presume
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN Englisch BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanisch FR Französisch DE Deutsch RU Russisch ZH Chinesisch JA Japanisch
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

grenzüberschreitend
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Die beiden Rechtsgebiete sind grenzüberschreitend und teilen dieselben Grenzen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Er nahm eine Schaufel, um den Schnee von der Auffahrt zu räumen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

Bürge
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
Die Bank akzeptierte die Juwelen des Bürgen als Sicherheit für das Darlehen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

Vergeltung, Strafe
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Die Dorfbewohner forderten Vergeltung für das begangene Verbrechen.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

Wochenende
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Sie planen eine Reise für das Wochenende.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

Puppe
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Das kleine Mädchen umarmte ihre Lieblingspuppe fest.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

beleidigende Sprache
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller beleidigender Sprache gegen seine Gegner.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Sein Sinn für Humor erhellt die Stimmung immer.
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

sehr
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
Sie wurde von ihren Schülern sehr bewundert.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
A2 verb /der/

dare

wagen
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Ich fordere dich auf, in den Pool zu springen.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

ostwärts
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt ostwärts in den Ozean.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

Ertrag
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Die Erträge der Ernten sind aufgrund extremen Wetters zurückgegangen.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

Kotflügel
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
Der Fender des Autos wurde im Unfall eingedrückt.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literarisch
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Sie ist eine bekannte Figur in der literarischen Welt.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

Frühling
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Im Frühling blühen die Blumen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

Konsonant
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
Das Wort 'Katze' hat zwei Konsonanten und einen Vokal.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Nudeln
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Sie kochte Nudeln mit Gemüse zum Abendessen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

benachbart
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Sie besuchten ein benachbartes Dorf für das Festival.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

mitfühlen
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Ich fühle mit deinem Verlust.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

begrenzung
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
Die Begrenzung von Daten beeinflusst politische Entscheidungsprozesse.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

zeitgenössisch, modern
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Sie genießt zeitgenössische Kunstausstellungen.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

eine kleine Gruppe von Vögeln
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Ein covey von Wachteln flog über das Feld.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

nach dem Krieg
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land ein schnelles wirtschaftliches Wachstum.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

Kotelett
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Sie servierte köstliche Hähnchen-Koteletts zum Abendessen.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

Faun (mythische Kreatur)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
Die Skulptur stellte einen verspielten Faun dar, der im Wald tanzte.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
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 ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

durch Algorithmen gesteuert.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Algorithmus-gesteuerte Systeme erhöhen die Genauigkeit.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Mythologie
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
Die griechische Mythologie ist voller Geschichten von Göttern und Helden.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

Rauchabzug
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Der Rauchabzug des Kamins muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

überleben
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
Sie hat alle ihre Geschwister überlebt.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

Schmeichelei; falsche Lobreden
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Seine Schmeichelei konnte niemanden von seiner Aufrichtigkeit überzeugen.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Gesang
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Die Göttliche Komödie ist in mehrere Gesänge unterteilt.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

streitlustig
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
Sein streitlustiger Charakter führte oft zu hitzigen Diskussionen.
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

widersprechen
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Seine Handlungen widersprechen seinen Worten.
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

ausrotten
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

Oktober
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
Im Oktober wird das Wetter kühler.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

Tod / Ende
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
Der plötzliche Untergang des Unternehmens schockierte die Investoren.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

Fehler
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Er machte einen großen Fehler während des Treffens, als er den Namen des Kunden vergaß.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

das Vertrauen verlieren
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Die feindseligen Fragen begannen, den Zeugen nervös zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

im Freien
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Wir haben ein Picknick im Freien für das Wochenende geplant.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

Kümmelsamen
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
Das Brot war mit Kümmelsamen gewürzt.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

Idiosynkrasie
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Eine ihrer Idiosynkrasien war es, beim Arbeiten zu summen.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

streiten
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Sie streiten oft über Politik.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
Das plötzliche Verschwinden der Datei war unverständlich.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

Elend
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Sie lebten in Elend ohne grundlegende Einrichtungen.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universell
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
Musik ist eine universelle Sprache, die jeder versteht.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

Missverständnis
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Es gibt ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis, dass Erfolg über Nacht kommt.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

auch
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Sie singt wunderschön und spielt auch Gitarre.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

nervig
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Die nervigen Regeln frustrierten die Arbeiter.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

schmutzig; befleckt; unangenehm; moralisch korrupt
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
Die Küche war nach dem Kochen schmutzig.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

entschärfen
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
Der Verhandlungsführer half, die angespannte Situation zu entschärfen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

Kakerlake
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Eine Kakerlake lief schnell über den Küchenboden.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

beschmutzt
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Seine Kleidung war beschmutzt, nachdem er im Matsch gespielt hatte.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

Schauspiel
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Sie studiert Schauspiel, um Schauspielerin zu werden.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

etwas, das man besonders hasst
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
Die Grammatik war immer sein Bête noire.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

substanzieller Einfluss
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
Ein substanzieller Einfluss ist auch mit nur wenigen Stunden ehrenamtlicher Arbeit möglich.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

Bild; Darstellung; Abbild; Vorstellung
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
Das Unternehmen arbeitete hart daran, sein öffentliches Bild nach dem Skandal zu verbessern.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

Wettervorhersage
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte für das gesamte Wochenende schweren Regen voraus.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Die Fortsetzung der Serie wurde nach dem Finale angekündigt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

umgekehrt; entgegengesetzt
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Es gibt eine umgekehrte Beziehung zwischen Preis und Nachfrage.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

unendlich
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
Das Universum scheint sich ins Unendliche auszudehnen.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

kompromittieren
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Übermäßiges Teilen kann deine Privatsphäre gefährden.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

überfüllt
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

zögern oder an Stärke oder Schwung verlieren
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Ihre Stimme stockte, als sie die Rede hielt.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

Latenz
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
Hohe Latenz in Online-Spielen kann zu Verzögerungsproblemen führen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

rein
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
Sie fühlte ungeteilte Freude bei der Nachricht von ihrem Erfolg.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiker
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über antike Zivilisationen.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

Acht-Eck
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
Das Stoppschild hat die Form eines Achtecks.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

Appetit anregen
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wird den Appetit der Gäste anregen.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Exodus, Migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Die Flüchtlinge begannen ihre Exodus durch die Wüste.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

wirklich; tatsächlich; sehr viel
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
Ich habe das Konzert letzte Nacht wirklich genossen.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

knielange Hosen
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Er trug knielange Hosen für das Reitturnier.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

Standpunkt
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Aus seinem Standpunkt war die Situation hoffnungslos.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

Erzählgesang
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Der Sänger trug eine bewegende Ballade über verlorene Liebe vor.