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C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Die Fabrikabfälle verschmutzten den Fluss.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

zart und hübsch
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Sie trug eine zarte Halskette aus Perlen.
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?
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.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

Übertragung, Sendung
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
Die Übertragung von Daten über das Internet ist sehr schnell.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

akzeptieren
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Sie entschied sich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

zwölf
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
Es gibt zwölf Monate in einem Jahr.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

Konkordat
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
Das Konkordat legte die Rechte der Kirche im Land fest.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

Blutadel
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Sie kam aus einer Familie von Blutadeligen mit Jahrhunderten royaler Erbschaft.
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

negativ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
Sie hatte eine negative Einstellung zum bevorstehenden Projekt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

Geruchssinn
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Hunde haben einen sehr gut entwickelten Geruchssinn.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

Sonnenlicht
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
Sonnenlicht erreicht nicht die abyssalen Tiefen des Ozeans.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Hafen / beherbergen
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Er hegte weiterhin Ressentiments gegenüber seinem früheren Chef.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

Erwartung
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Es herrschte eine Erwartung im Raum, bevor die Ergebnisse bekannt gegeben wurden.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
Auswendiglernen erweist sich oft als ineffektiv.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

verurteilen
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Der Führer verurteilte die Korruption in seiner Rede.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

beschmutzt
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Seine Kleidung war beschmutzt, nachdem er im Matsch gespielt hatte.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

aufgeregt / übermäßig nervös
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Sie war nach dem Unfall zu aufgeregt, um klar zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

ornamentale Abdeckung für ein Pferd; reiche und aufwändige Kleidung oder Dekoration
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
Das Pferd des Königs war mit einem goldenen Caparison geschmückt.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

abwertend
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
Der Artikel enthielt abwertende Kommentare über den Politiker.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Jupiter; der Hauptgott der römischen Mythologie
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
Jupiter ist bekannt für seine massive Größe und den markanten roten Fleck.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

exzessive oder irrationale Hingabe
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Er hat einen Fetisch für das Sammeln seltener Briefmarken.
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

französisch
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
Wir haben auf unserer Reise nach Paris leckeres französisches Essen genossen.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

wenn
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Wenn es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

Tonhöhe, Wurf
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
Die Tonhöhe des Sängers war während der Aufführung perfekt.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

Fußsohle; Schuhsohle
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Ich habe eine Blase an der Sohle meines Fußes.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

Cabriolet, Auto mit faltbarem Dach
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Sie fuhr ihr neues Cabriolet auf der Küstenstraße.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

sehen
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Sieh dir den schönen Sonnenuntergang am Himmel an.
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

Plauderei
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
Wir hatten nach dem Abendessen eine lange Plauderei.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

anstrengend
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Die lange Reise war äußerst anstrengend.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

Potentat
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
Das alte Land wurde von einem mächtigen Potentaten regiert.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Sie hat die alten Dokumente vor dem Wegwerfen zerkleinert.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Die Hütte im Wald war ihr geheimer Zufluchtsort.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

scherzen
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Sie hatten ein scherzhaftes Gespräch im Café.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

achtslos; nachlässig; unaufmerksam; sorglos;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sein achtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall auf der Autobahn.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

oberste
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
Die Sicherheit ihrer Familie stand während der Krise an erster Stelle in ihrem Kopf.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

Glück
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

dissonant
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
Das Orchester erzeugte während der Probe einen dissonanten Klang.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Er war zu geizig, um ein anständiges Trinkgeld zu hinterlassen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

unheilig; sündig; profan
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
Die unheilige Allianz zwischen den beiden Unternehmen verursachte öffentlichen Aufruhr.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Bitte holen Sie Ihr Gepäck vom Gepäckband am Flughafen ab.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

verlocken
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Die Anzeige wurde entwickelt, um Kunden in den Laden zu locken.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

Selbstwertgefühl
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Das Aufbauen von Selbstwertgefühl erfordert Zeit und stetige Anstrengung.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

umfassend
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Sie reiste umfassend durch Europa für ihre Forschung.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

verwirrt, verwundert
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, als er die seltsame Frage stellte.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

belasten
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
Die neuen Beweise könnten den Verdächtigen im Raubüberfallfall belasten.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

Drehung; Wendung; Biegung;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
Die Geschichte hatte am Ende eine unerwartete Wendung.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
Der Fehler geschah durch reine Unachtsamkeit.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

getrocknete Chilischoten
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
Das Rezept verlangt zwei getrocknete Chilischoten, um es scharf zu machen.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

Unreinheit
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
Der Wissenschaftler entfernte jede Unreinheit aus der Wasserprobe.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

Impresario
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
Der Impresario organisierte eine Reihe von Konzerten für den aufstrebenden Star.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

erhitzen
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Bitte erhitzen Sie die Suppe, bevor Sie sie servieren.
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

bereit; willens
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
Sie ist bereit, mit dem Projekt zu helfen.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

brüsk
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Sie wies den Vorschlag brusk ab.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

wortwörtlich oder buchstäblich
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Sie wiederholte seine Anweisungen wortwörtlich, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
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 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

Muskatnuss
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
Das Rezept verlangte einen Teelöffel gemahlene Muskatnuss, um die Creme zu würzen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

willkürlich
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
Der willkürliche Einsatz von Pestiziden schadet der Umwelt.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

grüne Kokosnuss
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Wir haben frisches Wasser aus einer grünen Kokosnuss am Strand getrunken.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Herde
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
Der Hirte trieb die Schafe in den Stall.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

Trilogie
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
Der Regisseur veröffentlichte endlich den dritten Film, um die Sci-Fi-Trilogie zu vervollständigen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

Unzulänglichkeit
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Trotz ihrer starken Qualifikationen kämpfte sie bei der Arbeit mit Gefühlen der Unzulänglichkeit.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

Bankangestellter; Erzähler
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
Der Bankangestellte zählte das Bargeld sorgfältig, bevor er es übergab.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

Frugalität
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
Frugalität ist entscheidend, um effektiv Geld zu sparen.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

Menge
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Eine Menge Fans versammelte sich im Stadion.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

Liberalismus
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
Liberalismus betont die Meinungsfreiheit und die Menschenrechte.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

Belegschaft
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft um 20% zu erweitern.
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 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

Kunde
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
Der Anwalt traf sich mit seinem Kunden, um den Fall zu besprechen
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

offen
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Sie ist dafür bekannt, offen über gesellschaftliche Themen zu sprechen.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

teilen
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Bitte teilen Sie den Kuchen in acht Stücke.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

ermorden
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Die Rebellen planten, den König zu ermorden.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

Butter
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Er strich Butter auf sein Toast zum Frühstück.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Bleistift
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Er zeichnete ein Bild mit einem Bleistift.
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.