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B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

Zeitgeist
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Der Roman fängt perfekt den Zeitgeist der 1960er Jahre ein.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

düngung
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
Organische Düngung verbessert die Bodenqualität.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

Unterstützer
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Sie ist eine starke Unterstützerin des lokalen Tierheims.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

Fiktion
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
Sie liest gerne Science-Fiction-Romane.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

platzen
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Der Ballon platzt mit einem lauten Knall.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

einheimisch
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Er ist ein Muttersprachler des Bengalischen.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

verdächtig; fragwürdig; unzuverlässig; riskant oder gefährlich
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Dieser Deal klingt für mich verdächtig.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

Haft; Untersuchungshaft
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Der Schüler erhielt Haft für wiederholte Störungen im Unterricht.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

Belüftung
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Eine angemessene Belüftung ist entscheidend, um die Luftqualität zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

konditionell; bedingt
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
Das Jobangebot ist konditional abhängig vom Bestehen der Hintergrundüberprüfung.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

glockenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
Der Glockenapfelbaum produziert schöne rote Früchte, die in tropischen Regionen beliebt sind
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

Quarterback
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Der Quarterback warf einen perfekten Pass.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

wissen
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Ich weiß die Antwort auf diese Frage.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

entlarven
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
Die Untersuchung half, den wahren Täter zu entlarven.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

aufstrebend
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Bangladesch ist eine der am schnellsten wachsenden aufstrebenden Volkswirtschaften der Welt.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

Blattgemüse
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Das Essen von Blattgemüse ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

einladen
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Wir sollten alle unsere Freunde zur Party einladen.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

unparteiisch
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
Die Richterin wurde für ihre unparteiische Herangehensweise an den Fall gelobt.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musikalisch
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Sie hat eine sehr musikalische Stimme.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

hinterste
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
Das hinterste Auto im Konvoi ist zuerst kaputt gegangen.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

Nahrung verarbeiten und für Wachstum nutzen
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
Die Leber hilft, Toxine zu metabolisieren.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

beschwören
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Der Magier beschwor ein Kaninchen aus dem Hut.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Feind
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
In der Geschichte musste der Held seinem größten Feind gegenübertreten.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

Ultimatum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Der Chef gab ihm ein Ultimatum: Verbessere dich oder du wirst gefeuert.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

starke Ablehnung
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
Die Politik stieß auf weit verbreitete Ablehnung.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich verzweifelt, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

zitieren
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, den berühmten Autor in ihren Aufsätzen zu zitieren.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

Eintauchen
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
Das Eintauchen in VR-Spiele lässt die Benutzer das Gefühl haben, als wären sie in der virtuellen Welt.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

Goldschmied
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
Der Goldschmied hat einen schönen Ehering gefertigt.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

Schiffsmeister
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
Der Bōtswēn überwachte die Matrosen auf dem Deck.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

betrügen
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, älteren Menschen ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

berichtet
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
Das Unternehmen hat reportedly den neuen Bedingungen zugestimmt.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

reichlich
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Es gab reichlich Bücher in der alten Bibliothek.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

furchtbarer Geruch
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
Der Mülleimer verströmte einen schrecklichen furchtbaren Geruch.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

gitarre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Sie lernte, Gitarre zu spielen, als sie zwölf Jahre alt war.
A1 verb /biː/

be

sein
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Sie möchte Ärztin werden.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

Gelenk; gemeinsam
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
Der gemeinsame Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg des Projekts.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

Gegenstand
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
Der Tisch ist ein Gegenstand im Raum.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

Kampf; Runde; Periode;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Nach einer Krankheitsphase erholte sie sich schließlich und kehrte zur Arbeit zurück.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Die öffentliche Toilette war sauber und gut gepflegt.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demonstrieren
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Sie zeigte ihr Interesse an dem Projekt durch aktive Teilnahme.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

orakel
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Die alten Griechen konsultierten das Orakel in Delphi.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roan
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
Der Reiter stieg auf ein rotes Pferd mit einem gescheckten Fell.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

Huf
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Der Huf des Pferdes wurde verletzt, nachdem er auf einen scharfen Stein getreten war.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

Herausforderung
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
Plastikverschmutzung stellt eine bedeutende Herausforderung für die globale Gesundheit dar.
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

Ziege
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
Der Bauer hält Ziegen für ihre Milch und ihren Käse.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

innerhalb der Zelle
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
Das Medikament wirkt, indem es intrazelluläre Bakterien anvisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instabil
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Ihre Stimmung war so instabil, dass sie sich innerhalb einer Stunde mehrmals änderte.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

Taifun
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
Der Taifun verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen in den Küstengebieten.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

vorübergehender Urlaub
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
Viele Arbeiter wurden während der Krise in den Urlaub geschickt.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

kitzlig, empfindlich
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Sie ist sehr kitzlig und lacht sofort, wenn man ihre Füße berührt.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Sie stürzte sich kopfüber in das neue Projekt.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

Organisationen
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Organisationen spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Politikgestaltung.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

reiben bis es schmerzt
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Die rauen Schuhe rieben an seinen Fersen.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

Lokativ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
Im Lateinischen wird der Lokativ verwendet, um den Standort anzuzeigen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

unermesslich
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
Die Tradition wird seit unermesslichen Zeiten befolgt.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

Schelm
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Der kleine Rapscallion versteckte die Schuhe seines Bruders als Scherz.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

am stärksten gefährdete Nation
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesch ist eines der verwundbarsten Länder gegenüber dem Klimawandel.
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.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

Gleichheit
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
Gleichberechtigung in der Bildung ist ein wichtiges Ziel.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

frei
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Nach dem Abschluss fühlte er sich frei und bereit, die Welt zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

Wahl
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Die Wahl verbessert die Entscheidungsfindung.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

List, Täuschung
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Er benutzte jeden Trick, um ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirten
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Er war dafür bekannt, mit vielen Frauen in der Stadt zu flirten.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

missverstehen
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Er hat die Anweisungen des Lehrers missverstanden und die Aufgabe falsch gemacht.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler für Schummeln tadeln.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

verspätet
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
Die Artemis-Mission wurde aufgrund technischer Herausforderungen verspätet.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inaktiv; schlafend; vorübergehend suspendiert; momentan nicht aktiv
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Der Vulkan war über ein Jahrhundert lang inaktiv.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

Lesen
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Lesen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

unordentlich
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Er kam mit unordentlichen Haaren und zerknitterter Kleidung.