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C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

eine Person, die Frauen liebt oder bewundert
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Als bekannter Philogynist setzte er sich für die Bildung von Frauen ein.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

Auslieferung
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
Die Auslieferung des Verdächtigen wurde aufgrund rechtlicher Probleme verzögert.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
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 /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

Verrat; Treuebruch
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Sein Verrat an ihrer Freundschaft verletzte sie tief.
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

Lieferung; Entbindung
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
Die Lieferung des Pakets verzögerte sich aufgrund schlechter Wetterbedingungen.
B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

Land
Meaning
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
Example
She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.
Sie genießt die Ruhe und Schönheit des Landes.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

exzentrisch
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
Der Künstler war bekannt für seinen exzentrischen Stil.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

sich niederlassen
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Sie beschlossen, sich in einem ruhigen Dorf niederzulassen.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
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 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

bezogen auf Bäume mit Zapfen
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Kiefern sind Nadelbäume und wachsen in kälteren Klimazonen.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

Einstellung
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Es gab eine vorübergehende Einstellung der Feindseligkeiten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

aufblasen; künstlich erhöhen
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
Der Mechaniker blies den Reifen auf den richtigen Druck auf.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

List, Täuschung
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Er benutzte jeden Trick, um ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

Dienstag
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Wir haben am Dienstag ein Meeting geplant.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

niedriges Land entlang eines Flusses, normalerweise fruchtbar und flach
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
Die Bauern bauten Ernten auf dem fruchtbaren Intervallland am Fluss an.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

quantifizierbar
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
Die Auswirkungen des Projekts sind quantifizierbar.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

Allwissenheit
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
Der Erzähler des Romans hat eine Aura von Allwissenheit, indem er die Gedanken jeder Figur offenlegt.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebellisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
Der rebellische Schüler weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

zeugen / erzeugen
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
Gewalt zieht mehr Gewalt nach sich.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

Plenipotentiär
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
Der Botschafter war ein Plenipotentiär, der geschickt wurde, um den Vertrag zu verhandeln.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

Niedrigwasser
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Während einer Nipptide ist der Wasserstand minimal.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

Natrium
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
Natrium ist ein essentielles Element, um das Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper aufrechtzuerhalten.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

scheinen
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Die Sonne wird morgen hell scheinen.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

berechnend
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Er hatte einen kalten und berechnenden Ansatz im Geschäft.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

sterbenskrank; im Verfall oder Sterben
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
Der moribunde Patient war in kritischem Zustand.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

Avocado
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
Avocado ist reich an gesunden Fetten und beliebt in Salaten und auf Toast.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

heimlich
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

vorläufig
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
Die Vereinbarung war nur vorläufig, bis der endgültige Vertrag unterschrieben wurde.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

Esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, wird den Klienten vor Gericht vertreten.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

heißes Getränk
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge ein heißes Getränk wie Tee oder Kaffee am Morgen.
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olympisch
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
Sie trainierte hart, um an den Olympischen Spielen teilzunehmen.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Besorgnis, Angelegenheit der Besorgnis
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Umweltprobleme betreffen uns alle.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

Leihpferd, abgedroschen
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Das alte Leihpferd zog immer noch die Kutsche.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

Kohle
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
Die Fabrik verwendet immer noch Kohle als ihre Hauptquelle für Energie.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sie servierten ein gigantisches Mahl beim Fest.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

Glück
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

Nenner
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
Im Bruch 3/4 ist die Zahl 4 der Nenner.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

ungerecht; unlauter;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es ist unfair, sie für etwas verantwortlich zu machen, das sie nicht getan hat.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

vorbereiten
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Sie muss das Abendessen für ihre Familie vorbereiten.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

Reorganisation
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
Das Unternehmen durchlief eine Reorganisation, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

Abschweifung
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Ihre Geschichte war voller interessanter Abschweifungen.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

ausstrahlen
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Ein süßer Duft emanierte aus dem Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

angrenzend
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
Das Hotel ist angrenzend an das Einkaufszentrum.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

tollpatschig
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
Der tollpatschige Kellner verschüttete die Getränke auf dem Tisch.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

Nähe
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
Die Nähe ihrer Häuser machte sie zu engen Freunden.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

Referenz
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Bitte geben Sie Referenzen an, um Ihre Forschungsaussagen zu unterstützen.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

Rätsel
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
Das Leben bleibt für viele ein Rätsel.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

Desinfektion
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Regelmäßige Desinfektion hält Geräte keimfrei.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

rahmen
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Ein gerahmter Stammbaum kann in Ihrem Haus ausgestellt werden.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

Epistel
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Er schrieb seinem Freund einen langen Brief über seine Reisen.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Ein guter Plan hält dich fokussiert.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

unhöflich; unverschämt;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Seine unzivilen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden beleidigt.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

Kreis
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Die Kinder saßen in einem Kreis.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

Raubmilbenkrankheit
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
Der streunende Hund litt an Raubmilbenkrankheit.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

Einrichtung
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
Die Einrichtung war gut gepflegt.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Es gibt eine starke Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Schwestern.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Gift
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
Der Biss der Schlange enthält tödliches Gift.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustriert
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Sie fühlte sich frustriert, nachdem sie die Prüfung nicht bestanden hatte.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

deckel
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Bitte setzen Sie den Deckel wieder auf das Glas.
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

Drehpunkt
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
Der Lehrer wurde der Drehpunkt des Wandels in der Schule.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

minimum
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
In diesem Jahr gab es eine minimale Arbeitslosenquote.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

Boot
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Wir nahmen ein kleines Boot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

Glück
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

Figur; Bild; Zahl;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
Die Verkaufszahlen dieses Quartals übertrafen alle Erwartungen.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

höhle; kavität;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Die Forscher entdeckten antike Malereien an den Wänden der Höhle.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

rein
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Sie fühlte reine Freude, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

Thema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
Das Thema der Besprechung war die Erweiterung des Unternehmens.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

abenteuerlustig
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Sie nahmen an abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren und Wandern teil.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Schaf
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Der Bauer hält eine große Herde Schafe.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

stumpf und dick
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
Der stumpy kleine Hund wedelte begeistert mit dem Schwanz.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

nachdenken / Inspirationsquelle
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Sie saß am Fenster, um über ihre Zukunft nachzudenken.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

undeutlich sprechen, betrügen
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Er wich aus, als man ihn nach seiner Beteiligung an dem Deal fragte.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

bevölkerungsreich
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
China ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

Einlass
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Das Boot fuhr in einen engen Einlass entlang der Küste.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

Bewässerungsflüssigkeit
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
Der Arzt verwendete während des Verfahrens ein steriles Bewässerungsflüssigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

Glück
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

Guppyfisch
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Der Guppyfisch ist perfekt für Anfänger, die ein Aquarium starten möchten.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

Kralle
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
Die Katze streckte ihre scharfen Krallen aus, um den Baum zu erklimmen.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

Trübung
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
Die Trübung des Wassers erschwerte das Sehen der Fische.