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C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
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.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

Schüler, der ohne Erlaubnis die Schule schwänzt; jemand, der seine Pflicht vermeidet
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
Der Direktor rief die Eltern an, als ihr Kind beim Schulschwänzen erwischt wurde.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

männliches Reh / sich widersetzen
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
Das Pferd begann wild zu bucken, als der Reiter versuchte, sich festzuhalten.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

süß
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Dieser Welpe ist so süß!
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

entschärfen
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
Der Anwalt versuchte, die Taten seines Klienten zu entschärfen, indem er seine schwierige Kindheit hervorhob.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emanzipieren
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
Das Gesetz wurde entwickelt, um Sklaven zu emanzipieren und ihnen die volle Staatsbürgerschaft zu gewähren.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picken
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
Das Huhn begann, an den auf dem Boden verstreuten Körnern zu picken.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Er trug einen bequemen Lungi, während er zu Hause entspannte.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

überzeugend
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument überzeugte die Jury.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

bunt
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Das Festival zog eine bunte Menge von Künstlern, Musikern und Touristen an.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasiv
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Verfahren minimal invasiv war.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Sie sprach mit Offenheit über die Herausforderungen, denen sie gegenüberstand.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

Minarett
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
Das Minarett der Moschee war aus mehreren Kilometern Entfernung zu sehen.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegieren
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Der Manager entschied sich, den Spieler auf die Bank zu verweisen.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

lieb
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Sie ist ihren Großeltern sehr lieb.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

brechen
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
Das Seil brach unter dem Gewicht.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

scheinbar
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Sein scheinbarer Grund für das Verlassen war Krankheit, aber viele zweifelten daran.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

Phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Eine Phalanx von Reportern wartete vor dem Gericht.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

erklärbar
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Seine plötzliche Wut war erklärbar, angesichts der stressigen Situation.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

unwirtlich
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
Die Wüste ist ein unwirtliches Umfeld für die meisten Pflanzen.
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

kakophonisch
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
Die kakophonen Geräusche der Stadt hielten sie die ganze Nacht wach.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

Erzähler
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Der Erzähler führte das Publikum durch die komplexe Handlung.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
Der incipiente Sturm ließ den Himmel dunkel und schwer werden.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Ausdruck der Überraschung
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
Wow, diese Aufführung war unglaublich!
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

sich beschweren / eine Art von Vogel
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Er beschwert sich immer über die langen Arbeitsstunden.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

absprechen
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Er legte seine Treue zum alten Regime ab.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

Notfallplan
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
Das Unternehmen hat einen Notfallplan für wirtschaftliche Abschwünge.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

kompetent; fähig
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Sie ist eine kompetente Managerin, die alle Aufgaben effizient erledigt.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

Schuss
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Er hat ein Schuss aufs Tor gemacht.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

erblich; von den Vorfahren vererbt
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
Die erbliche Krankheit wurde über Generationen hinweg weitergegeben.
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

Ökonomie
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
Er studiert Wirtschaftswissenschaften an der Universität.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

Polsterung / Füllung
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
Der Stuhl hatte zusätzliches Polster für mehr Komfort.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilaw
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Wir haben ein köstliches Hähnchenpilav zum Abendessen genossen.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Telefon
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Ich muss einen Anruf bei meinem Freund tätigen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

Chilipulver
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Chilipulver hinzu, um das Gericht schärfer zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Die Garnison verteidigte die Festung gegen die Eindringlinge.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

Instandhaltung
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
Die Instandhaltung des alten Hauses ist sehr teuer.
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

Genetik
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
Genetik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

irrationaler und persistierender Glaube, dass Menschen 'dir etwas antun wollen' oder dich ständig beobachten
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Seine ständige Paranoia machte es schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

Euphorie, ekstase, Hochgefühl
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Der Gewinn der Meisterschaft brachte ein Gefühl der Euphorie.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

Polygon
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
Der Künstler zeichnete ein buntes Polygon auf die Leinwand.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anis
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Anissamen werden oft in traditionellen Desserts und Tees verwendet.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

Person
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Sie ist eine nette Person, die immer anderen hilft.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

vorsichtig sein
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Hund in der Nähe des Tores.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

Leichtgläubigkeit
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
Der Betrug war erfolgreich aufgrund der Leichtgläubigkeit des Opfers.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

werden
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Sie wurde nach Jahren des Studiums Ärztin.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

Marginalisierung
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Wirtschaftspolitiken sollten die Marginalisierung der Armen angehen.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Der Safran-Stoff sah im Sonnenlicht wunderschön aus.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

Stimmung; Laune;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Sie war in guter Laune, nachdem sie die Nachricht erhalten hatte.
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

isoliert
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Technologische Fortschritte führen oft dazu, dass Menschen isoliert werden.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

Umweltzerstörung
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
Umweltzerstörung bedroht die Biodiversität.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

trocken
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
Die Wüste ist bekannt für ihr trockenes Klima.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Oger
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Oger, der im dunklen Wald lebte.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Was ist der Punkt, über dieses Thema zu streiten?
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 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

besorgniserregend; beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Die sinkenden Noten des Schülers waren besorgniserregend für seine Eltern.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

selbstzufriedenes Lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Er schmunzelte, als er die Diskussion gewann.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

streit
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Ein Streit brach draußen vor der Bar spät in der Nacht aus.
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

regionaler Forum
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
Das regionale Forum diskutierte die Auswirkungen der Abholzung.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

Makronährstoffe
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Proteine, Fette und Kohlenhydrate sind wichtige Makronährstoffe.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

obwohl
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie trotzdem nach draußen.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

hausaufgabe
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Ich muss meine Mathe-Hausaufgabe vor dem Abendessen beenden.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

Absolvent
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Sie wird nächstes Jahr von der Universität abschließen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

kupfer
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter von Elektrizität.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

kooperieren
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Die Teams kooperieren, um ihre gemeinsamen Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

Hausmeister, Gebäudewart
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
Der Hausmeister der Schule arbeitete jede Nacht spät, um sicherzustellen, dass die Klassenzimmer makellos waren.
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Menschen haben ein vestigiales Steißbein, das seine ursprüngliche Funktion nicht mehr erfüllt.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

algorithmusbasiert
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Algorithmische Prozesse treiben künstliche Intelligenzsysteme an.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

ein weiches Geräusch machen, wie beim Gehen im Matsch; unterdrücken oder zum Schweigen bringen
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Seine Stiefel machten ein Squelch-Geräusch im nassen Boden.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalisieren
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Die Regierung unternahm Schritte, um die Beziehungen zu normalisieren.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.