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B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

teilweise; zum Teil;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Das Wetter war heute teilweise bewölkt.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

Ernte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
Unregulierte Ernte beeinflusst die Biodiversität der Ozeane.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

Meile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

Konzert
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Wir sind gestern Abend zu einem Konzert gegangen und haben die Live-Musik genossen.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

verzögern
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verzögert.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

beruflich
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Sie ist eine professionelle Tänzerin, die international auftritt.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

aufschließen
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Sie benutzte den Schlüssel, um die Tür aufzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

Rezitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Der Rezitationswettbewerb fand im Auditorium statt.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

Membran
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Die Zellmembran kontrolliert die Bewegung von Substanzen hinein und heraus aus der Zelle.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

Grenze
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Der Fluss markiert die Grenze.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

ungewöhnlich; seltsam;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Sie trug ein ungewöhnliches Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

illusorisch
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Sein Gefühl der Sicherheit war völlig illusorisch.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
Die Entscheidung basierte ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

eingebildet
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Er trug ein eingebildetes Lächeln, nachdem er die Debatte gewonnen hatte.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

Wurm
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
Der Vogel hat einen Wurm aus dem Gartenerde gefangen.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

Volatilität
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Die Volatilität des Aktienmarkts macht Investitionen riskant.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

persönlich nehmen
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Nimm es nicht persönlich, er wollte dich nicht verärgern.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
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.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
Das Taj Mahal gilt als eines der schönsten jemals erbauten Bauwerke.
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

Blüte
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Blüte.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

Hütte
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Sie verbrachten das Wochenende in einer gemütlichen Hütte in den Bergen.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

entblößen
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
Der Wald wurde durch illegales Abholzen der Bäume entblößt.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristokratisch; adelig
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Sie hatte eine aristokratische Haltung, die Respekt einflößte.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

blutig
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
Der Film war zu blutig für Kinder.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robust, widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Robuste Pflanzen können den harten Winter überstehen.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

Attribut
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Ein wichtiges Attribut von Holz ist seine Flexibilität.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

Ereignisse
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
Es fanden mehrere Ereignisse im ganzen Land statt.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Amphibien
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Frösche sind typische Amphibien, die sowohl im Wasser als auch an Land leben.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

Rivalität; Wettbewerb
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
Die Rivalität zwischen den beiden Teams machte das Spiel spannend.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

unerschütterlich; fest
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Ihr Glaube blieb trotz aller Herausforderungen unerschütterlich.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

atmen
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Pflanzen atmen auch, um Energie freizusetzen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

solistische Gesangsstück
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
Die Sopranistin führte eine ergreifende Aria im zweiten Akt auf.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

sorglos
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Er fuhr mit sorgloser Missachtung der Regeln.
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

gespannt
Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
Die Kinder waren vor Aufregung gespannt, als sie darauf warteten, dass der Zauberer auftauchte.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

Subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
Die Subvention der Landwirtschaft hilft den Landwirten, die Ernteproduktion aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

Offenbarung
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
Die Offenbarung von Unternehmensgeheimnissen führte zu einem großen Skandal.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

leise; ruhig
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Sie sprach leise, damit sie das Baby nicht weckte.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

Auswahl
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Der Auswahlprozess basiert auf Verdienst.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

Vorzeichen
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Dunkle Wolken presagen einen Sturm.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

vorahnung
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Sie hatte ein Gefühl für die bevorstehende Katastrophe.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

Urbanisierung
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
Urbanisierung führt zu einer besser entwickelten Infrastruktur.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
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 /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

verwirrt
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, nachdem sie die unerwartete Nachricht gehört hatte.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

Gangetischer Blätterfisch
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
Der gangetische Blätterfisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefunden.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Er wurde von den Literaturkritikern als Poetaster verspottet.
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 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Stammbaum
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Einen Stammbaum zu erstellen hilft, die Familiengeschichte zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

Leber
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Die Leber spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entfernung von Toxinen aus dem Körper.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

Kerze
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Sie zündete eine Kerze während des Stromausfalls an.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

Geburtshelfer
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
Der Geburtshelfer überwachte die Gesundheit der Mutter während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

abfangen
Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
Die Polizei fing das gestohlene Auto ab, bevor es die Grenze überschritt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativ
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Sie hob eine interrogative Augenbraue, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

Anstand; Höflichkeit; Würde
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
Der Diplomat bewahrte während der hitzigen Verhandlungen perfekten Anstand.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Es gab einen Ausbruch von Grippe in der Stadt.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

unfähig machen
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
Die schwere Verletzung hat den Spieler für den Rest der Saison außer Gefecht gesetzt.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

heuchlerisch fromm
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Er hielt eine heuchlerische Rede über Ehrlichkeit, während er selbst korrupt war.
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.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

Saft / schwächen
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Die lange Reise begann, seine Energie zu schwächen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

einwandfrei
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Sein Verhalten war einwandfrei während der Veranstaltung.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

Abzeichen
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Der Soldat trug stolz das Abzeichen seines Regiments.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

Lyra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Der Musiker spielte eine Melodie auf der Lyra.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

Gewohnheitsbildung
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
Die Gewohnheitsbildung erfordert Beständigkeit und Disziplin.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Er hatte ein perverses Vergnügen daran, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.
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, 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.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
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 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

kontextualisieren
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
Der Lehrer hat das historische Ereignis kontextualisiert, um es für die Schüler relevanter zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

Decke
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Sie wickelte sich in eine warme Decke in der kalten Nacht.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

verwirrt
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die seltsame Frage gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Der Student reichte eine Zusammenfassung des langen Artikels ein.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

einatmen
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Nehmen Sie einen tiefen Atemzug und atmen Sie langsam ein.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

Doppeldeckerbus
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Der rote Doppeldeckerbus ist ein berühmtes Symbol von London.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

Umstände
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Unter normalen Umständen wäre sie bereits angekommen.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

eiförmig
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine eiförmige Form in die Mitte der Leinwand.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

Auszahlung
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Die Auszahlung der Gehälter des Unternehmens war verzögert.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

Bombenschütze
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Der Bombenschütze warf die Bomben mit Präzision ab.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.