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.

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.

C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

Trunkenheit

Meaning

the state of being drunk or intoxicated

Example

His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.

Seine häufige Trunkenheit führte zum Verlust seiner Arbeit.

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

Proteine sind wichtig für den Aufbau und die Reparatur von Geweben im Körper.

C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Example

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

zahlreich; viele; reichlich

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Es gibt zahlreiche Vorteile, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

Ding

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

Das ist das Ding, nach dem ich gesucht habe.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

schuldig

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

Der Richter erklärte den schuldig befundenen Beamten für untragbar im Amt.

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.

C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

Example

Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.

Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

bitter; von starkem Geschmack; wütend und enttäuscht zeigend

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

Das Medikament hatte einen bitteren Geschmack.

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

von

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch, vor dem Fenster.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

fangen

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

Kannst du den Ball fangen, den ich werfe?

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen

Meaning

A very small island.

Example

The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.

Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

schärfen, verbessern

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

Sie hat ihre Präsentationsfähigkeiten vor dem großen Meeting geschärft.

C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

überdachter Gang

Meaning

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

Example

The breezeway connected the house to the garage.

Der überdachte Gang verband das Haus mit der Garage.

C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

Erleichterung

Meaning

The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.

Example

Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.

Ihre Erleichterung hat dazu beigetragen, dass das Treffen reibungslos verlief.

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

Tableau

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

Die Schauspieler erstarrten in einem Tableau, das den letzten Moment des Stücks einfing.

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.

C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

jährliche Rente

Meaning

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

Example

She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.

Sie erhält eine jährliche Rente aus der Lebensversicherung ihres verstorbenen Ehemanns.

C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

laut rufen

Meaning

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

Example

The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.

Die Vociferance der Demonstranten füllte die Straßen.

C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

Salzwasser

Meaning

Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.

Example

The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.

Die Oliven wurden in Salzwasser aufbewahrt, um sie frisch zu halten.

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

anbieten, vorlegen

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

Sie reichte ihre Hand als Zeichen der Freundschaft.

A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

zweimal

Meaning

two times

Example

I have seen that movie twice.

Ich habe diesen Film zweimal gesehen.

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

zunehmend

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

Die Menschen sind zunehmend besorgt über den Klimawandel.

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

blockiert

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

Die Tür ist blockiert und wird sich nicht öffnen.

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.

B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

entgegengesetzt

Meaning

being against or in disagreement with something

Example

She is strongly opposed to animal testing.

Sie ist entschieden gegen Tierversuche.

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.

C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng

Meaning

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Example

Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.

Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.

A1 noun /taʊn/

town

Stadt

Meaning

a human settlement smaller than a city

Example

The town was quiet on Sundays.

Die Stadt war sonntags ruhig.

C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig

Meaning

Having many different forms or appearances.

Example

The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.

Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.

A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

Vereinbarungen

Meaning

Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.

Example

Agreements strengthen partnerships.

Vereinbarungen stärken Partnerschaften.

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

einfühlsam

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

Sie war einfühlsam gegenüber den Kämpfen ihrer Freundin.

C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

scharfsinnig

Meaning

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

Example

His incisive comments revealed the core issues.

Seine scharfsinnigen Kommentare enthüllten die Kernprobleme.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

störend; problematisch

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

Der störende Schüler hat die Klasse wieder gestört.

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

Protektionismus

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

Der Protektionismus der Regierung half lokalen Unternehmen zu wachsen.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.

C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

Luftröhre

Meaning

the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe

Example

The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.

Die Luftröhre ist durch Knorpelringe geschützt, die sie offen halten.

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

korruptibel

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

Er war dafür bekannt, korruptibel zu sein und nahm oft Bestechungsgelder an.

C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

Heptagon

Meaning

A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

Example

The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.

Der Mathematiklehrer zeichnete ein Heptagon an die Tafel.

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

Spannung; Druck; Erschöpfung;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

Lange Arbeitszeiten belasteten seine Gesundheit.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

verteidigend

Meaning

Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.

Example

His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.

Seine verteidigenden Bemerkungen stellten seinen Ruf wieder her.

B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

alt; wertvoll;

Meaning

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

Example

She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.

Sie sammelte antike Möbel aus der viktorianischen Ära.

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

verschieben

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

Sie musste ihren Fokus auf das neue Projekt verschieben.

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.

A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

stolz

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

Sie war stolz auf die akademischen Leistungen ihrer Tochter.

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

einschließen

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

Der Preis schließt alle Steuern ein.

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

Example

The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.

Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.

C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

beruhigen

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

Example

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

Der Kapitän versuchte, die ängstliche Crew zu beruhigen.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudieren

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Das Publikum applaudierte der Aufführung.

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

Bürger

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

Jeder Bürger hat das Recht zu wählen.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper

Meaning

A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.

Example

The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.

Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.

A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum

Meaning

a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited

Example

We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.

Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.

C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan

Meaning

Lasting for only a short time.

Example

There was a momentary silence in the room.

Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.

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.

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.

C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

kugelförmig

Meaning

Having the shape of a globe; spherical.

Example

The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.

Der Wissenschaftler studierte den kugelförmigen Sternhaufen.

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

übertreffen

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

Das Unternehmen hat seine Konkurrenten im Verkauf im letzten Jahr übertroffen.

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.

C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

Zustand der Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung

Meaning

The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

Example

She maintained her composure during the interview.

Sie bewahrte ihre Ruhe während des Interviews.

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

Wahl

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

Die Wahl findet nächsten Monat statt.

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.

C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

Maßstab; Kriterium

Meaning

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

Example

His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.

Seine Ehrlichkeit wurde der Maßstab, nach dem alle anderen Mitarbeiter gemessen wurden.

C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

mit den Zähnen knirschen

Meaning

to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration

Example

He began to gnash his teeth in rage.

Er begann, vor Wut mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

Ingwer

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

Der Koch fügte frischen Ingwer zum Wok hinzu, um den Geschmack und das Aroma zu verstärken.

C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmeln

Meaning

To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.

Example

He mumbled an apology before leaving.

Er murmelte eine Entschuldigung, bevor er ging.

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine bestimmte Qualität oder Art; die beste Darstellung von etwas

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

Sie ist der Inbegriff von Anmut und Freundlichkeit.

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

echt; authentisch; wahr; nicht falsch

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

Dies ist ein echter Diamant, kein falscher.

B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

Eisenbahn

Meaning

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

Example

The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.

Die Eisenbahn verbindet die Stadt mit mehreren nahegelegenen Städten.

A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

Ansprache; Rede;

Meaning

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

Example

The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.

Der Präsident hielt eine inspirierende Rede vor der Nation.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch

Meaning

pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities

Example

They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.

Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

Sprache

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

Englisch ist eine globale Sprache für Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft geworden.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

Selbstbeherrschung

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Selbstbeherrschung hilft, impulsive Entscheidungen zu vermeiden.

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

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.

A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

Stadtzentrum

Meaning

the central part of a city

Example

They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag mit Einkäufen im Stadtzentrum.

C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

Evangelist

Meaning

A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.

Example

The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.

Der Evangelist reiste durch das Land und verbreitete seine Botschaft.

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

beißen

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

Der Hund könnte beißen, wenn er sich bedroht fühlt.

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

Bunker

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

Sie versteckten sich während des Luftangriffs in einem Bunker.

C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

Gouvernante

Meaning

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

Example

The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.

Die junge Dame wurde während des Festivals von einer Duéna begleitet.

A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

Leser

Meaning

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

Example

She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.

Sie ist eine schnelle Leserin, die Bücher an einem Tag beendet.

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

Polytheismus

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

Die alten Griechen praktizierten Polytheismus und verehrten Götter wie Zeus und Athena.

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.

C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

Somnambule

Meaning

A person who sleepwalks.

Example

The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.

Der Somnambule ging nachts aus dem Haus.

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up

Meaning

cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance

Example

She applied makeup before the party.

Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

klassisch oder traditionell

Meaning

relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature

Example

She loves listening to classical music while studying.

Sie liebt es, klassische Musik beim Lernen zu hören.

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

sanft

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

Er war immer sanft mit Kindern.

C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

übel

Meaning

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Example

She felt queasy after the long boat ride.

Sie fühlte sich schlecht nach der langen Bootsfahrt.

B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernisieren

Meaning

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

Example

The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.

Das Unternehmen plant, seine IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren.

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.

A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch

Meaning

The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.

Example

She is learning English to study abroad.

Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.

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 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Pugnacität

Meaning

A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

Example

The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.

Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.