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B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

Expulsion
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Sein ständiges Fehlverhalten führte zu seiner Expulsion aus der Schule.
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

Witz
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Sie hat einen scharfen Verstand und einen schnellen Sinn für Humor.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

jemanden als Stellvertreter ernennen
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
Der Sheriff beschloss, mehrere Einheimische zu deputieren, um die Ordnung aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

Kläger
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
Das Gericht hat beide Kläger zur Anhörung vorgeladen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

Atrophie
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Ohne regelmäßige Bewegung können Muskeln mit der Zeit atrophieren.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervös
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Das Pferd war zu nervös zum Reiten.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

neugierig
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
Das neugierige Kind stellte unzählige Fragen über die Sterne.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

Nährstoffe
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Der Boden liefert den Pflanzen Nährstoffe.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

Rechtswissenschaft
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Sie ist Professorin für Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

Übeltäter; Verbrecher
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
Der Übeltäter wurde beim Stehlen im Laden erwischt.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

schaumig
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Sie bestellte eine Tasse schaumigen Cappuccino.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epikureisch
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Der Koch bereitete ein epikureisches Festmahl für die Gäste vor.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

beständig
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Sie hatte eine beständige Liebe zu ihrer Heimatstadt.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

einfach, ungeschmückt
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
Der Raum war einfach, mit nur einem Tisch und einem Stuhl.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

überzeugen
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Sie hat ihn überredet, an der Besprechung teilzunehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungibel
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
In der Finanzwelt gilt Geld als ein fungibles Gut.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

robust, widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Robuste Pflanzen können den harten Winter überstehen.
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

Ellenbogen
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
Er hat sich den Ellenbogen beim Tennisspielen verletzt.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

Vorstoß / erster Versuch
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
Das Unternehmen machte seinen ersten Vorstoß in den internationalen Markt.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extrahieren
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
Der Zahnarzt musste den beschädigten Zahn extrahieren.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
Der alte Reprobate verbrachte seine Tage mit Glücksspiel und Trinken.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

entkommen
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Er versuchte, die Frage zu umgehen, indem er das Thema wechselte.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

Beratung
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Sie suchte Beratung, um Stress zu bewältigen.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

aufführen
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
Das Orchester wird heute Abend im Konzertsaal auftreten.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

Auktionator
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
Der Auktionator erhöhte schnell den Preis während der Gebote.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

verzücken
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Er war von ihrer Schönheit verzaubert.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
Die buddhistische Philosophie betont die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

Konkurrent, Anwärter
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Sie ist eine starke Anwärterin für das Bürgermeisteramt.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

Rindfleisch
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Das Restaurant serviert das beste Rindersteak in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Die Schüler zeigten Ehrerbietung gegenüber ihrem Lehrer.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Stück / abgebrochener Teil
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Er hat versehentlich die Kante des Tisches abgechippt.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

Bienenstock; ein Ort voller Aktivität
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
Der Garten summte vor Aktivität, während die Bienen hin und her flogen von ihrem Bienenstock.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

der Stadtrand
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Sie bauten eine neue Fabrik am Stadtrand der Stadt.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

hindernis
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln war ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

Geiz
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Sein Geiz zeigte sich darin, dass er jede unnötige Ausgabe vermied.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

zwei Drittel
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Zwei Drittel der Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

bereichern
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
Weltraumforschung bereichert das menschliche Verständnis.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

Wahl
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
Die Wahl verbessert die Entscheidungsfindung.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

Wort
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Das Wörterbuch enthielt Tausende von Vokabeln aus verschiedenen Sprachen.
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 /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

Handelsförderung
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
Die Handelsförderung fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

offen
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Sie ist dafür bekannt, offen über gesellschaftliche Themen zu sprechen.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

grauenhaft
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Der Service im Restaurant war grauenhaft langsam.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

Element
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
Vertrauen ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil jeder starken Beziehung.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

Vielfalt
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Das Projekt stieß auf eine Vielzahl von Herausforderungen.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

afferenz
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Afferente Nerven übertragen Signale vom Körper zum Gehirn.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

glauben
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Ich glaube an harte Arbeit und Hingabe.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

Lärm
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Der Lärm des Verkehrs draußen erschwerte das Konzentrieren.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

entfernen
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Bitte ziehen Sie Ihre Schuhe aus, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

städtisch
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
Städtische Gebiete haben oft eine höhere Bevölkerungsdichte als ländliche Gebiete.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

aufbrauchbar
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
Kohle und Öl sind aufbrauchbare Ressourcen.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

Grund
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
Der Grund hinter seiner Entscheidung wurde klar erklärt.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

Identität
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
Der Tag stärkt unsere nationale Identität.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

Hefe
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Füge Hefe zum Mehl hinzu, damit das Brot aufgeht.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

Desillusion
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
Der Skandal hat viele Wähler desillusioniert.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

Glaube; Vertrauen
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Sein Glaube an Gerechtigkeit schwankte nie.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

eindeutig
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Sie gab eine eindeutige Antwort auf die Frage.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

Glück
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

dumm; stumpf; langsam zu verstehen
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Er war absichtlich obtus bezüglich der Anweisungen.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

anerkannt
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Sie arbeitet für eine angesehene Anwaltskanzlei in der Stadt.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Das komplizierte Puzzle hat die Studenten verwirrt.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

einkernig
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Amöben sind einzellige Organismen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

mit den Füßen schleifen / mischen
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Er mischte die Karten, bevor er sie austeilte.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

verzierendes Design
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
Die Decke war mit zarten arabesken Mustern verziert.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

stolz gehen
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Er lief stolz über die Bühne, nachdem er den Preis gewonnen hatte.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

Magnitude; Größe; Bedeutung
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Die Magnitude des Erdbebens wurde mit 7,5 auf der Richterskala gemessen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

lang
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
Die lange Straße erstreckte sich über viele Meilen.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

Kapazität
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
Das Kabel hat die Kapazität, große Datenmengen zu verarbeiten.
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

idealisisieren
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
Kinder idealisieren oft ihre Eltern.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

Minderjährigkeit
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Während seiner Minderjährigkeit wurden alle gerichtlichen Entscheidungen von seinem Vormund getroffen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

Kauderwelsch
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Er war so nervös, dass seine Erklärung wie Kauderwelsch klang.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

vorsichtig
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Sie ging vorsichtig auf dem eisigen Weg.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

essbar
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
Nur essbare Pilze sollten in der Küche verwendet werden.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

Epizykluskreis
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Das Konzept des Epizyklus wurde verwendet, um die Planetenbewegung zu erklären.
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.