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B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

Klassifikation
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
Die Klassifikation von Tieren hilft, ihre Biologie zu verstehen.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ertrinken
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Er ertrank fast, als er im Fluss schwamm.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

Lehrer
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
Der alte Pädagoge bestand auf Disziplin im Klassenzimmer.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

Autorität
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Die regionale Autorität wurde betont.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

besessen sein von
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über kleine Details zu besessen.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

Durchsuchungsbefehl
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
Die Polizei holte einen Durchsuchungsbefehl, bevor sie das Gebäude betrat.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Buffet
Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
Wir genossen ein großes Buffet auf der Hochzeitsfeier.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabak
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Er hörte auf, Tabak zu rauchen, nachdem er gesundheitliche Probleme hatte.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

Täuschung, Irrglaube, falsche Argumentation
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
Die Vorstellung, dass Erfolg einfach kommt, ist eine Täuschung.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

männlich
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Sein männlicher Mut beeindruckte alle im Dorf.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominiert
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Sie war die nominierte für den besten Schauspielerpreis.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

aufruhr; lärm; unruhe
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
Die Ankündigung verursachte einen Aufruhr unter den Studenten.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

groß und unbeholfen
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Der unbeholfene Teenager stolperte, während er versuchte zu tanzen.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

Demonstration, Protest
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Die Arbeiter organisierten eine Demonstration für bessere Löhne.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

kontraproduktiv
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Kontraproduktive Aktivitäten entstehen oft aus Unzufriedenheit.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

umbauen
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Küche letzten Sommer umzubauen.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

Kohl
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Sie schnitt den frischen Kohl, um Krautsalat zum Abendessen zu machen.
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.
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 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

machbar
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es ist machbar, das Projekt in zwei Monaten abzuschließen.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

nahtlos
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Ein nahtloser Checkout-Prozess verbessert die Benutzerzufriedenheit.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

gescheitert
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
Das Projekt ist gescheitert, die Erwartungen zu erfüllen.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Rücktritt
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Ihr Rücktritt von der Position war unerwartet.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

Misserfolg
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
Das Scheitern des Projekts war auf schlechte Planung und Kommunikation zurückzuführen.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

warnend
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Sein warnender Ton machte alle vorsichtig bezüglich ihres nächsten Schrittes.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Beute
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Löwen jagen Zebras in der Wildnis.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

Kiosk
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Sie kaufte eine Flasche Wasser am Kiosk in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Die Meinungen differieren zu diesem Thema.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

Analyst
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
Der Finanzanalyst sagte einen Anstieg des Aktienmarktes voraus.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

ausdrücklich
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Die Anweisungen wurden ausdrücklich geschrieben, um Verwirrung zu vermeiden.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absolut
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
Der Diktator hatte absolute Macht über die Nation.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

Option
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Du hast die Option, von zu Hause oder im Büro zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

verteilen
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Die Maschine dispensiert sauberes Trinkwasser.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

angezogen
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Sie fühlte sich von der Idee angezogen, im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

Völkermord
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Die Anschuldigungen des Völkermords lösten weltweite Besorgnis aus.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

verrückt
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
Die Politik wurde als verrückt und schädlich angesehen.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

Nektar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Schmetterlinge trinken Nektar von den Blumen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

beeinflussen
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
Das Wetter kann unsere Stimmung stark beeinflussen.
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

ausdruck
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
Seine Artikulation während der Debatte beeindruckte alle.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

dadurch;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Er hat hart gearbeitet und dadurch Erfolg gehabt.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

gelehrt oder weise
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
Die gelehrte Vorlesung des Professors faszinierte die Studenten.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

hören
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Bitte hören Sie aufmerksam den Anweisungen zu.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

abwesend
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Er sah abwesend aus, nachdem er die traurigen Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

Kindergarten
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Sie arbeitet in einem Kindergarten und kümmert sich um Kleinkinder.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

in Chaos wirbeln
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
Die Stadt war nach dem plötzlichen Stromausfall in Chaos versunken.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

Jacke
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
Er trug eine Lederjacke, um sich vor dem kalten Wind zu schützen.
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Er forderte einen Vaterschaftstest, um seine Beziehung zu dem Kind zu bestätigen.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

verheerend
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
Das Erdbeben hatte eine verheerende Auswirkung auf die Stadt.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

Neigung
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine Neigung, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

führen
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
Der Lehrer führt die Schüler.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

übelriechend; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
Der übelriechende Geruch vom Müll brachte alle dazu, sich die Nase zuzuhalten.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

aufdringlich
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
Der aufdringliche Wächter unterbrach die Besucher mit unnötigen Anweisungen.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

Umfrage
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
Die Umfrage ergab, dass die meisten Menschen die neue Politik bevorzugten.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

Simulakrum
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
Die Statue war nur ein Simulakrum des alten Gottes.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

erhaben, großartig, majestätisch
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
Die erhabene Schönheit der Berglandschaft hat mir den Atem geraubt.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

bastard teak
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Der Bastard-Teakbaum blüht im Frühling mit leuchtend orangefarbenen Blumen.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

stark
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Eine starke Verteidigung sichert den Sieg.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

Konvention
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
Die jährliche Schriftstellerkonvention fand in Dhaka statt.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

wählerisch
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Sie ist bekannt für ihren wählerischen Geschmack in der Kunst.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

Holz
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
Das Holz wird auf seine Widerstandsfähigkeit im Weltraum getestet.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

inkorporell
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Gespenster werden oft als inkorporeelle Wesen beschrieben.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

Nützlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
Die Nützlichkeit dieses Werkzeugs wurde während des Projekts deutlich.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

betont
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Er ging mit betonten Schritten über die Bühne.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Sein ungeschicktes Handling der Situation machte sie schlimmer.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

Ähnlichkeit; Vergleichbarkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Es gibt eine auffällige Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

Erfinder
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
Der Erfinder ließ sein neues medizinisches Gerät patentieren.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

spöttisch
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Sie gab ein spöttisches Lachen über seinen Versuch zu singen.