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C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

ob
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Ich weiß nicht, ob ich gehen soll.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Buffet
Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
Wir genossen ein großes Buffet auf der Hochzeitsfeier.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen dienten nur dazu, seine Kollegen zu antagonisieren.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Aufstieg, Erhebung
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Aufstieg zum Gipfel des Berges bei Sonnenaufgang.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

Meißel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Meißel, um das Holz zu schnitzen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

Papstanhänger
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
Die Debatte hob die ultramontane Position in der Kirchenpolitik hervor.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

Jackfrucht
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
Die Jackfruit ist die größte Baumfrucht der Welt.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

Abweichung; Abkommen von einem festgelegten Kurs
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Jede Abweichung von der festgelegten Vorgehensweise muss sofort gemeldet werden.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

Change Management
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
Change Management sorgt für reibungslose Übergänge.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

billig; preiswert
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Dieses Restaurant serviert billiges, aber leckeres Essen.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

Telemetrie
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
Das Raumfahrzeug übertrug Telemetriedaten zur Erde.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hysterisch oder emotional unkontrollierbar
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Die Witze des Komikers waren absolut hysterisch.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

saftig
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es in meinem Mund zerging.
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.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

Kläger
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
Der Kläger reichte nach dem Unfall einen Antrag auf Entschädigung ein.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
Der incipiente Sturm ließ den Himmel dunkel und schwer werden.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

mit dem Ohr verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Der Arzt benutzte ein aurikuläres Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

illegal
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
Die Polizei hat den illegalen Drogenhandel gestoppt.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

nicht geehrt
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Er fühlte sich nicht geehrt, nachdem seine Dienstjahre ignoriert wurden.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

bitter; von starkem Geschmack; wütend und enttäuscht zeigend
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
Das Medikament hatte einen bitteren Geschmack.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

Geruchssinn
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Hunde haben einen sehr gut entwickelten Geruchssinn.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operation
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
Das Krankenhaus führte eine erfolgreiche Operation durch.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

verehrt
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
Der verehrte Professor wurde mit einem Preis ausgezeichnet.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

zweisprachig
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Sie wuchs in einem zweisprachigen Haushalt auf, der sowohl Englisch als auch Spanisch sprach.
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.
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

Verfälschung
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
Die Verfälschung von Lebensmitteln ist ein ernstes Gesundheitsrisiko.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

Hunde-Rose
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
Der Hunde-Rosenstrauch wuchs wild entlang des Landweges.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

mutig
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rannte in das brennende Gebäude.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

Kommentator
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
Der Kommentator beschrieb das Fußballspiel im Detail.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

Argument
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Sein Argument basierte auf der Mehrheit.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flegmatisch
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
Trotz des Chaos blieb er flegmatisch und ruhig.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

Abschied
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Sein Abschied von seinen Freunden war emotional.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

überstimuliert
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Überstimulierte Gedanken können zu Burnout und verringerter Produktivität führen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

gutartig, harmlos
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass der Tumor harmlos war.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

Sockel / Podest
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
Die Statue wurde auf einem Marmorsockel platziert.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

schneiden, unbefugten Zugriff auf ein Computersystem erlangen
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
Der Programmierer schaffte es, in das System einzubrechen.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

Verbrecher
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Der Verbrecher wurde zu zehn Jahren Haft verurteilt.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

Mehl
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Sie mischte das Mehl mit Wasser, um den Teig für Brot zu machen.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

Quartett
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Streichquartett trat wunderbar beim Konzert auf.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

Hypochonder
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Sie ist ein Hypochonder, der jede Woche zum Arzt geht.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

anschwellen
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Die Wurzeln begannen, aus dem Boden hervor zu schwellen.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

diskreditieren
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Der Skandal diskreditierte den Politiker in den Augen der Öffentlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

Glück
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

im Müll nach etwas suchen
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Die Kinder durchsuchten den Müll nach Essen.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

reiben
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Sie rieb ihre Hände zusammen, um sie warm zu halten.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

plötzlich weglaufen; etwas mit einem Bolzen befestigen
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
Das Pferd raste nach dem lauten Geräusch aus dem Stall.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Wir müssen den Plan ändern, um mehr Details einzufügen.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

stampfen
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Er stampfte den Boden um die Pflanze, um sie zu sichern.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

verschieden; vielfältig; gemischt
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
Die Box enthielt verschiedene Gegenstände aus verschiedenen Epochen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

Muttersprache
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Kinder lernen am besten in ihrer Muttersprache.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massiv; äußerst groß; in Größe oder Menge riesig
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr einen massiven Gewinn erzielt.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

Abzweigung; Seitenstraße
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Biegen Sie an der ersten Abzweigung links ab.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

Rhetorik
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Seine außergewöhnlichen oratorischen Fähigkeiten verschafften ihm den Sieg im Debattierwettbewerb.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

Käse
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Sie fügte geriebenen Käse zu der Pasta für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

Diplomat
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
Der Diplomat hat die Verhandlungen mit viel Takt geführt.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

austauschbar
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Diese Maschinenteile sind austauschbar, so dass sie einfach ersetzt werden können.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

Extrovertierter Mensch
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Als Extrovertierte liebt sie es, neue Leute bei gesellschaftlichen Veranstaltungen zu treffen.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

harmonisch
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Die harmonischen Stimmen erzeugten einen kraftvollen Effekt.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
Das Unternehmen pflegt transparente Geschäftspraktiken.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

Handschuhe
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug warme Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anomal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten während des Experiments ein anomalem Ergebnis.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

Szenerie
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
Der Schauplatz des Films war ein schöner Strand.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospektiv
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
Das Museum zeigte eine Retrospektivausstellung der Werke des Kuenstlers
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

Gesandter
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
Der König sandte einen Gesandten, um den Frieden zu verhandeln.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

durchsichtig
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
Das Wasser des Sees war so durchsichtig, dass man die Steine am Boden sehen konnte.
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

Absorption
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
Pflanzen helfen bei der Absorption von Kohlendioxid.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Der Film wurde für seine übermäßige Sentimentalität kritisiert.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

bedeutend
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
Die Unterzeichnung des Friedensvertrags war ein bedeutender Moment für beide Länder.
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

ein verschriebenes Behandlungskonzept, Diät oder Lebensstil zur Förderung oder Wiederherstellung der Gesundheit
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Ein striktes Trainingsregimen verbessert die allgemeine Fitness.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

berühmte Person
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
Die berühmte Person war am Flughafen von Fans umgeben.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.