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C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

Kochen
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Kochen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

stürzen
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
Das Erdbeben hat das alte Gebäude zum Umstürzen gebracht.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ökologisch
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
Abholzung gefährdet das ökologische Gleichgewicht des Planeten.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

Aufstellung; in einer Reihe aufstellen
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
Der Trainer gab die Aufstellung vor dem Spiel bekannt.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

bewusst
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Sie war nach der Operation völlig bewusst.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

Berechnung
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Seine Berechnung der Gesamtkosten war bis auf den letzten Cent genau.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

feige
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Er war zu feige, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

Draht
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
Der Elektriker hat den Draht repariert, um die Energie wiederherzustellen.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

Bote
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
Der Bote lieferte die Dokumente pünktlich.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

Leider
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Leider war das Wetter schlecht fur unser Picknick.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

sorglos
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Er ließ die Tür sorglos unverschlossen.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

Nachwuchs
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
Der Vogel fütterte vorsichtig seinen Nachwuchs.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

klebrig
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Der klebrige Reis blieb im Topf zusammenkleben.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disziplin
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
Disziplin hilft, Fokus und Produktivität aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

demütig; sanft
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Er nahm die Kritik demütig an, ohne zu streiten.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

stoßstange
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Der Bauer feierte in diesem Jahr eine Ernte von Rekordgröße.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Mammut / riesig
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
Das Unternehmen stand vor einer riesigen Herausforderung während der Expansion.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Bitte geben Sie der Suppe etwas Salz, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

drakonisch
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Die neuen Vorschriften wurden als drakonisch kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Fräulein
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Frau Akter wird eine Rede auf dem Seminar halten.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rau
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Seine raue Stimme zeigte jahrelanges Rauchen.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalisieren
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
Frische Luft und Bewegung können den Körper und Geist vitalisieren.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

auf jeden Fall
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Ich war müde, aber ich ging trotzdem zum Treffen.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

missverstehen
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Sie missverstand sein Schweigen als Wut.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

führend; führend; am wichtigsten
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Sie ist eine führende Expertin in Umweltwissenschaften.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

lösen
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Sie löste das Seil, um das Boot zu befreien.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Sie versuchte, ihre Verspätung zu rationalisieren, indem sie den Verkehr beschuldigte.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
Alkohol wirkt als Beruhigungsmittel auf das zentrale Nervensystem.
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

fleißig
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die jeden Tag lernt.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

Straße
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Wir fuhren die Straße zum Dorf entlang.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

beeindruckend
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre beeindruckende Darbietung brachte ihr eine Standing Ovation.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
Die Salbung des neuen Führers war ein heiliges Ritual.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

Pluralität oder Mehrheit
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
Bei der Wahl gewann sie mit einer Pluralität der Stimmen.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

üben
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Sie übt täglich zwei Stunden Klavier.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

scheu; schüchtern; bescheiden; leicht peinlich berührt
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Das schüchterne Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als es Fremde traf.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

Strom
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
Der Flussstrom war zu stark zum Schwimmen.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

eine Hauptkategorie in der biologischen Klassifikation, oberhalb der Klasse und unterhalb des Reiches
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Menschen gehören zum Phylum Chordata.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

männliche Ente
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
Der drake führte seine Familie von Enten über den Teich.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

vorübergehende Unterkunft
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Die Soldaten fanden vorübergehende Unterkunft im verlassenen Haus.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

sich erheben
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Die Menschen revoltierten gegen die korrupte Regierung.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

beseitigen
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
Die Regierung startete ein Programm, um die Korruption aus den öffentlichen Büros zu entfernen.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

irreführend
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
Die Werbung war irreführend und gab falsche Informationen.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Masse; der größere Teil;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Der Großteil der Arbeit wurde vor der Frist abgeschlossen.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

endlos; unendlich; unbegrenzt
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
Der Ozean schien vom Ufer aus endlos.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

überall
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Das Internet ermöglicht es uns, mit Menschen überall zu verbinden.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

Angst haben; ein kleiner, kurzschwänziger Vogel
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Sie zitterte bei dem Anblick des herannahenden Sturms.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

nicht existent
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
Der angebliche Beweis stellte sich als nicht existent heraus.
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

Ausbruch
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
Sein Brief war ein Ausbruch von Liebe und Sehnsucht.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

Egoismus
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
Sein ständiges Prahlen offenbarte seinen Egotismus.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

Kapitalisierung
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
Die Kapitalisierung des Unternehmens erreichte 1 Milliarde Dollar an Marktwert.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

beschwichtigen
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Er bot Geschenke an, um die wütenden Götter zu beschwichtigen.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

Boden
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Die Kinder spielten auf dem Boden nahe dem Haus.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

schimpfend
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Die schimpfenden Bemerkungen des Lehrers ließen die Schüler in Tränen zurück.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

Impulsivität
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Seine Impulsivität führte ihn dazu, unüberlegte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

Gehirnerschütterung
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Er erlitt eine Gehirnerschütterung, nachdem er vom Fahrrad gefallen war.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

abgezäunter Bereich für Pferde oder andere Tiere
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Die Pferde grasten im Paddock.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

panisch; ängstlich und furchtsam
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
Die Menge wurde panisch, als der Feueralarm ertönte.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

Paket
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Das Büro bestellte zehn Pakete Papier.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

Träger (aus Stahl)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Die Stahlträger hielten das Gewicht der Brücke.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

gewaltsam übernehmen
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Während des Krieges übernahmen die Soldaten gewaltsam die Häuser der Dorfbewohner.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

Geschichte eines schelmischen Helden
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
Der Roman ist eine picareske Erzählung über einen schlauen Vagabunden.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

scharf; intensiv; plötzlich und stark; schnell zu verstehen
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
Das Messer hat eine sehr scharfe Klinge.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Sie betrat den Raum mit einem fröhlichen Lächeln, das die Stimmung aller hob.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

unglaubwürdig
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Seine Ausrede, zu spät zu kommen, war völlig unglaubwürdig.
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

Idiom
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
Das Idiom 'Eis brechen' bedeutet, ein Gespräch auf freundliche Weise zu beginnen.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

schießen / ein Foto machen
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Er hat gelernt, wie man mit einem Bogen und Pfeil schießt.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

Doppelhaushälfte
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Sie wohnen in einem Doppelhaus in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

überhüpfen
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Er schaffte es, den Zaun problemlos zu überspringen.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.