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A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

park
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Die Kinder spielten im Park.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

schläfrig
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
Die somnolente Vorlesung brachte die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

mit kleinen Punkten bedecken
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
Der Künstler bedeckte die Leinwand mit kleinen Punkten, um einen strukturierten Effekt zu erzeugen.
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

Abwertung
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
Ihre ständige Abwertung anderer machte sie unpopulär.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

Pelzhändler
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
Der Pelzhändler zeigte feine Mäntel in seinem Geschäft.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

mitgefühl
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Sie drückte ihr Mitgefühl für die Opfer des Unfalls aus.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

Prägung
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
Das Ereignis hinterließ eine unauslöschliche Prägung in der Geschichte der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

unersättlich
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Ihre unersättliche Neugier trieb sie dazu, jedes Buch in der Bibliothek zu lesen.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Babybett
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in seinem Babybett.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

Unternehmen
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
Sie gründete ihr eigenes Unternehmen, um handgemachte Produkte zu verkaufen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

Glück
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

Ökotourismus
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
Ökotourismus fördert verantwortungsbewusste Reisen in natürliche Gebiete.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

soße
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Sie hat Tomatensoße zu ihrer Pasta hinzugefügt.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medizieren
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln, um Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explodieren
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
Die Bombe explodierte mitten auf der Straße.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

rechtfertigend
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Ihr vindikativer Ton zeigte, dass sie fest an ihre Unschuld glaubte.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

nehmen, bringen
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
Bitte bring dieses Buch in die Bibliothek.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

gewinnen
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Unser Team wird die Meisterschaft gewinnen.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangential
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Seine Bemerkungen waren tangential zum Hauptthema der Diskussion.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

Anthropologe
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
Der Anthropologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung der Stammesgemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

Anfrage; Frage;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
Ich habe eine Anfrage zu den neuen politischen Änderungen im Unternehmen.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuskript
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Die Autorin hat ihr Manuskript dem Verlag vorgelegt.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

Epistemologe
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
Der Epistemologe debattierte darüber, wie Menschen wirklich etwas mit Sicherheit wissen können.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

hoher Grad an Komplexität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Die Raffinesse moderner KI-Technologie ist bemerkenswert.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

hoffen
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Ich hoffe, dass es morgen nicht regnet.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromorph
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Schmetterlinge sind heteromorph während ihres Lebenszyklus und ändern ihre Form von der Larve zum Erwachsenen.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotektiv
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Omega-3-Fettsäuren haben neuroprotektive Vorteile.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

Überlegenheit
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Seine Überlegenheit in Mathematik war anhand seiner Testergebnisse offensichtlich.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

abonnieren
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Ich abonniere mehrere Online-Magazine.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

gedeihen
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Kleine Unternehmen können mit der richtigen Unterstützung gedeihen.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

Hagelsturm
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Der Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos im Parkhaus.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

Hand
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Er hob seine Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

unheimlich groß; schockierend böse oder falsch; unnatürlich oder abnormal
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
Das monströse Verbrechen erschütterte die ganze Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsessiv
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Er hat ein obsessives Interesse an Sauberkeit.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

Bauernhof
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Sie leben auf einem Bauernhof mit vielen Tieren.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assiduosamente
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Er arbeitete assiduos, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

ungehemmt
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Sie lachte ungehemmt über den Witz.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

kokette Frau
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Sie war eine kokette, die immer alle auf der Party bezauberte.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

kleiner Hügel; Hügelchen
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
Die alte Eiche stand majestätisch auf dem kleinen, grasbewachsenen Hügel.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

Maurer
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
Der Maurer legte sorgfältig die Ziegel für das neue Haus.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

tiefgründige Initiative
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Eine tiefgründige Initiative kann nachhaltige Veränderungen schaffen.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

wahlbezogen
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Der Wahlprozess im Land wurde in den letzten Jahren reformiert.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

Vertrag abschließen
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
Das Unternehmen wird einen neuen Lieferanten für Materialien beauftragen.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

prahlerei
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Der Manager prahlte mit der Entlassung von Leuten, tat aber nichts.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

Konsum
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
Hoher Energieverbrauch führt zu höheren Stromrechnungen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

Monolog
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
Der Schauspieler hielt einen kraftvollen Monolog auf der Bühne.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

Übertreibung
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Seine Geschichte über den Fisch, den er gefangen hat, war eindeutig eine Übertreibung.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Der Film wurde für seine Wahrscheinlichkeit in Bezug auf echte Ereignisse gelobt.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

verheerend
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen seiner verheerenden Sicherheitsverstöße mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

Verleumdung
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
Der Politiker verklagte die Zeitung wegen der Verbreitung von Verleumdungen über sein Privatleben.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

eine kleine Süßwasserschildkröte
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
Die Terrapin kroch langsam in den Teich.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detektiv
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
Der Detektiv löste das Geheimnis in nur zwei Tagen.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
B1 noun trend

trend

Trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

Natur. Charakter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
Die ruhige Natur der Umgebung hilft der Heilung.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

Jäger
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Der Jäger verfolgte das Reh durch den Wald.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

schweres Verbrechen
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Er wurde eines schweren Verbrechens für schuldig befunden und zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

unterdurchschnittlich
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Der unterdurchschnittlich große Welpe hatte Schwierigkeiten, mit seinen Geschwistern mitzuhalten.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Antiseptikum / antiseptisch
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
Die Krankenschwester wendete ein Antiseptikum auf die Wunde an.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

Esel
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
Der Esel trug schwere Taschen den Berg hinauf.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

Perfidi
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Seine Perfidie schockierte alle, die ihm vertraut hatten.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

Placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Der Patient erhielt ein Placebo, um die Wirkung des echten Medikaments zu vergleichen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

Glück
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

absichtlich gemacht
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Seine absichtlichen Handlungen zeigten große Sorgfalt und Nachdenklichkeit.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

Widerlegung
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Ihr Aufsatz war eine starke Widerlegung der gegnerischen Theorie.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

wir
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Wir gehen heute Nachmittag in den Park.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
Ihr strahlendes Lächeln erhellte die Stimmung aller.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

Verbindung; Bindung;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Es gibt eine klare Verbindung zwischen Bildung und wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

Amphitheater
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
Das Konzert fand in einem alten Amphitheater statt.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

außer
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Jeder wurde eingeladen, außer John.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

kultur
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Das Lernen über verschiedene Kulturen hilft uns, Vielfalt zu verstehen und zu schätzen.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

Entscheidungsfindung
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
Die Entscheidungsfindung des CEO war entscheidend für den Erfolg des Unternehmens.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

plündern
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Die Banditen plünderten das Dorf in der Nacht.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prosperierend / ruhmreich
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Er erinnerte sich oft an die glorreichen Tage seiner Jugend.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

Annahme
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Sein Plan basierte auf der Annahme, dass sich der Markt schnell erholen würde.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Seine Entschlossenheit und harte Arbeit führten ihn zum Erfolg.
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.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.