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B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrouillieren
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
Die Polizei patrouilliert nachts auf den Straßen, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sprachlos machen
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Der Trick des Magiers brachte das Publikum zum Staunen.
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

Treue
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
Die Treue eines Hundes zu seinem Besitzer ist unübertroffen.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

skeptizismus, zweifel
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Sein Skeptizismus gegenüber neuer Technologie macht ihn oft resistent gegenüber Veränderungen.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Sein Urteilsvermögen in Geschäft Entscheidungen machte ihn erfolgreich.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

Optiker
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
Der Optiker passte meine neuen Brillen so an, dass sie besser passten.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

Version; Form; Bericht
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Dies ist die neueste Version der Software.
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

alles
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
Sie gab ihr ganzes Geld für Bücher aus.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Große Mauer von China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Die Große Mauer von China ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Welt.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentiert
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

hinzuzufügen
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Der Autor entschied sich, ein neues Kapitel zur überarbeiteten Ausgabe hinzuzufügen.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Er wurde ein Fanatiker genannt, weil er sich weigerte, die Ansichten anderer zu hören.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

Generalisierung
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Die Rede war voller Allgemeinplätze und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

erdnuss
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
Geröstete Erdnüsse sind ein beliebter Snack in vielen Ländern.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

Glaubensbekenntnis
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
Ehrlichkeit war immer das zentrale Glaubensbekenntnis seines Lebens.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

Theater
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Wir gehen heute Abend ins Theater.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

weibisch
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Die Kritiker beschrieben ihn als weibisch aufgrund seiner sanften Art.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visuell
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
Der Film wurde für seine beeindruckenden visuellen Effekte gelobt.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

Bösartigkeit, Unmoral
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
Die Geschichte hebt die Bösartigkeit des grausamen Königs hervor.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

Orchidee
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
Die weiße Orchidee auf dem Fensterbrett blühte monatelang.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

stark, scharf
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Der starke Kontrast zwischen Armut und Reichtum war in der Stadt offensichtlich.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.
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.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

eine steile oder raue Klippe oder Felswand
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
Die Wanderer kletterten auf die zerklüftete Klippe, um den Gipfel zu erreichen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

widerspenstig
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Storch
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
Der Storch baute sein Nest auf dem hohen Kamin.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

bedrohlich; einschüchternd
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen bedrohlich aus vor dem Sturm.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

Pentaeder
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
Im Mathematikunterricht erklärte der Lehrer die Struktur eines Pentaeders.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

Speicherfestigung
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Schlaf spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Konsolidierung von Erinnerungen.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

Kritik
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
Die Politik zog schwere Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit an.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

Dreiergruppe
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
Das Jazztrio spielte wunderschön beim Konzert.
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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

unbegründet
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Seine Wut gegenüber dem Personal war völlig unbegründet.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplizieren
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Die Bakterien vermehren sich schnell unter warmen Bedingungen.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Tabu
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
In einigen Kulturen gilt es als Tabu, über Geld zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

Voraussicht
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Seine Voraussicht half dem Unternehmen, finanzielle Verluste zu vermeiden.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

Straßenhändler
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
Der Straßenhändler ging durch das Dorf und verkaufte frische Früchte.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

Massaker
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Das Schlachtfeld war nach dem brutalen Krieg mit Massaker gefüllt.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

theoretisch
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
Die Idee bleibt größtenteils theoretisch ohne reale Beweise.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramm
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Der Zauberer zog ein Pentagramm auf den Boden als Teil des Rituals.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

Weisheit
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Ihre Weisheit bei der Lösung von Problemen verschaffte ihr den Respekt ihrer Kollegen.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

beschuldigen
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
Gib mir nicht die Schuld für den Fehler.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

ausgezeichnet; von höchster Qualität
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
Das Auto ist in ausgezeichnetem Zustand.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

rezept
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
Ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Schokoladenkuchen gefunden.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

lebendig; hell; klar;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
Sie hat lebendige Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit auf dem Land.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

überschatten
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
Der Skandal überschattete seine Erfolge.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

Berechnung
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Komplexe Berechnungen sind für KI-Modelle erforderlich.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

Vorhut
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
Das Unternehmen ist an der Spitze der technologischen Innovation.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

kirchlich
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
Der Rat wurde von mehreren hochrangigen Kirchenvertretern besucht.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

entschlüsseln, dekodieren, übersetzen
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Es dauerte Stunden, um die alte Schrift zu entschlüsseln.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Schicht
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
Die obere Schicht der Gesellschaft genoss Privilegien, die anderen nicht zur Verfügung standen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Fünfeck
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Das Pentagon ist eines der bekanntesten Regierungsgebäude der Vereinigten Staaten.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Notizbuch
Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
Sie öffnete ihr Notizbuch, um einige Ideen aufzuschreiben.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Ei
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen hatte ich Rührei zum Frühstück.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
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 /dʒɒb/

Job

Arbeit; Job; Stelle
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Sie fand einen neuen Job bei dem Technologieunternehmen nach ihrem Abschluss.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mittelmäßig
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber insgesamt mittelmäßig.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

Nicht-Eingriff-Politik
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Laissez-faire-Politiken fördern private Unternehmen.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

geschehen
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Es stellte sich heraus, dass er über sein Alter gelogen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

Ordnung
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
Die Ordnung in ihrem Zimmer spiegelte die Gewohnheit wider, alles an seinen Platz zurückzustellen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

erschöpft
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
Nach dem langen Meeting fühlte sie sich völlig erschöpft.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

außenposten
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Die Soldaten wurden an einem abgelegenen Außenposten stationiert.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

unten
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Er ging langsam die Treppe hinunter.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Der Jongleur unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen erstaunlichen Balltricks.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

ausüben
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Er setzte all seine Kraft ein, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

abtrünnig
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Während der Debatte waren nur wenige abtrünnige Stimmen zu hören.
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.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

Hälfte
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Er hat die Hälfte des Kuchens gegessen.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

Verfärbung
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
Sonnenexposition verursacht eine Verfärbung des Stoffs.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

vorsichtig; klug; weise;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es ist klug, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

erbrechen, ausspucken
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Das kaputte Rohr spuckte Wasser über den gesamten Boden.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

Kruste
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Die alten Rohre waren aufgrund einer starken Verkrustung von Mineralien blockiert.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

so
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Sie war so glücklich mit dem Geschenk.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

siebte
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Ihr Geburtstag ist am siebten Juli.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

mikroskopisch
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
Die Probe enthielt mikroskopische Partikel.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

einige
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
Ich habe etwas Geld in meiner Brieftasche.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

wortwörtlich oder buchstäblich
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Sie wiederholte seine Anweisungen wortwörtlich, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

ausscheiden
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Menschen scheiden Kohlendioxid durch Atmung aus.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

beneidenswert
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
Ihr Erfolg war unter ihren Kollegen beneidenswert.
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 /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

Dirigent / Stromleiter
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Der Dirigent schwenkte seinen Taktstock, um das Orchester zu beginnen.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Immunität
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
Der Diktator regierte mit Impunität und ignorierte internationale Gesetze.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

Elektronik
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Er hat Elektronik an der Universität studiert.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

Elixier
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
Die alte Legende sprach von einem Elixier, das ewige Jugend verleihen konnte.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Er hat nach dem Fahrplan des Zuges gefragt.