B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

gießen

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

Bitte gießen Sie das Wasser vorsichtig in das Glas.

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.

C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

barbarisch; grausam; wild

Meaning

extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage

Example

The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.

Die barbarische Behandlung von Gefangenen wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen verurteilt.

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

wald

Meaning

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth

Example

We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

Wir sind gestern im dichten Wald wandern gegangen.

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

Sie hob ihren Arm, um eine Frage zu stellen.

C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

skandalös

Meaning

having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy

Example

The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.

Der Journalist vermied es, im skandalösen Teil der Stadt zu bleiben.

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Wahrhaftigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

Ihre Wahrhaftigkeit in der Untersuchung trug dazu bei, den Fall schnell zu lösen.

B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament

Meaning

the highest legislative body in a country

Example

The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.

Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.

A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

krank; unwohl; in schlechter Gesundheit

Meaning

sick; unwell; in poor health

Example

He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.

Er fühlte sich krank und entschied sich, von der Arbeit zu Hause zu bleiben.

C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

Abkürzung

Meaning

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.

Example

The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.

Der Herausgeber veröffentlichte eine Abkürzung des langen Romans für Studenten.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.

C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

ausstatten

Meaning

to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire

Example

The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.

Die Soldaten waren in voller Kriegsrüstung ausgerüstet.

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.

B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

modisch und attraktiv; mit Eleganz oder Geschmack im Aussehen

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

Sie trug ein stylisches Kleid auf der Party.

C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

beflecken

Meaning

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

Example

The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.

Der weiße Stoff war von Tintenflecken befleckt.

A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl

Meaning

Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking

Example

She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.

Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.

C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt

Meaning

filled with love or admiration

Example

He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.

Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

Phonologie

Meaning

the study of the sound system of a language

Example

She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.

Sie studiert Phonologie, um zu verstehen, wie Laute im Englischen funktionieren.

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

Recht auf Zusatzleistungen

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

Der Richter genoss bestimmte Zusatzrechte, die mit seiner Position verbunden waren.

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

Jäger

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

Der Jäger verfolgte das Reh durch den Wald.

C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

Bittschrift

Meaning

An earnest or humble request or plea.

Example

She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.

Sie machte eine Bittschrift für Frieden während der hitzigen Diskussion.

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

Zooplankton

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

Zooplankton spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der aquatischen Nahrungskette.

A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

rein; klar; ohne Flecken; ohne Diskriminierung;

Meaning

clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;

Example

The water from the mountain spring is pure.

Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein.

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

blockiert

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

Die Tür ist blockiert und wird sich nicht öffnen.

B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung

Meaning

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

Example

Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.

Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.

A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

erfordern

Meaning

to need something; to demand or insist on

Example

This job requires excellent communication skills.

Dieser Job erfordert ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

verarbeitung

Meaning

the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling

Example

Data processing takes place in the server.

Datenverarbeitung findet auf dem Server statt.

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

beständig bitten

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

Das Kind beständigte seine Mutter um ein neues Spielzeug.

A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

morgen

Meaning

on the day after today; in the future

Example

Tomorrow we will visit the museum.

Morgen werden wir das Museum besuchen.

B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln

Meaning

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

Example

She is developing new skills in programming.

Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.

A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen

Meaning

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

Example

Discussions promote collaboration.

Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.

B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

begeistert

Meaning

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

Example

She was delighted with the surprise gift.

Sie war begeistert von dem Überraschungsgeschenk.

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 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

Täuschung

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

Der Täuschung des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum mit scheinbar unmöglichen Tricks.

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

aufgeben

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

Er entschied sich, seine Position als CEO aufzugeben.

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.

C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas

Meaning

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

Example

The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.

Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.

C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig

Meaning

unwilling to spend money; stingy

Example

He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.

Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

gescheitert; erfolglos;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

Sein gescheiterter Versuch, den Berg zu erklimmen, ließ ihn enttäuscht zurück.

C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse

Meaning

A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule

Example

Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.

Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.

A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

Mädchen

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

Das Mädchen spielte mit ihren Freunden im Park.

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

leichtgläubig

Meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Example

The credulous child believed every story she heard.

Das leichtgläubige Kind glaubte jede Geschichte, die es hörte.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

unbeliebt

Meaning

not liked or supported by many people

Example

The decision was unpopular with the public.

Die Entscheidung war in der Öffentlichkeit unbeliebt.

B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

festes Objekt, installierte Vorrichtung

Meaning

a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building

Example

The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.

Das Badezimmergerät wurde gestern installiert.

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

unwichtig

Meaning

not having much value, significance, or influence

Example

The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.

Das Detail schien im Vergleich zum Hauptproblem unwichtig zu sein.

C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

gehen

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

Ich gehe jeden Morgen zu Fuß zur Schule.

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

herzzerreißend; erschütternd; bewegend

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kindern in Armut.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

unparteiisch

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

Der Bericht gab eine unparteiische Sichtweise der Situation.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

inkohärent

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

Seine Erklärung war so inkohärent, dass niemand ihr folgen konnte.

C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

Widerruf

Meaning

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

Example

The court ordered the revocation of his license.

Das Gericht ordnete die Aufhebung seiner Lizenz an.

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.

C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

Okzident

Meaning

The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.

Example

The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.

Der Okzident hat eine lange Geschichte der philosophischen Gedanken.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.

C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

Kürbis

Meaning

a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried

Example

The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.

Das Kürbisgericht war köstlich und nahrhaft.

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

Example

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.

C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

Jute

Meaning

a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth

Example

Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.

Jute wird zur Herstellung von Säcken verwendet.

A1 noun /lænd/

Land

Land; Boden

Meaning

the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth

Example

The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.

Der Bauer arbeitete hart, um sein Land zu kultivieren und gesunde Ernten zu züchten.

C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus

Meaning

the quality of being wastefully extravagant

Example

His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.

Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

bedauerlich

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

Er gab nach dem Verlust des Spiels ein trauriges Lächeln.

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

wecken

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

Der laute Lärm weckte die ganze Nachbarschaft.

C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel

Meaning

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

Example

The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.

Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.

C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

Impulsivität

Meaning

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

Example

His impetuosity often got him into trouble.

Seine Impetuosität brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.

C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Abschiebung

Meaning

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

Example

The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.

Die Abschiebung von Hunderten von Arbeitern löste internationale Kritik aus.

B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Glück

Meaning

attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.

Example

He looked very handsome in his new suit.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

Preis

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

Irrelevanz

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

Seine lange Erklärung zeigte nur die Irrelevanz der Details für das Hauptthema.

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.

A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

Ausrüstung

Meaning

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

Example

The laboratory bought new equipment for research.

Das Labor hat neue Ausrüstungen für die Forschung gekauft.

C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

Temperament; Gemüt; natürliche Veranlagung

Meaning

a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns

Example

She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.

Sie hat ein ruhiges Temperament, das ihr hilft, Stress gut zu bewältigen.

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

tertiär

Meaning

third in order, rank, or level

Example

He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.

Er absolviert sein tertiäres Studium an der Universität.

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

Loslösung

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

Die buddhistische Philosophie fördert die Loslösung von materiellen Begierden.

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

unheilvoll; drohend

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

Die dunklen Wolken sahen ominös aus, bevor der Sturm kam.

C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

Verfälschung

Meaning

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

Example

Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.

Die Verfälschung von Lebensmitteln ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

Enthaltsamkeit

Meaning

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

Example

He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.

Er übte Enthaltsamkeit, um sich auf sein Studium zu konzentrieren.

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

Narzisse

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Die Narzissen blühten früh in diesem Frühling auf der Wiese.

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

Anfrage; Frage;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

Ich habe eine Anfrage zu den neuen politischen Änderungen im Unternehmen.

C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung

Meaning

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

Example

He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.

Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

fehleranfällig

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

Menschen sind fehleranfällig, aber sie streben nach Gutem.

C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

eklektisch

Meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.

Ihr Musikgeschmack ist eklektisch, von klassischer Musik bis zu Hip-Hop.

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

harmlos, schmerzlindernd

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

Die harmlosen Bemerkungen des Sprechers vermieden die Kontroverse.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

schneiden

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

Ich schnitt das Papier mit einer Schere.

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.

C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

verpflichten

Meaning

to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something

Example

The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.

Der Vertrag verpflichtet das Unternehmen, rechtzeitig Service zu leisten.

C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

Ungleichgewicht

Meaning

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution

Example

The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.

Der Arzt sagte, dass die Schwindelgefühle des Patienten durch ein Ungleichgewicht im Innenohr verursacht wurden.

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

Breite; Ausdehnung

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

Die Breite des Flusses beträgt etwa 50 Meter.

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

Vorsorge

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Die Regierung traf Vorkehrungen für Notfallvorräte während der Überschwemmung.

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

Streit; Zank

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld und hörten auf, miteinander zu sprechen.

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

Fusion, Integration, Verschmelzung

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

Die Fusion von KI und großen Daten transformiert die Industrien.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.

C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier

Meaning

A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.

Example

The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.

Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.

B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

anhängen

Meaning

to join or fasten something to another thing

Example

Please attach the document to the email before sending.

Bitte hängen Sie das Dokument vor dem Senden an die E-Mail an.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

ätzend, scharf

Meaning

able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic

Example

Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.

Ihre ätzenden Bemerkungen verletzten seine Gefühle.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

abhängig; auf Unterhalt angewiesen

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

Als steuerpflichtiger Abhängiger konnte sie ihre eigene Steuererklärung nicht separat einreichen.

B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

Dünger

Meaning

a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully

Example

Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.

Bauern verwenden Dünger, um die Ernteproduktion zu steigern.

C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

der charakteristische Geist einer Kultur, Ära oder Gemeinschaft

Meaning

The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

Example

The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.

Das Ethos des Unternehmens basiert auf Innovation und Integrität.

C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytochemikalien

Meaning

Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.

Example

Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.

Phytochemikalien im grünen Tee helfen, Entzündungen zu reduzieren.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.

A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

Zeitraum

Meaning

a length or portion of time

Example

The meeting will last for a period of two hours.

Das Treffen wird eine Dauer von zwei Stunden haben.

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.