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B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

luxuriös
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
Der Künstler malte eine luxuriöse Figur, die auf dem Sofa lag.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

unvereinbar
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
Ihre Persönlichkeiten waren völlig unvereinbar.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

Schatten
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Der Baum warf am Abend einen langen Schatten über den Garten.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ehrenlos; niederträchtig; gemein
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Seine ehrenlosen Taten verrieten das Vertrauen seiner Freunde.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

Phänomene
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Phänomene wie Überschwemmungen stören landwirtschaftliche Systeme.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

begleiten
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Sie bat ihre Freundin, sie zum Konzert zu begleiten.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Ihre Naivität ließ sie den Menschen zu leicht vertrauen.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Stunde
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
Die Sitzung dauerte zwei Stunden.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

Vergeltung
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Das Land drohte mit Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen jede Aggression.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interaktiv
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
Interaktives Lernen hält die Schüler in den Lektionen engagiert.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

Zufluss
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
Die Stadt erlebte einen Zufluss von Touristen während des Festivals.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Die Chancen, im Lotto zu gewinnen, sind sehr gering.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

groß und dünn
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Der große, dünne Teenager ragte über seine Klassenkameraden hinaus.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperiös
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Ihr imperiöser Ton machte es anderen schwer, zu argumentieren.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

Quorum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
Die Vorstandssitzung wurde verschoben, weil kein Quorum erreicht wurde.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

taschentuch
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Sie trägt immer ein sauberes Taschentuch in ihrer Tasche.
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

irren
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Irren ist menschlich, verzeihen ist göttlich.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

Gefühl; Empfindung; Emotion
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Sie hatte das seltsame Gefühl, dass gleich etwas Wichtiges passieren würde.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

Korrektur
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
Der Lehrer machte eine Korrektur an dem Aufsatz des Schülers.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

Panel, Gruppe von Richtern
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Das Panel von Richtern gab den Gewinner des Wettbewerbs bekannt.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogant
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Sie schenkte ihm ein arrogantes Lächeln, als ob er unter ihr stand.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

gestreift
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Die Muskelfasern erschienen unter dem Mikroskop gestreift.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

jugularvene
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
Der Arzt überprüfte die jugularvene des Patienten auf Anzeichen von Druck.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

Grundlage
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder starken Beziehung.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

unaufhaltsame Armee
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Die Rebellen fürchteten die unaufhaltsame Armee, die sich ihrer Festung näherte.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

von Motten zerfressen
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Er trug an dem kalten Tag einen von Motten zerfressenen Pullover.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

angemessen; passend; geeignet für eine bestimmte Situation oder Person
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug, der der wichtigen Gelegenheit angemessen war.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

Breitengrad
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
Das GPS-Gerät zeigte unsere genauen Breitengrad- und Längengradkoordinaten auf der Karte an.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

Hütte
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Sie lebten in einer kleinen Holz-Hütte nahe dem Fluss.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

unbedacht
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Es war unbedacht, bei solchem Sturmwetter zu fahren.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

kognitiv
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Kognitive Funktionen verbessern sich mit Übung und Lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

aufmerksam; bewusst
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Sie ist immer aufmerksam auf ihre Umgebung und achtet auf Details.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

elf
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Es gibt elf Schüler im Klassenzimmer.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

Feinschmecker
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
Als Feinschmecker suchte sie immer die besten Restaurants in der Stadt.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

unterschätzen
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Viele Menschen unterschätzen die Vorteile regelmäßiger Bewegung.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Eine starke Diktat verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

entblößen
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
Der Wald wurde durch illegales Abholzen der Bäume entblößt.
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

tragisch
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
Der Flugzeugabsturz war ein tragischer Unfall.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

niere
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Viel Wasser trinken hilft, die Nieren gesund zu halten.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

Leichenwagen;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
Der schwarze Leichenwagen fuhr langsam zum Friedhof, gefolgt von einer Prozession von Trauernden.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
Der Trainer hat das Team für ihre schlechte Leistung scharf kritisiert.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

Abschnitt
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Dieser Abschnitt des Berichts benötigt eine weitere Überprüfung.
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

Vergehen
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
Das Vergehen wurde bei Tageslicht begangen.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

Papyrus
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Das alte Pergament wurde auf Papyrus geschrieben.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

ein leichter Hauch von Farbe oder Geschmack
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Ihre Stimme war von Traurigkeit getönt.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

entdecken
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten letzten Jahr einen neuen Planeten.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

unglücklich, hilflos
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
Der unglückliche Reisende verlor sein Reisepass am ersten Tag.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

lange Reise
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Ihre Karriere war eine Odyssee aus Herausforderungen und Erfolgen.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

Traurigkeit, Kummer, Schmerz
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Ihre Traurigkeit war nach den schlechten Nachrichten offensichtlich.
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.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

regionsspezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind regionsspezifisch.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

Revitalisierung
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Ausreichende Ruhe und Ernährung führen zur Revitalisierung des Körpers.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

reis
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Wir essen Reis mit Curry zum Abendessen.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

spenden
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Sie spendet alle drei Monate Blut.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

vereinigen
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
Die Krise half, die Gemeinschaft zu vereinen.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

gescheitert
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Ihr abortiver Versuch, den Berg zu besteigen, endete in einem Rückzug.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

Edikt
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
Der König erließ ein Edikt, das das Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen verbot.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Regenschirm
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Sie öffnete ihren Regenschirm, als es zu regnen begann.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Mächten verhindert Konflikte.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

Ruderer
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
Der erfahrene Ruderer ruderte das Boot über den Fluss.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

Hedonismus
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Der Lebensstil der Reichen wird oft als reiner Hedonismus kritisiert.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

abhängen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Kinder sind auf ihre Eltern angewiesen, um gepflegt zu werden.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

messen
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Sie maß die Länge des Tisches.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

abstoßend; widerlich; ekelhaft
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
Die Idee, seinen Eltern zu lügen, war ihm abstoßend.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

Stier
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
Der Stier stürmte über das Feld in Richtung der roten Flagge.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

wendbar
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Diese Jacke ist wendbar und kann auf beiden Seiten getragen werden.
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

Fähigkeit
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
Ihre Fähigkeit im Malen beeindruckte alle.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

Exposition
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Lange Exposition gegenüber der Sonne kann deiner Haut schaden.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

Haferbrei
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Sie isst jeden Morgen eine Schüssel Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

baumähnlich
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
Das Korallen hat eine dendroid Struktur.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

unzerstörbar
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Es wurde gesagt, dass das Schild des Superhelden unzerstörbar war.
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

Fundament
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Das Fundament des Gebäudes wurde mit starken Materialien gelegt.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.