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B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

Berechtigung
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Die Eignungskriterien gewährleisten Fairness.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Nymphe
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
Die Wasser-Nymphe erschien am mondbeschienenen See.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Bestie
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Der Löwe ist eine wilde Bestie des Dschungels.
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 /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

Kammer
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
Der König hielt in seiner privaten Kammer Besprechungen ab.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

Ebbe; abfließende Gezeiten
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Ebbe, bevor sie zum Ufer zurückkehrten.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

wie üblich
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Wie üblich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

vorstellen
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
Lass mich dir meinen Freund vorstellen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

Begräbnisritus
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
Das Dorf versammelte sich für das Begräbnisritus ihres geliebten Lehrers.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

eine Nachricht in Code oder Chiffre umwandeln
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
Der Agent verschlüsselte die geheime Nachricht, bevor er sie verschickte.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitiv
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
Der Vertrag wurde unter volitivem Einverständnis zwischen beiden Nationen unterzeichnet.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

veraltet; aus der Mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Einige Trends aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt erscheinen jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

Identitätsdiebstahl
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
Online-Identitätsdiebstahl ist ein ernstes Cyberverbrechen.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

Enkel oder Enkelin
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Sie lieben es, am Wochenende Zeit mit ihrem Enkel oder ihrer Enkelin zu verbringen.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

Vernetzung
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Networking ist wichtig für die berufliche Entwicklung.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

erbrechen
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Der Patient begann zu erbrechen, nachdem er das Medikament eingenommen hatte.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

verpfänden
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
Die Bank entschied sich, die Immobilie nach Monaten versäumter Zahlungen zu verpfänden.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brennen
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
Die Kerze wird für mehrere Stunden brennen.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

Strenge
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
Die Strenge der neuen Regeln überraschte alle.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

pest
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
Die mittelalterliche Stadt wurde von einer Pest verwüstet.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

Wortgeschichte
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Die Etymologie des Wortes 'Gehalt' stammt vom lateinischen Wort für Salz.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

kodifizieren
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
Das Komitee arbeitete daran, die bestehenden Gesetze zu kodifizieren.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversibel
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Der durch das Feuer verursachte Schaden war irreversibel.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

Einwohner
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Die Einwohner des Dorfes sind auf die Landwirtschaft angewiesen, um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu sichern.
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.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

Affe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Der Affe schwang von Ast zu Ast im Dschungel.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

einsetzen
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
Der Vorstand entschied, sie als neue Direktorin zu installieren.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Es ist in Ordnung, heute früher zu gehen.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

Frühstück
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen habe ich Müsli und Toast zum Frühstück gegessen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

Exzellenz
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Seine Exzellenz der Botschafter nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

Schlaf
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Das Kind schlief die ganze Nacht friedlich.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

Passionsblume
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
Die Passionsblumenranke bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit wunderschönen Blüten.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Monomanie
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Seine Monomanie für das Sammeln von Briefmarken beunruhigte seine Familie.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

Xenophob
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
Der Politiker wurde als Xenophob kritisiert, aufgrund seiner anti-einwanderungspolitik.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

Beziehung; Verwandtschaft
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine starke geschäftliche Beziehung, die seit Jahren besteht.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

fischhändler
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Ich habe frischen Lachs vom lokalen Fischhändler gekauft.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

streitlustig
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in unnötige Konflikte.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

inkrementell
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
Inkrementelle Veränderungen gewährleisten Nachhaltigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

Kationenaustausch
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
Die Kationenaustauschkapazitaet des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

roh; nicht verarbeitet; im natürlichen Zustand; unerfahren
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
Der Koch bevorzugt es, rohe Gemüse in seinen Salaten zu verwenden.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

Maulwurf
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
Der Maulwurf grub Tunnel unter dem Garten.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

fokussieren
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Konzentrieren Sie sich auf das, was wirklich wichtig ist, um Ihr Leben zu vereinfachen.
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

direkte oder natürliche Folge
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Eine Konsequenz der neuen Politik war die erhöhte öffentliche Bewusstseinsbildung.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

vollständig
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
Das Treffen war eine vollständige Katastrophe.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

pferdebezogen
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
Der Tierarzt spezialisierte sich auf die Pferdemedizin.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

prekär
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Seine finanzielle Situation ist prekär.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

Übermäßig süß oder sentimental, wie Sirup.
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
Der Film war für meinen Geschmack zu süßlich.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

Charisma
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Sein Charisma half ihm, ein großartiger Führer zu werden.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

Paläontologie
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Sie entschied sich, Paläontologie an der Universität zu studieren.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

ein Drittel
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Ein Drittel der Klasse war heute abwesend.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatisieren
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
Viele Unternehmen automatisieren ihre Prozesse, um Zeit zu sparen.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

Waisenhaus
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation baute ein neues Waisenhaus für obdachlose Kinder.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

geheimes Wissen
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Sie war eingeweiht in die vertraulichen Diskussionen.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

Bildung neuer Nervenzellen
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Neurogenese, um das Gehirngesundheit zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
Das Mark des Pflanzbananenbaums wird in der traditionellen bengalischen Küche häufig verwendet.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

aktive Sterbehilfe
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
Die Debatte über Euthanasie wirft schwierige ethische Fragen auf.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

in der Tat
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Es war eine lange Reise, in der Tat.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

ein einjähriges Tier, besonders ein Pferd
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
Der Bauer verkaufte das Yearling auf dem Viehmarkt.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

bedrohlich
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Der Verbrecher warf dem Zeugen einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

darin;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
Die Kiste enthält viele Schätze, und darin liegt ihr Wert.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

mehrdeutig sprechen
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker equivokierte, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

fröhlich lachen
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
Das Publikum lachte über die witzigen Bemerkungen des Komikers.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

abschließen
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Sie hat es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

furunkel; beule;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
Der Arzt verschrieb Antibiotika, um das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals zu behandeln.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.
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.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

beständig
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Sie hatte eine beständige Liebe zu ihrer Heimatstadt.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

unvollständig
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
Seine unvollständigen Ideen benötigten mehr Forschung, um weiterentwickelt zu werden.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

wichtig
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
Der Klimawandel ist ein großes Anliegen für die Welt.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

momentaner Blick;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
Durch das Fenster erhaschte ich einen momentanen Blick auf den schönen Garten hinter dem Haus.