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C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

Vorschrift
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
Die Vorschrift der Organisation verlangte strikte Pünktlichkeit.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

ausbrechen
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Der Vulkan brach nach Jahrhunderten der Ruhe aus.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

Muttertötung
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
Das Verbrechen der Muttertötung schockierte die ganze Stadt.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

hören
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Bitte hören Sie aufmerksam den Anweisungen zu.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

gruselig
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Dieser Horrorfilm war wirklich gruselig.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

Stasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Zustand der Stasis ohne Fortschritt.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

wirksam
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Ihre wirksame Rede bewegte das Publikum, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

hoher Grad an Komplexität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Die Raffinesse moderner KI-Technologie ist bemerkenswert.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

Durchdringung
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Es gab eine Pervasion der Hoffnung in der ganzen Gemeinde.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

prachtvoll
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Die Gäste wurden mit einem prachtvollen Bankett behandelt.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

Bodenabtrag
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
Bodenabtrag kann zum Verlust von fruchtbarem Land führen.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

fell
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
Das Fell der Katze war weich und warm beim Anfassen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

vorausschauend
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Sie war vorausschauend, indem sie Geld für die Ausbildung ihrer Kinder sparte.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

knittern
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Sie verzog die Nase bei dem seltsamen Geruch.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

fehleranfällig
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Menschen sind fehleranfällig, aber sie streben nach Gutem.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

bezüglich
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
Die Entscheidung bezüglich des Treffens wird morgen getroffen.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

erfolgreich sein
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Sie arbeitete hart, um in ihrer Karriere erfolgreich zu sein.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

Taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

aufrichtig
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Sie drückte aufrichtige Freude über den Erfolg ihrer Freundin aus.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

Fahrgestell des Fahrzeugs
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
Der Mechaniker überprüfte das Fahrgestell des Autos auf Schäden.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumieren
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Die Archäologen beschlossen, die alten Überreste zu exhumieren.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

Ursache / verursachen
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
Der starke Regen hat Überschwemmungen in der Stadt verursacht.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruistisch
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Ihre altruistische Natur führte sie dazu, für wohltätige Zwecke ehrenamtlich zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

stur; absichtlich
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sein absichtlicher Ungehorsam führte zu einer Bestrafung.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

dermatologe
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Sie konsultierte einen Dermatologen wegen ihrer Hautallergie.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

verankern
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt durch Innovation gefestigt.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

Intensivierung
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
Die Intensivierung des Klimawandels erfordert dringende Maßnahmen.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Hund
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
Der treue Hund wartete geduldig darauf, dass sein Besitzer nach Hause zurückkehrte.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

klage; trauriger langwieriger Vortrag; eine Liste von Unglücken
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
Der Zeitungseditorial war ein Jeremiad über den Verfall moralischer Werte in der Gesellschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

fettig
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Gewebe hauptsächlich fettig war.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

Konsortium
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
Das Konsortium arbeitete gemeinsam an der Herstellung des Kabels.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

Papst oder ein hochrangiger Bischof
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Der Papst richtete eine Ansprache an die Nation in einer Fernsehansprache.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

selbstbewusst; sicher; überzeugt
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich sicher in ihrer Leistung bei der Prüfung.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phänomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
Das Team erzielte einen phänomenalen Erfolg im Turnier.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

Erklärung; Ankündigung; Proklamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung des Präsidenten markierte einen historischen Moment für die Nation.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre anspruchsvollen Standards im Design.
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

Reise
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
Ihre Reise quer durchs Land dauerte drei Wochen.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

Bettdecke
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Sie zog die Bettdecke bis zum Kinn hoch, um sich warm zu halten.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

Krebs
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Rauchen ist eine Hauptursache für Lungenkrebs.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

Jude
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Er ist Jude von Geburt und folgt jüdischen Bräuchen.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

unbegründet
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Seine Wut gegenüber dem Personal war völlig unbegründet.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

vergleichbar
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Die beiden Produkte sind in der Qualität vergleichbar, unterscheiden sich aber im Preis.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

vertieft
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Seine unachtsamen Kommentare haben sie wirklich geärgert.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

wählen
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Bürger wählen, um ihre Vertreter auszuwählen.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

Verkäufer
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst und Gemüse.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

sickern
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
Blut begann aus dem kleinen Schnitt zu sickern.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

Körper
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Übung hilft, den Körper gesund zu halten.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

Dussel / falscher Weise klug
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Er benahm sich wie ein Dussel unter den Gelehrten.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.
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.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

aussprechen
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
Sie kann französische Wörter perfekt aussprechen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

ausschließen
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
Die Liste schließt vorübergehende Arbeiter aus.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
Er wurde ein Fanatiker genannt, weil er sich weigerte, die Ansichten anderer zu hören.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

Opportunist
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
Er wird als Opportunist gesehen, der immer seine eigenen Interessen an erste Stelle setzt.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Sie konsultierte einen Rechtsanwalt, bevor sie den Vertrag unterzeichnete.
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Strom
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
Der Sturm verursachte einen Stromausfall und wir hatten keinen Strom.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

Fehlernährung; Mangelernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
Mangelernährung unter Kindern ist ein ernstes öffentliches Gesundheitsproblem.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

Humifikation
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
Humifikation verbessert die Bodenstruktur und Fruchtbarkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

Binsenweisheit
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine Binsenweisheit, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

Epizykloid
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
Der Mathematiker zeigte, wie man einen Epizykloid zeichnet.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

frühlingshaft
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Der Garten war nach dem langen Winter mit frühlingshafter Schönheit erfüllt.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

verabscheuen
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Er hasst es, zu spät zu Meetings zu kommen.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

verdauen
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Es dauert, um eine schwere Mahlzeit zu verdauen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

Unerfahrenheit
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Seine Unerfahrenheit im Umgang mit Verhandlungen war offensichtlich.
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

Kapillaren
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
Kapillaren verursachen dunkle Ringe.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinos
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Die Fähigkeiten, die du hier erlernst, sind auf andere Jobs übertragbar.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

Geschwindigkeit
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge reduzieren die Reisezeit erheblich.
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 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.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaisch
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers war genau, aber ziemlich prosaisch.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.