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C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

Schmollen
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
Das Kind begann zu schmollen, als es das Spielzeug nicht bekam.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

Blutegel
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
Der Blutegel haftete während des Schwimmens an seinem Bein.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurokognitiv
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Neurokognitive Funktionen nehmen aufgrund von Schlafmangel ab.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

plötzlicher Ausbruch
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Sie wurde von einem plötzlichen Lachanfall erfasst.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramundan
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Der Mönch sprach von supramundanem Frieden jenseits des materiellen Lebens.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

überprüfen
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Ich muss meine Notizen vor der Prüfung überprüfen.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

übereinstimmen
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Die Farben ihres Kleides passen perfekt zu ihren Schuhen.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

unrechtmäßig beanspruchen
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
Der Diktator beanspruchte unrechtmäßig alle Macht für sich.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

abtrünnig
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Während der Debatte waren nur wenige abtrünnige Stimmen zu hören.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

hauptsächlich
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Sie ist hauptsächlich verantwortlich für das Finanzmanagement.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

kopflos
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
Die kopflose Gruppe geriet bald in Unordnung.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

empfänglich / harmonisch
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Sie ist empfänglich für die Bedürfnisse ihrer Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

Himmel
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Viele Menschen glauben, dass gute Seelen nach dem Tod in den Himmel gehen.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

Auszahlung
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
Die Auszahlung der Gehälter des Unternehmens war verzögert.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

Warnung
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
Der Vorschlag wurde mit einer Warnung akzeptiert.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

Clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Der ganze Clan versammelte sich, um das Festival zu feiern.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospektiv
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche mit potenziellen Kunden sprechen.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

insgesamt; völlig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
Das Projekt hat insgesamt fünftausend Dollar gekostet.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

zurückziehen
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Die Überschwemmungswellen begannen, sich zurückzuziehen, nachdem der starke Regen aufgehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

in Gefahr bringen
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
Rücksichtsloses Fahren kann das Leben anderer gefährden.
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.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

streitbar; fraglich
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Die Fakten im Fall sind streitbar und benötigen eine weitere Untersuchung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

Mieder
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
Sie trug ein Kleid mit einem bestickten Mieder.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

nicht hilfreich
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Seine nicht hilfreiche Haltung verlangsamte das ganze Projekt.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

Galeone
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
Das spanische Galeone trug Schätze über den Atlantik.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

wählen
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus der Palette.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

übermäßiges Geplauder
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Sein übermäßiges Geplauder machte es schwierig, sich während des Treffens zu konzentrieren.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilentiell
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
Die pestilente Atmosphäre des Sumpfes machte die Menschen krank.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

berechnen
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Die Software kann die Gesamtkosten in Sekunden berechnen.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

Primat, Affenartige Tiere
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Menschen werden als Primaten klassifiziert.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

unterstreichen
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
Der Vorfall unterstrich die Notwendigkeit besserer Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

sehr enthusiastisch
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
Sie hielt eine sehr enthusiastische Rede zur Verteidigung der Menschenrechte.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

gesellig
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Sie ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

grauenhaft
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine grauenvolle Szene am Tatort.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

Kollege
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Sie hat ihre Kollegen zur Bürofeier eingeladen.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

Verwahrer
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Der Verwahrer muss sorgfältig mit dem Eigentum umgehen.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

Beobachtung
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
Der Wissenschaftler machte sorgfältige Beobachtungen des Experiments.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

ermächtigen
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
Bildung kann den Menschen helfen, ihr Leben zu verbessern.
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

machen
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
Ich mache jeden Morgen Kaffee.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

jemanden formell in eine Position, Organisation oder ein Amt aufnehmen
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Sie wurde in die Ehrenvereinigung der Universität aufgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

Zenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Ihre Karriere erreichte ihren Zenit Ende der 1990er Jahre.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

Senfblatt
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Wir haben Senfblätter mit Fisch in einem traditionellen bengalischen Curry gekocht.
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

Ruhm; Überlegenheit
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
Der Professor erlangte Ruhm im Bereich der Quantenphysik.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

Dekorative Gardine
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Sie wählte einen floralen Valance, um zu den Vorhängen in ihrem Schlafzimmer zu passen.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

verteidigen
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
Der Anwalt hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Klienten zu verteidigen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

direkt
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Sie war direkt in ihrer Kritik an der Politik.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

blasphemie
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
In einigen Ländern ist Blasphemie eine strafbare Handlung.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

verjüngen
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
Die Straße verengt sich, wenn sie die Berge erreicht.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagiert
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Sie ist eine engagierte Lehrerin, die sich tief um ihre Schüler kümmert.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

fest, treu
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Sie ist eine feste Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

Kauderwelsch
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Er war so nervös, dass seine Erklärung wie Kauderwelsch klang.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

Gewächshaus
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Die Bauern bauten ein großes Gewächshaus, um Tomaten im Winter anzubauen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
Die Hochzeit war voller Fröhlichkeit und Lachen.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

elektrisieren; begeistern
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
Die Rede begeisterte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

flach
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
Die Straße vor uns war völlig flach.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

versichern
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
Ich muss mein neues Auto versichern.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postulieren
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Wissenschaftler postulieren, dass Leben auf anderen Planeten existiert.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

ein Stoß
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Er stieß mit dem Finger auf die Karte, um den Standort zu zeigen.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

verknotet
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
Der alte Mann hatte verknotete Hände von jahrelanger harter Arbeit.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

Premierminister / führend
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Der französische Premierminister adressierte die Nation.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

Proscenium
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Die Schauspieler verbeugten sich vor dem Proscenium, bevor sie die Bühne verließen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

verfassen
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
Der Dichter verfasste ein aufrichtiges Sonett.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

sprechen
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Sie kann drei Sprachen fließend sprechen.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanisch
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
Das Unternehmen unternahm titanische Anstrengungen, um in neue Märkte zu expandieren.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

Babybett
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in seinem Babybett.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Seine Hände waren nach der Schlacht mit Blut befleckt.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Das kaputte Telefon kann mit den richtigen Teilen repariert werden.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

diskordant
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Die discordanten Noten der Band taten unseren Ohren weh.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

Gastgeber; jemand, der andere Gäste empfängt oder unterhält; eine große Anzahl von Dingen
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
Der freundliche Gastgeber begrüßte alle Gäste mit warmen Lächeln und Erfrischungen.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

bummeln
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Sie bummelten durch die Altstadt und genossen die Aussicht.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

gedeihen
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
Kleine Unternehmen können mit der richtigen Unterstützung gedeihen.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

Reh
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
Das Reh und ihr Kitz grasten auf der Wiese.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

Auftragnehmer
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
Der Auftragnehmer hat das Bauprojekt pünktlich abgeschlossen.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

befestigen
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Sie befestigten die Luken vor dem Sturm.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

Expulsion
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Sein ständiges Fehlverhalten führte zu seiner Expulsion aus der Schule.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

ökumenische religiöse Einheit
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Die Führer versammelten sich zu einer ökumenischen Konferenz, um den Dialog zu fördern.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

Leinwand
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Der Film wurde auf einer großen Leinwand im Kino gezeigt.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.