C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter

Meaning

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

Example

The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.

Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.

C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

durchnässt

Meaning

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

Example

His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.

Seine Kleidung war nach dem starken Regen durchnässt.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.

C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

Großzügigkeit

Meaning

great generosity or lavish giving

Example

The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.

Das Krankenhaus wurde dank der Großzügigkeit eines wohlhabenden Spenders gebaut.

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 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal

Meaning

A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Example

A monument should honor his contributions.

Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.

C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

einwandfrei

Meaning

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

Example

The new software has a foolproof installation process.

Die neue Software hat einen einwandfreien Installationsprozess.

A1 noun /dres/

Dress

Kleid

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes blaues Kleid auf der Party.

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.

B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

befestigen

Meaning

To attach or secure something firmly in place

Example

Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.

Bitte schnallen Sie sich vor dem Start des Flugzeugs an.

C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

leichenhaft

Meaning

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Example

His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.

Sein leichenhafter Anblick schockierte alle auf der Party.

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

verwahrlost

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

Er trug eine verwahrloste alte Jacke, die nach Feuchtigkeit roch.

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

machbar

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

Es ist machbar, das Projekt in zwei Monaten abzuschließen.

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.

A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

Information

Meaning

Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.

Example

The website provides useful information about travel destinations.

Die Website bietet nützliche Informationen über Reiseziele.

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

Mantel

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

Er zog seinen Wintermantel an, bevor er nach draußen ging.

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

zehn Liter

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

Der Behälter könnte bis zu einem Dekaliter Wasser fassen.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

Polykratie

Meaning

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

Example

The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.

Das Land erlebte nach den Dezentralisierungsreformen eine Polykratie.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

Tag

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

Was für ein schöner Tag heute mit klarem blauen Himmel!

B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen

Meaning

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

Example

The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.

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.

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

Flügelspannweite

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

Der Adler hat eine beeindruckende Flügelspannweite von über zwei Metern.

C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

kleiner Streit

Meaning

A petty quarrel or annoyance.

Example

They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.

Sie hatten einen kleinen Streit über die Sitzordnung.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

verlieren

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

Ich hoffe, ich verliere meine Schlüssel nicht wieder.

C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

Weste

Meaning

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

Example

He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.

Er trug eine schwarze Weste zu seinem Anzug.

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Antiseptikum / antiseptisch

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

Die Krankenschwester wendete ein Antiseptikum auf die Wunde an.

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

pflegen

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

Sie pflegte ihre kranke Mutter, bis sie wieder gesund wurde.

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Selbstzufriedenheit

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

Seine Selbstzufriedenheit hinderte ihn daran, die Risiken zu bemerken.

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

engelsgleich

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

Das Baby hatte ein engelsgleiches Lächeln, das jedem das Herz erweichte.

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

zurückweisen

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

Sie lehnte seine Einladung zum Abendessen ab.

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

Politiker

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

Der Politiker versprach, die Wirtschaft zu verbessern.

A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung

Meaning

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Example

Research on radio waves began earlier in India.

Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.

C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Freispruch

Meaning

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

Example

The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.

Die Freisprechung des Angeklagten schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

salben, weihen

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

Der Priester salbte den König mit heiligem Öl.

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.

C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparabel

Meaning

able to be repaired or fixed

Example

The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.

Der Schaden am Auto war ernst, aber immer noch reparabel.

C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

nicht besorgt oder gestört durch etwas; ruhig und gefasst

Meaning

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

Example

She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.

Sie blieb ruhig trotz der Herausforderungen.

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

Perpetuität, Ewigkeit, Kontinuität

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

Der Vertrag garantiert Zahlungen in Perpetuität.

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 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.

B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

demokratisch

Meaning

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Example

Democratic governance ensures equal rights.

Demokratische Regierungsführung gewährleistet gleiche Rechte.

C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen

Meaning

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

Example

The children disported themselves in the garden.

Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

zuverlässig

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Sie ist eine zuverlässige Kollegin, die immer Termine einhält.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.

C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen

Meaning

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

Example

The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.

Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.

C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach

Meaning

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

Example

The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.

Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

behaupten

Meaning

to claim or profess something, often falsely

Example

The document purports to be an official government report.

Das Dokument gibt vor, ein offizieller Regierungsbericht zu sein.

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.

B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

Enkel oder Enkelin

Meaning

the child of one's son or daughter

Example

They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.

Sie lieben es, am Wochenende Zeit mit ihrem Enkel oder ihrer Enkelin zu verbringen.

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

Steinkiste

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

Das Museum zeigte einen wunderschön geschnitzten Steinkasten aus dem alten Ägypten.

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Kapsel. Ein kleines lösliches Gehäuse aus Gelatine, das eine Dosis Medizin enthält und im Ganzen geschluckt wird.

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

Kapseln enthalten kontrollierte Umgebungen.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.

C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft

Meaning

An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.

Example

A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.

Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variieren

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

Der Künstler benutzte verschiedene Schattierungen, um das Design zu variieren.

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.

C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

Example

Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.

Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.

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.

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.

C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

trügerisch; scheinbar existierend, aber nicht real; täuschend

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

Example

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

Das Versprechen von leichtem Geld erwies sich als trügerisch und täuschend.

C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel

Meaning

food or nourishment that sustains life

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.

Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.

C1 /skwɒt/

squat

hocken

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ein gezacktes Rand machen

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

Der Handwerker serrierte die Klinge des Messers für besseres Schneiden.

B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

Buchstabe; Brief

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

Sie schrieb einen Brief an ihre Großmutter.

C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

schwerer Aufwand

Meaning

Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.

Example

After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.

Nach Jahren des schweren Aufwands hat sie schließlich ihr Studium abgeschlossen.

B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner

Meaning

a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction

Example

He went fishing with his old school mate.

Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.

C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

veraltet

Meaning

Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.

Example

The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.

Die veraltete Technologie konnte nicht mit modernen Geräten konkurrieren.

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

Schwäche; Krankheit; Gebrechlichkeit

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters und verschiedener Gebrechen blieb er geistig scharf und wachsam.

B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer

Meaning

a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school

Example

The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.

Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.

C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

angeberisches Verhalten

Meaning

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

Example

His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.

Sein endloses angeberisches Verhalten nervte alle auf der Party.

C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

Hybrid

Meaning

a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both

Example

The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.

Das Auto ist ein Hybrid, das sowohl mit Elektrizität als auch mit Kraftstoff fährt.

C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Example

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

Gehirnerschütterung

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

Er erlitt eine Gehirnerschütterung, nachdem er vom Fahrrad gefallen war.

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

sklavisch

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

Seine sklavische Hingabe an die Tradition verhinderte jede Innovation.

C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

intensive Qual

Meaning

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

Example

The country was in the throes of a political crisis.

Das Land war in den intensiven Qualen einer politischen Krise.

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Desoxyribonukleinsäure

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

Wissenschaftler extrahierten DNA aus den alten Knochen.

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

effizient

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

Sie konnte die Aufgabe effizient innerhalb der Frist erledigen.

C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

kleine schädliche Tiere oder Insekten, die schwer zu kontrollieren sind und Krankheiten verbreiten

Meaning

Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.

Example

The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.

Das Haus war mit vermin befallen, was sofortige Maßnahmen erforderte.

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

Bereitstellung

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

Die Bereitstellung der neuen Software wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

Korrespondenz; Ähnlichkeit oder Gleichwertigkeit; Kommunikation durch den Austausch von Briefen

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

Die historische Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden berühmten Schriftstellern wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

zweitrangig

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber im Vergleich zum Original eindeutig zweitklassig.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

Selbstwertgefühl

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Das Aufbauen von Selbstwertgefühl erfordert Zeit und stetige Anstrengung.

C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

tropfen / den Ball mit kleinen Stößen spielen

Meaning

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

Example

The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.

Das Baby hat Milch auf sein Hemd getropft.

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futuristisch

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

Futuristische Technologien verwandeln Industrien weltweit.

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

Fälscher

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

Die Polizei hat einen Fälscher verhaftet, der gefälschte Gemälde verkauft hatte.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

Unbehagen

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

Sie bewegte sich in ihrem Stuhl wegen des Unbehagens in ihrem Rücken.

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

mit Mühe klettern

Meaning

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

Example

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.

Die Kinder kletterten mühsam über die Felsen, um die Höhle zu erreichen.