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C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Rauchen ist unter Teenagern trotz gesundheitlicher Warnhinweise immer noch verbreitet.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

erstklassig, wichtig
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Sie ist in der besten Zeit ihrer Karriere.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
Der Fehler geschah durch reine Unachtsamkeit.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

Casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Sie verbrachten den Abend damit, Karten im Casino zu spielen.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

geliebt
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Sie war die geliebte Königin des Reiches.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

Feld
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Die Kinder spielten Fußball auf dem Feld.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

verschwenden
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Er verschwendete sein Geld für unnötige Geräte.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Wissenschaftler ziehen Schlussfolgerungen basierend auf experimentellen Daten.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

vertrauensvoll; der vertrauen schenkt oder zeigt Vertrauen
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Sie war zu vertrauensvoll und glaubte alles, was er sagte.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativ
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodengesundheit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

Herstellung
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
Die Herstellung des Films dauerte mehr als zwei Jahre.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

tragisch
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Er warf mir einen tragischen Blick zu, als er das Spiel verlor.
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

Verstoß; Straftat; Angriff
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
Diebstahl ist ein schweres Vergehen, das gesetzlich bestraft wird.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutieren
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
Alchemie versuchte, Blei in Gold zu transmutieren.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
Der Sheriff war entschlossen, den Desperado zu fassen, der die Stadt terrorisierte.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

Team
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Unser Team hat das Spiel nach großem Einsatz gewonnen.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

berüchtigung
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
Der Kriminelle erlangte Berüchtigung für seine gewagten Fluchten.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

vorzüglich, ausgezeichnet
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Sie wurde als die prima Ballerina der Truppe behandelt.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

Krawatte
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Er passte seine Krawatte vor dem wichtigen Meeting an.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

Zahn an einem Rad oder Zahnrad
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kleines Zahnrad in einer großen Maschine.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trüb
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Wir haben es vermieden, im trüben Fluss zu schwimmen.
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

Verbindung
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
Es gibt eine starke Verbindung zwischen Bewegung und Gesundheit.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

gesprenkelt
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
Die gesprenkelte Haut der Schlange half ihr, sich mit dem Waldboden zu vermischen.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

gold
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
Das Goldarmband glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

Durcheinander
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Die Kinder haben das Zimmer in totalem Durcheinander hinterlassen.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
Die Schüler versammelten sich im Saal für das Treffen.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

gerichtsbüro
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Er war stolz darauf, mehr als ein Jahrzehnt im örtlichen Gerichtsbüro zu dienen.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

Spitzname
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
Der berühmte Führer war unter dem Spitznamen 'Die eiserne Dame' bekannt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Pionierarbeit führt oft zum Erfolg.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

trödeln
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Hör auf, Zeit zu verschwenden und beende deine Hausaufgaben.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

golden
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Der goldene Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel wunderschön.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Sie bestellte einen Cocktail an der Bar.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rau und uneben; mit unregelmäßiger Oberfläche; stark und robust
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Die Wanderer überquerten das unebene Gelände des Berges.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Der Stier rannte in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand durch das Dorf.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

Inkompetenz
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund der Inkompetenz des Managers.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

Kameradschaft, Freundschaft, Verbundenheit
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
Die Kameradschaft unter den Teammitgliedern war inspirierend.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

Poetik, Theorie der Dichtung
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Er schrieb ein Buch über Poetik, das die Kunst des Verses erklärte.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

zäh
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Er hatte einen harten Tag bei der Arbeit.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

Dichter
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
Der Dichter schrieb über Liebe und Natur.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

Konsistenz, Gleichmäßigkeit
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
Konsistenz in der Qualität ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenzufriedenheit.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

lautstark
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Sie war sehr lautstark über ihre Unzufriedenheit.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Mosaik
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Die Decke der Kirche war mit einem wunderschönen Mosaik geschmückt.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Dekalog
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Der Priester hielt eine Predigt über die Bedeutung des Dekaloges.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

behindert
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Der Park hat spezielle Einrichtungen für behinderte Menschen.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerär
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
Der Raum war nach der Bekanntgabe mit einer funebren Stille erfüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

schutzgöttlich
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athene wurde als die schützende Göttin von Athen angesehen.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

Gedächtnis
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Sie hat ein ausgezeichnetes Gedächtnis für Gesichter und Namen.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

Widerspruch; Inkohärenz
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Es gab einen klaren Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und seinen Taten.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

benachbart; angrenzend; benachbart
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
Wir besuchen oft unsere Nachbarländer für den Handel.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

fluss
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Der Fluss von Informationen muss gesichert werden.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

sich auf eine Reise begeben
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Sie entschied sich, eine neue Karriere in der Medizin zu beginnen.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

Hase
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
Der Hase lief schnell über das Feld.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

Schöpfung; Kreation
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
Die neueste Kreation des Künstlers wurde in der modernen Kunstgalerie ausgestellt.
B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

Visum
Meaning
an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country
Example
She applied for a visa to study abroad.
Sie beantragte ein Visum, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

Bereich
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
Der Fall fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich dieses Gerichts.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

sein
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Das ist sein Buch auf dem Tisch.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

super
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Sie hat einen super Job im Projekt gemacht.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

ungläubig
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
Sie warf ihm einen ungläubigen Blick zu, als er behauptete, einen Prominenten getroffen zu haben.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

ebenso; ebenfalls; auf ähnliche Weise
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Sie hat hart für die Prüfung gelernt, und ihr Bruder hat ebenfalls so gehandelt.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Pause
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Kurze Pausen erfrischen deinen Geist.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.