C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

festkörper mit flachen polygonalen flächen

Meaning

a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices

Example

The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.

Der Mathematiker studierte ein komplexes Polyeder-Modell.

C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

Example

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

Völlerei

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

Der Roman beschreibt die Völlerei der Aristokraten in der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

Adlerjunge

Meaning

A young eagle.

Example

The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.

Der Adlerjunge wartete im Nest, dass seine Mutter zurückkam.

C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben

Meaning

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

Example

They decided to affiance after years of friendship.

Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.

A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

jagen

Meaning

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

Example

The tigers hunt their prey at night.

Die Tiger jagen ihre Beute in der Nacht.

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

Gespenst / Angst

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

Die Bedrohung durch Inflation wurde zu einem politischen Bugaboo.

C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

Kralle

Meaning

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

Example

The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.

Der Adler ergriff den Fisch mit seinen scharfen Krallen.

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

liebesbezogen

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

Die Verse des Dichters waren voll von liebesbezogenen Themen.

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

unbewusst

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

Sie wippte unbewusst mit dem Fuß zum Rhythmus der Musik.

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.

C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

umgekehrt; entgegengesetzt

Meaning

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

Example

The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.

Der Preis von Waren ist umgekehrt mit ihrer Verfügbarkeit auf dem Markt verbunden.

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.

C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

bezogen auf bergige Regionen; in bergigen Umgebungen gefunden

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

Bergwälder beherbergen eine Vielzahl einzigartiger Arten.

B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise

Meaning

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

Example

The two sisters look very much alike.

Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.

B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse

Meaning

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

Example

She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.

Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.

C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

ängstlich

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Example

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

Der ängstliche Schüler zögerte, dem Lehrer eine Frage zu stellen.

C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rauh

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Example

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

Trotz seiner rauen Art war er sehr freundlich.

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrem sauber und ordentlich; makellos

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

Das Haus war nach der Reinigung blitzsauber und ordentlich.

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

ausspeien

Meaning

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

Example

The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.

Der Patient begann, dicken Schleim auszuspeien.

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

barmherzig; mitfühlend

Meaning

showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving

Example

The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.

Der barmherzige Richter gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.

C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis

Meaning

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

Example

Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.

Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.

C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

ehelich

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.

Sie feierten ihr eheliches Glück mit einer Hochzeitsreise.

B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen

Meaning

Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.

Example

Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.

Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

cholerisch

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

Sein cholerisches Wesen brachte ihn oft in Streitigkeiten.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

gefährden

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

Das Abholzen von Wäldern kann viele Tierarten gefährden.

C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar

Meaning

suitable for growing crops or farming

Example

The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.

Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

löschen

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

Die Feuerwehrleute konnten das Feuer innerhalb einer Stunde löschen.

C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

Konservatorium

Meaning

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.

Example

She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.

Sie wurde als Pianistin am Pariser Konservatorium ausgebildet.

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

asketisch

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in den Bergen, fernab von weltlichen Annehmlichkeiten.

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

Lebensstil

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Ein gesunder Lebensstil umfasst regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung.

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

Mülleimer

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

Bitte werfen Sie das Papier nach Gebrauch in den Mülleimer.

C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

selig

Meaning

blissfully happy or showing great joy

Example

She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.

Sie hatte ein seliges Lächeln, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.

B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe

Meaning

a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail

Example

The swallow built its nest under the roof.

Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

vielfältig

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

Verschiedene Industrien stärken die wirtschaftliche Resilienz.

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.

C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

ausrotten

Meaning

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

Example

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Alle haben die Party genossen.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

Präambel

Meaning

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

Example

The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.

Die Präambel der Verfassung beschreibt ihre grundlegenden Prinzipien.

A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll

Meaning

extremely good or impressive

Example

She had a wonderful time at the party.

Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

unter, darunter

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

Die Schlüssel waren unter dem Stapel Papiere versteckt.

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.

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

Verstoß

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

Das Unternehmen erlebte einen Verstoß gegen die Datensicherheit.

C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

vertrauenswürdig, als Referenzpunkt dienend

Meaning

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

Example

The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.

Der fiduziale Punkt auf der Karte sorgt für genaue Messungen.

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.

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

unvorbereitet

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

Er war unvorbereitet für die schwierige Prüfung.

C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

sozioökonomischer Fortschritt

Meaning

Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.

Example

Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.

Sozioökonomischer Fortschritt hebt marginalisierte Gemeinschaften an.

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

beraten / verleihen

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

Das Komitee wird sich beraten, um die neue Politik zu entscheiden.

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

winzig

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny.

Example

The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.

Der Fehler war so winzig, dass niemand ihn bemerkte.

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

falsch lesen

Meaning

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

Example

He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.

Er las die Anweisungen falsch und baute das Regal falsch.

C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

unterwerfen

Meaning

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Example

The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.

Das Imperium versuchte, die benachbarten Königreiche zu unterwerfen.

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

vorsichtig; aufmerksam; achtsam

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die Straße während der Stoßzeiten überquerst.

C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

verformen

Meaning

to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort

Example

The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.

Die intensive Hitze begann, den Plastikbehälter zu verformen.

C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

Example

She is majoring in human physiology at the university.

Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.

A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi

Meaning

A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities

Example

We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.

Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

genießen / Gewürz

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

Sie genoss die Gelegenheit, ins Ausland zu reisen.

C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestieren

Meaning

To make a forceful protest or objection.

Example

Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.

Die Bürger protestierten gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

anstößig

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen wurden von allen Anwesenden als anstößig empfunden.

C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

modrig und muffig

Meaning

smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned

Example

The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.

Das Zimmer roch modrig, nachdem es monatelang geschlossen war.

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

Verwirrung, Durcheinander, Chaos

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

Es gab Verwirrung über die Uhrzeit des Treffens, daher kam die Hälfte des Teams zu spät.

B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten

Meaning

to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply

Example

The news spread quickly through the town.

Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

erlassen

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

Die Regierung entschied sich, eine neue Bildungspolitik zu erlassen.

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.

C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonal

Meaning

relating to the lungs

Example

The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.

Der Patient litt an einer schweren Lungeninfektion.

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.

B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe

Meaning

a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence

Example

We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.

Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

Bandit

Meaning

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Example

The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.

Die Reisenden wurden in den Bergen von Banditen angegriffen.

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

sichern

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

Bitte sichern Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

Blut

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für Tests.

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

anwendbar

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

Diese Regel ist auch auf die Augenpflege anwendbar.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

behaupten

Meaning

to claim or profess something, often falsely

Example

The document purports to be an official government report.

Das Dokument gibt vor, ein offizieller Regierungsbericht zu sein.

B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

steif; fest; hart

Meaning

not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm

Example

The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.

Das alte Holzbrett war zu steif, um es zu biegen.

C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet

Meaning

widespread or common, often in a negative sense

Example

Corruption was rife in the old government system.

Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

kürz

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

Seine kürzere Antwort machte alle unbehaglich.

A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

Tablett

Meaning

a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles

Example

She carried the cups on a wooden tray.

Sie trug die Tassen auf einem Holztablett.

C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

fehleranfällig

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

Selbst Experten sind fehlbar und können Fehler machen.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

After

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

Der Arzt untersuchte das After des Patienten während der medizinischen Untersuchung.

C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

Gesetzgeber

Meaning

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

Example

Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.

Moses wird oft als großer Gesetzgeber in der Geschichte angesehen.

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.

A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

zurückkehren

Meaning

to come or go back to a place; to give back

Example

I will return home tomorrow.

Ich werde morgen nach Hause zurückkehren.

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.

C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt

Meaning

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

Example

His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.

Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.

A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während

Meaning

during the time that something is happening

Example

She was reading while waiting for the bus.

Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.

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.

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

allgegenwärtig

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

Smartphones sind in der modernen Gesellschaft allgegenwärtig geworden.

C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler

Meaning

A person who makes or sells wine.

Example

The vintner explained the process of making red wine.

Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

Tauschsystem

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

Antike Zivilisationen benutzten das Tauschsystem für den Handel.

C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

verzaubern

Meaning

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

Example

The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.

Die grazilen Bewegungen der Tänzerin verzauberten das Publikum.

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

Bakterien

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

Spezialisierte Bakterien helfen bei der Abfallzersetzung.