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B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

labyrinthisch
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Die alten Stadtstraßen waren labyrinthartig.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

Hammer
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Sie benutzte einen Hammer, um den Bilderrahmen an die Wand zu nageln.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

Lärm
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
Der Lärm vor der Bar zog die Aufmerksamkeit der Polizei an.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

Programm
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
Das Programm beginnt um 9 Uhr pünktlich.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

Studio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Die Sängerin nahm ihr neues Lied im Studio auf.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

Balsam
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Das Balsam half, den Schmerz von ihrem Sonnenbrand zu lindern.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

vergleichen
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Er verglich ihre Stimme mit süßer Musik.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
Der Fluss grub eine tiefe Schlucht durch die Berge.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

schwach
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
Das Imperium wurde schwach nach Jahrhunderten des Genusses.
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 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

Met
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Die Wikinger waren bekannt dafür, große Mengen Met bei Festen zu trinken.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

schlimm; dringend; schrecklich
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
Das Land steht vor einer schlimmen wirtschaftlichen Krise.
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

korrigieren
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
Sie korrigierte den Bericht vor der Einreichung.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

Kraftstoffverbrauch
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Dieses Auto bietet auf Autobahnen eine ausgezeichnete Kraftstoffeffizienz.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

nicht anerkannt
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Ihre Beiträge zum Projekt blieben unbeachtet.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

wahlbezogen
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Der Wahlprozess im Land wurde in den letzten Jahren reformiert.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

Beitrag
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Seine Beitrag zum Projekt war entscheidend.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

andeuten
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen herannahenden Sturm hin.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

Entdeckung, Schlussfolgerung oder Ergebnis nach einer Untersuchung
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
Die Wissenschaftlerin veröffentlichte ihre Entdeckungen in einer führenden Fachzeitschrift.
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 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

entwickeln
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Im Laufe der Zeit entwickelte sich das Unternehmen zu einer globalen Marke.
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

abgenutzt
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
Das Sofa sah nach Jahren der Nutzung alt und abgenutzt aus.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.
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.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

Gericht
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
Der Fall wurde vor einem internationalen Gericht verhandelt.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

zurückweichen
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Sie zuckte zurück, als sie die Schlange sah.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

Flagge
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Die Straßen waren mit nationalen Flaggen dekoriert.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

blutig
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
Der Film war zu blutig für Kinder.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

Kürbis
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
Das Kürbisgericht war köstlich und nahrhaft.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

Divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
In der Gleichung 12 ÷ 3, ist die Zahl 3 der Divisor.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

Dimensionen
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Neue Dimensionen der Weltraumforschung werden aufgedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

Alkali
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
Seife enthält Alkali, das hilft, Fett zu entfernen.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

ständig meckern
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Sie hörte nicht auf, ständig über die Fehler, die ich gemacht habe, zu meckern.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

Gegner; Rivale
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
Der Schachspieler besiegte seinen stärksten Gegner.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

Generalstaatsanwalt
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
Der Generalstaatsanwalt kündigte neue Reformen zur Stärkung der Justiz an.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

Veruntreuung
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
Der Minister trat zurück, nachdem er der Veruntreuung beschuldigt wurde.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

Verbreitung
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Die Verbreitung falscher Informationen ist ein großes Problem.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnetisieren
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
Der Wissenschaftler konnte die Eisenstange magnetisieren.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

Dilemma, schwierige Entscheidung
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Sie stand vor einem moralischen Dilemma bei der Arbeit.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

entsprechend
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
Die entsprechende Seite im Buch erklärt den Prozess im Detail.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

Schatzmeister
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
Der Schatzmeister präsentierte den jährlichen Finanzbericht.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

Umwandler
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
Der Ingenieur benutzte einen Umwandler, um Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom umzuwandeln.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

leise; ruhig
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Sie sprach leise, damit sie das Baby nicht weckte.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Eltern
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
Der Stammbaum beginnt mit den Eltern des Kindes.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

Reliquiar
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Das alte Reliquiar war mit Gold und Edelsteinen verziert.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

bedingungen
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Die Bedingungen des Vertrags sind klar im Vertrag dargelegt.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

nautisch
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Er studierte nautische Karten, bevor er die Segel setzte.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

essen
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Sie aßen gerade zu Abend, als das Telefon klingelte.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Ihr Bruder hielt eine bewegende Lobrede bei der Beerdigung.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

Hagel
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
Der plötzliche Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos auf dem Parkplatz mit großen Eiskugeln.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

Konfrontation
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Führern endete ohne ein Ergebnis.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

entlauben
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Die Bauern entlaubten die Felder vor der Ernte.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

dekodieren
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
Die Software kann die versteckte Nachricht in wenigen Sekunden dekodieren.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

kleiner König
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Der kleine König verlangte Respekt von seinem Volk, trotz seines kleinen Reiches.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

leitfähig
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
Kupfer ist sehr leitfähig für Elektrizität.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

Glück
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

Nadel
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Sie fädelte die Nadel ein, um den Knopf zu nähen.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

zellulär
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
Die Zelluläre Technologie hat die Kommunikation revolutioniert.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

Dummheit
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Seine Dummheit verursachte viele Probleme für das Team.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

Verschlechterung, Ärger
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Die Verzögerung verursachte große Unannehmlichkeiten für die Passagiere.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

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

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.
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 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

vorsichtig; misstrauisch
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Sie war vorsichtig bei Fremden, die sich ihr in der Nacht näherten.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

Psychotherapie
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Sie nahm wöchentliche Psychotherapiesitzungen, um mit ihrer Angst umzugehen.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

Parallelen
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Es gibt Parallelen zwischen den Altersproblemen Japans und der Situation in Bangladesch.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

Destillation
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Destillation wird häufig zur Herstellung alkoholischer Getränke verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Sie sprach mit Offenheit über die Herausforderungen, denen sie gegenüberstand.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

Freiwilliger
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Viele Freiwillige halfen dabei, Obdachlosen Essen zu verteilen.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

armreif
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Sie trug wunderschöne goldene Armreifen an ihren Handgelenken.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

Nische
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Sie stellte einen Lesesessel in die Nische nahe dem Fenster.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

verräterisch
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
Die verräterische Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

die Kunst des effektiven oder überzeugenden Sprechens oder Schreibens
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
Politische Führer verwenden oft Rhetorik, um Menschen zu beeinflussen.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

übermäßiges Schmeicheln
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihre übermäßigen Schmeicheleien machten alle unwohl.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instruktiv
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
Der Vortrag war sehr lehrreich und fesselnd.