Die Gemeinschaft wurde für ihre insularen Einstellungen gegenüber Außenseitern kritisiert.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nachtaktiv
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Eulen sind nachtaktive Tiere, die nachts jagen.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

Rückfalltäter
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als einen Rückfalltäter, der schon mehrere Male verhaftet worden war.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

Dekorative Gardine
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Sie wählte einen floralen Valance, um zu den Vorhängen in ihrem Schlafzimmer zu passen.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Sie suchten Beratung, um ihre ehelichen Probleme zu lösen.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

selten; schwer zu finden; in kleinen Mengen vorhanden
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Frisches Wasser wird in Wüstenregionen zunehmend knapp.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

Büro/Agentur
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
Das Reisebüro half ihnen, ihren Urlaub zu planen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

verstreut
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Die verstreute Bevölkerung erschwerte die Bereitstellung öffentlicher Dienste.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

allmähliche Lautstärkezunahme
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
Das Orchester baute zu einem mächtigen Crescendo auf, bevor es zum Finale kam.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

vergänglich
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
Die Schönheit der Kirschblüten ist vergänglich.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.
A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

Geier
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
Der Drachen flog hoch über den Feldern auf der Suche nach Beute.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

Systeme
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Effektive Systeme verbessern die Produktivität.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

Geschäftigkeit, Trubel
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
Der Marktplatz war voller Verkäufer und Kunden.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

schnell laufen
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Die Mäuse rannten schnell über den Küchenboden, als die Lichter angingen.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Die Fabrik verwendet pneumatische Werkzeuge zur Montage.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

Zugang
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
Studenten haben rund um die Uhr Zugang zur Bibliothek.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

agrarische Gesellschaften
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Agrarische Gesellschaften entstanden aus dem Bedürfnis nach stabilen Nahrungsquellen.
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

nach
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
Nach dem Hören der Nachricht eilte er ins Krankenhaus.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

aufregend
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Der Redner hielt eine aufregende Rede, die das Publikum bewegte.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

stolz gehen
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Das Pferd ging stolz über das Feld.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

Paket
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Er kaufte ein Paket Kekse im Laden.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

wachsam
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Die Wachen blieben die ganze Nacht über wachsam.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

Ästhet
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
Der Ästhet bewunderte die feinen Details des Gemäldes.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

vergolden
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
Der Handwerker vergoldete den Rahmen, um ihm ein luxuriöses Aussehen zu verleihen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

zähflüssig
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
Der Saft hatte eine viskose Textur, die an seinen Händen klebte.
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

Prozess der Ketonproduktion
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
Ketogenese tritt während des Fastens oder bei kohlenhydratarmen Diäten auf.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

kontrolliert
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
Das Experiment wurde in einer kontrollierten Umgebung durchgeführt.
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

machen
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
Ich mache jeden Morgen Kaffee.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.