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C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

Verräter
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Er wurde nach dem Beitritt zur rivalisierenden politischen Partei als Verräter gebrandmarkt.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

Politik
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Effektive Politiken treiben die nationale Entwicklung voran.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

Reise oder Feier
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Reise für Journalisten, um ihr neues Resort zu bewerben.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

wahre Bildung
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
Wahre Bildung baut ein edles und schönes Leben auf.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

Abschiedsrede
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
Der Professor hielt eine berührende Abschiedsrede bei seiner Ruhestand Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

Ekstase
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
Sie war in völliger Ekstase, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

sehr starker sexueller Wunsch; ein leidenschaftlicher Wunsch nach etwas
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Seine Lust nach Macht korrumpierte ihn völlig.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

würde
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Er sagte, er würde mir morgen helfen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

Verlängerung; Erweiterung
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
Der Professor gewährte eine Fristverlängerung für die Abgabefrist der Aufgabe.
B1 noun trend

trend

Trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grob
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine groben Bemerkungen haben alle im Meeting beleidigt.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

Quark
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
Der Koch bereitete frischen Quark zu, indem er warme Milch mit Zitronensaft geronnen ließ.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

unmoralisch
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Er wurde wegen seines unmoralischen Verhaltens entlassen.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

pünktlich
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Sie ist immer pünktlich zu Besprechungen.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

flirten
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Sie flirtet oft mit ihren Kollegen bei der Arbeit.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

eine Menge von Artikeln, die auf einmal produziert oder verarbeitet werden
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Sie backte heute Morgen eine frische Charge Kekse.
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

schwarzer Kardamom
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Fügen Sie dem Curry schwarzen Kardamom für einen reichen, rauchigen Geschmack hinzu.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

Subtext
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Der Subtext seiner Rede deutete auf Uneinigkeit hin.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

von
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Das Buch wurde von einem berühmten Autor geschrieben.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privat; vertraulich; nicht öffentlich; individuell
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Dies ist ein privates Gespräch zwischen zwei Freunden.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

fruchtbar, produktiv
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
Der fruchtbare Boden brachte in diesem Jahr eine reiche Ernte.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

witzig; klug
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Ihre witzige Antwort auf die Frage des Kritikers beeindruckte das ganze Publikum.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

Ferocity, Gewalt, Intensität
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
Die Ferocity des Sturms war verheerend.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

Einsicht, Analysefähigkeit
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
Seine Einsicht half, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradiert
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Die Dorfbewohner wurden gezwungen, in degradierten Bedingungen zu leben.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Es schien unvorstellbar, dass sie den Marathon nach so wenig Training beenden könnte.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

Schmetterling
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Ein schöner Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

Vegetarier
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
Sie wurde Vegetarierin aus gesundheitlichen und ökologischen Gründen.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

verzerren
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
Die schlechte Telefonverbindung hat seine Worte verzerrt.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

Brechung
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
Die Brechung von Licht im Wasser lässt Objekte gebogen erscheinen.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

werbungstext
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
Auf dem Rücken des Covers war ein Werbetext, der den Roman lobte.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robust
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
Die robuste Infrastruktur stellt eine zuverlässige Kommunikation sicher.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

Totenkopf
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
Die Piratenflagge war mit einem finsteren Totenkopf markiert.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

Wunsch
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Er hat den starken Wunsch, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

Hintern
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Er saß den ganzen Tag auf seinem Hintern und tat nichts.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

vorstellen
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Sie stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder gleichberechtigten Zugang zu Bildung hat.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

Bedingung
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Er nahm das Jobangebot unter der Bedingung an, dass er zweimal pro Woche remote arbeiten kann.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

einfach und ungeschliffen; ländlichen Gebieten zugehörig
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Das rustikale Ferienhaus hatte Holzbalken und ein Strohdach.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

verbinden
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Soziale Medien helfen uns, mit anderen zu verbinden.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

nicht brennbar
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Dieses Material ist incombustibel und sicher für den Bau.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

ich
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Ich lerne jeden Tag Englisch.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

ein dreidimensionales Kunstwerk, das normalerweise aus Stein, Metall oder Holz besteht
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Die Freiheitsstatue ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen in New York.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

Entschädigung; Vergütung
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
Das Unternehmen leistete den im Unfall verletzten Arbeitern finanzielle Entschädigung.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

Ebbe
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Während der Ebbe konnten wir weiter am Strand laufen.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

Vielesser
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
Der Vielesser verschlang das Festmahl mit großer Begeisterung.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

gesprenkelt
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Die gesprenkelte Haut der Schlange half ihr, sich mit dem Waldboden zu vermischen.
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

Metzger
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
Der Metzger empfahl den besten Rinderbraten für unser Abendessen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

junge Stute
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
Das Fohlen rannte schnell über die Wiese.
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

verderbt
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
Der Film beschreibt das Leben eines verderbten Kriminellen.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Seine ungeschickten Bemerkungen verlegen alle bei der Dinnerparty.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

Panzer
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Der Panzer rollte mit mächtiger Rüstung über das Schlachtfeld.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
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.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

Gehirn
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Das Gehirn kann sich nur auf eine Sache gleichzeitig konzentrieren.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

reiben
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Sie rieb ihre Hände zusammen, um sie warm zu halten.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

flüssig werden, indem man Feuchtigkeit aus der Luft aufnimmt
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
Das Salz begann zu deliquescieren, nachdem es im feuchten Raum gelassen wurde.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

Kühlschrank
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Ich habe die Milch nach dem Frühstück in den Kühlschrank gestellt.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

übermäßig formell oder korrekt
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Sie sah prim aus in ihrem ordentlich gebügelten Kleid.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

geschickt überlisten
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
Das kleinere Unternehmen schaffte es, seinen größeren Konkurrenten geschickt zu überlisten.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

Rübe
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Wir haben Rüben in unserem Gemüsegarten gepflanzt.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

dialektisch
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
Sie nahm einen dialektischen Ansatz, um das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

Mutter
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Meine Mutter macht das beste hausgemachte Essen.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

kleiner Lkw mit offener Ladefläche; die Handlung des Sammelns oder Verbesserns von etwas
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Abholung für die zurückgegebenen Waren geplant.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

entsorgung
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
Die Entsorgung von Abfällen ist entscheidend, um eine saubere Umwelt zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

starke Frau
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Sie kämpfte wie eine Amazone im Wettbewerb.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

Häuschen
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem gemütlichen Häuschen am See.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

Nektar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Schmetterlinge trinken Nektar von den Blumen.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

taktlos
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Seine taktlose Bemerkung hat alle im Treffen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Zeremonie
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
Die Abschlusszeremonie fand in der Aula der Universität statt.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

Transpiration
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
Die Transpiration spielt eine Schlüsselrolle im Wasserkreislauf und beim Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

automatische Maschine
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Er arbeitete wie ein Automat, ohne Emotionen zu zeigen.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

Kaulquappe
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
Der Teich war voller Kaulquappen, die überall herumschwammen.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

U-Bahn
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Ich nehme die U-Bahn zur Arbeit jeden Morgen, weil sie schneller ist als mit dem Auto zu fahren.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

Bindung; Anleihe
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
Die starke Bindung zwischen Mutter und Kind war offensichtlich.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

von größter Bedeutung
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
Sicherheit hat in dieser Fabrik von größter Bedeutung.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.