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C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

herablassend behandeln
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Behandle mich nicht herablassend mit deinem falschen Mitgefühl.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

Alphabetisierungsraten
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Alphabetisierungsraten beeinflussen die sozioökonomischen Bedingungen.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

fremd
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Sie liebt es, fremde Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

Vorschlag, Plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
Das Unternehmen machte den Investoren ein Geschäftsangebot.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

bezieht sich auf die Korrektur von Knochen- oder Muskelverformungen
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Sie besuchte einen orthopädischen Chirurgen wegen ihrer Rückenschmerzen.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

Pudding
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Meine Großmutter macht leckeren Schokoladenpudding zum Nachtisch.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

Entscheidungen
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Die richtigen Entscheidungen zur richtigen Zeit zu treffen war der Schlüssel zum Erfolg des Projekts.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

klinisch
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Der Arzt führte eine klinische Untersuchung durch.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

Kopf / Führer
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Sie drehte ihren Kopf, um aus dem Fenster zu sehen.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

Protest
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
Der Protest der Arbeiter gegen die ungerechte Behandlung wurde ignoriert.
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

ungutes Gefühl
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Sie hatte ein tiefes Gefühl des Unheils, als sie das verlassene Haus betrat.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

Universalität, Aufgeschlossenheit
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Ihre Katholizität der Interessen macht sie zu einer faszinierenden Person.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

Lehrbuch
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Sie kaufte ein neues Biologiebuch für ihren Kurs.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsiv, spontan
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Sie traf eine impulsive Entscheidung, das Auto zu kaufen.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

kreatives Werk
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Der Komponist betrachtete die Sinfonie als sein größtes kreatives Werk.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

süßkartoffel
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
Geröstete Süßkartoffeln sind eine gesunde und leckere Beilage.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

Hüfte
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Sie legte ihre Hände auf ihre Hüften.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke funkelten über den Nachthimmel.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

Verfall
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
Das einst große Imperium fiel in den Verfall.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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 /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

schnell laufen
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Die Mäuse rannten schnell über den Küchenboden, als die Lichter angingen.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

gestartet
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
Der Satellit wurde erfolgreich gestartet.
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
Das Regime des Diktators war von Korruption und Ungerechtigkeit geprägt.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

erpressen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Die Bande versuchte, Geld von den lokalen Geschäftsinhabern zu erpressen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

sich erfreuen
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Sie erfreuen sich ihres Erfolgs.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Sie stritten sich darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Glück
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

Kondensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Kondensation bildete sich auf den Fenstern während der kalten Nacht.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

anormales Wachstum
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
Das Gebäude wurde als eine Auswüchse in der Landschaft betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

mit Segeln fahren
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
Sie segelten im letzten Sommer über den Atlantischen Ozean.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Arzt
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

Bettler
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Der Bettler bettelte um Essen an der Straßenecke.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

Mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
Kalzium ist ein wichtiges Mineral für starke Knochen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

bürste
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Ich putze mir jeden Morgen die Zähne mit einer weichen Bürste.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

abgenutzt / alt
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Die shopworn Schuhe wurden mit Rabatt verkauft.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

Berater
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Er arbeitet als Finanzberater in einer Bank.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

zentripetal
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Die zentripetale Kraft hält die Planeten in ihrer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transzendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
Meditation kann zu transzendentalen Erfahrungen führen.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

kompakt
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Protonen und Neutronen sind kompakt angeordnet.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolithisch
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
Das Unternehmen behielt eine monolithische Struktur bei, die gegen Veränderungen resistent war.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

gezeiten
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Flut, um ihre Boote zu starten.
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

klinik
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
Sie ging zur Klinik für eine Gesundheitsuntersuchung.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

sprachgebrauch
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
Im rechtlichen Sprachgebrauch hat der Begriff eine andere Bedeutung.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

Entstehung
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
Das Entstehen neuer Technologien hat die Kommunikation verändert.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

elend; unglücklich; leidensverursachend
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Er fühlte sich elend, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Scharmützel
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Scharmützel nahe der Grenze.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

April
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
April ist für sein angenehmes Frühlingswetter bekannt.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

Übeltäter
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Der Übeltäter wurde wegen des Raubs verhaftet.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

unglücklich; vom Pech verfolgt
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Er hatte Pech, den Gewinnschuss zu verfehlen.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importieren
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
Das Land importiert Öl aus dem Ausland.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

ehrlich
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Sie ist als ehrliche und vertrauenswürdige Person bekannt.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

Beispiel
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Er ist ein gutes Beispiel für einen fleißigen Studenten.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

Produzent
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
Der Filmproduzent investierte Millionen in das neue Filmprojekt.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

standhaft; entschlossen; unbeirrbar
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Sie blieb standhaft in ihrem Engagement, den Armen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

Pomfretfisch
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pomfret-Curry mit Reis.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

Sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Die öffentliche Meinung war stark gegen die neue Politik.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

behindern
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Die neuen Regelungen könnten kleine Unternehmen behindern.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

Norme; Standard; Regel; Tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Spät arbeiten ist zum Standard in diesem Unternehmen geworden.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.
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.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

ungefähr
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
Die Kosten sind ungefähr und können sich später ändern.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.
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.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

den Durst stillen / löschen
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Kaltes Wasser zu trinken löschte ihren Durst.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

widersetzen
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Die Demonstranten widersetzten sich weiterhin dem Regierungsbann auf öffentliche Versammlungen.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

Animation
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
Die Animation in diesem Film ist unglaublich detailliert.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

verleumden
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Er wurde durch bösartige Gerüchte diffamiert.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromatisch
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
Der Koch verwendete aromatische Kräuter, um das Gericht zu würzen.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

Laub
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
Das Herbstlaub sah im Park atemberaubend aus.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.
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.
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 /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

französisch
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
Wir haben auf unserer Reise nach Paris leckeres französisches Essen genossen.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.