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C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

Langeweile
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Nach Wochen ohne etwas zu tun, verfiel er in tiefe Langeweile.
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

abspannen
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
Der Bauer entlastete die Ochsen nach einem langen Arbeitstag.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

Prestige
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
Die Universität hat internationalen Prestige für ihre Forschung erlangt.
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

absagen
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
Der Flug wurde aufgrund starker Regenfälle abgesagt.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Warum bist du heute zu spät?
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

Veränderlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
Die Veränderlichkeit von Modetrends macht es schwierig, Schritt zu halten.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

Teleologie
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristoteles wird oft mit dem Konzept der Teleologie in der Philosophie in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

vor der Schöpfung der Welt
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
Einige Mythen sprechen von einem antemundanen Chaos, bevor die Ordnung etabliert wurde.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

Holzsandale
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Sie trug Holzsandalen bei der traditionellen Zeremonie.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

unbrauchbar; defekt
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
Der alte Computer wurde nach dem Systemabsturz unbrauchbar.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
Der Vermieter und der Mieter unterzeichneten einen Vertrag, um die Immobilie zu erhalten.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

barocker Stil
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Die Kirche war im barocken Stil mit komplizierten Details dekoriert.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lakonisch
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Seine lakonische Antwort beendete das Gespräch schnell.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

übermäßig
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Sie verbrachte eine übermäßige Zeit mit ihrem Telefon.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

Gesicht, Ausdruck; Unterstützung
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Ihr fröhliches Gesicht erhellte den Raum.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Seine lustigen Geschichten bringen immer alle zum Lachen.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

Pessimismus
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Ihr ständiger Pessimismus machte es schwer, optimistisch zu bleiben.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

gewiss; sicher; ohne Zweifel
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Ich bin sicher, dass wir erfolgreich sein werden.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

Insektizid
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
Der Bauer sprühte Insektizid auf seine Ernte, um sie vor schädlichen Insekten zu schützen.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

Besessenheit
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Seine Besessenheit vom Erfolg trieb ihn dazu, Tag und Nacht zu arbeiten.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

reichlich
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Otter
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

anstiften
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Aufstand anzustiften.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historisch
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Der Tag des Sieges ist ein historischer Moment für Bangladesch.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

kritisieren
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die Schüler wegen ihres schlechten Verhaltens.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

Bankwesen oder Bankdienstleistungen
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
Online-Banking hat finanzielle Transaktionen erleichtert.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

schwer zu finden
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Die Lösung des Problems erwies sich als schwer zu finden.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Sie stand mitten in der Menge.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

faul
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Er streckte faul seine Arme und gähnte am Morgen.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

Riss
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
Die Ziege verschwand in einem Riss im Felsen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

Faser
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
Der Verzehr von ballaststoffreichen Lebensmitteln kann Ihre Verdauung verbessern.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

faszinieren
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
Die Darbietung des Magiers faszinierte das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

Prinzip
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein zentrales Prinzip ihrer Philosophie.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

Zukunft
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Zukünftige Projekte hängen von strategischer Planung ab.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

scharf; intensiv; eifrig
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Sie hat ein starkes Interesse an der Wissenschaft.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

Motor
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
Der Motor des Autos ist auf der Autobahn ausgefallen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

Gewürz
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte dem Curry eine Prise Gewürz hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu geben.
C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

Königin Crepe Myrte
Meaning
A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia
Example
The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.
Die Königin Crepe Myrte blühte wunderschön im Garten mit ihren lila Blumen.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

Republik
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Eine Republik wird von den Vertretern des Volkes regiert.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

schlau, klug
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Es war klug von ihm, während des Streits schweigend zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Bezieht sich auf das Verständnis der Beziehung zwischen Raum und Objekten durch Sicht
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
Gute visuospatiale Fähigkeiten sind wichtig für Architektur und Design.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

flach
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
Die Straße vor uns war völlig flach.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

Schlamm
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Der Fluss hat Schichten von Schlamm entlang seiner Ufer abgelagert.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

widerrufen
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Er widerrief seine frühere Aussage vor Gericht.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

erwidern
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Sie lächelte ihn an, und er antwortete mit einer warmen Umarmung.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

heuchlerisch fromm
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Er hielt eine heuchlerische Rede über Ehrlichkeit, während er selbst korrupt war.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

Newsletter
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
Das Unternehmen sendet seinen Mitarbeitern wöchentlich einen Newsletter.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Grill / grillen
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Wir haben etwas Hühnchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

ärgern
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute ohne anzurufen zu spät kommen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

planlos
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
Seine planlose Unterhaltung langweilte das Publikum.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

Überbleibsel
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Die Überbleibsel der Wand sind immer noch sichtbar.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

Opposition
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
Die Opposition gegen das neue Gesetz war stark.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

Herbst
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Die Bäume sehen im Herbst wunderschön aus, mit bunten Blättern, die fallen.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

Adlerhorst
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
Der Adler landete stolz in der Nähe seines Horstes hoch auf der Klippe.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

ermüdend; langweilig und anstrengend
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Die ermüdende Reise dauerte zwölf Stunden.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

Esslöffel
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Sie rührte die Suppe mit einem Esslöffel.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

Draht
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
Der Elektriker hat den Draht repariert, um die Energie wiederherzustellen.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

Frist; Abgabedatum;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
Die Frist für die Einreichung des Projekts ist nächsten Freitag.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

speziell
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Dies ist eine spezielle Gelegenheit, die Sie nicht verpassen sollten.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

benachteiligte Gruppen
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Benachteiligte Gruppen profitieren von sozialen Initiativen.
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

Wort
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
Er suchte das Wort im Wörterbuch.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

Pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Wir hatten gestern Abend cremige Pasta zum Abendessen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

Geld senden / erlassen
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Er versprach, die Zahlung bis zum Ende der Woche zu überweisen.
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.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

Meineid
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Sie wurde wegen Meineids verurteilt, nachdem sie falsche Beweise geliefert hatte.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

vollständig
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Sie ist sich der Risiken vollständig bewusst.
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

extrem idealistisch, unrealistisch und unpraktisch
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
Seine idealistischen Träume führten oft zu Enttäuschungen.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

veränderlich
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Sie ist eine wandelbare Künstlerin, die mit vielen Stilen experimentiert.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

Wahnsinn
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Es war völliger Wahnsinn, bei dem Sturm wandern zu gehen.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

Missa-Buch
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Der Priester las während der Zeremonie aus dem Missa-Buch.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiotisch
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein idiotisches Verhalten hat alle bei der Besprechung in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

schnelles Wachstum oder Expansion mit einer zunehmenden Rate
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
Die Technologie entwickelt sich in einem exponentiellen Tempo.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

zurückhaltend
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Sie war zurückhaltend in Bezug auf ihr persönliches Leben.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

Kosmographie
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Mittelalterliche Gelehrte praktizierten Kosmographie, um die Sterne und Planeten zu kartieren.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

Arabischer Jasmin
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
Der arabische Jasmin füllte den Garten mit seinem süßen Duft.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

Triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Caesar war ein Triumvir im ersten römischen Triumvirat.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

alltäglich, gewöhnlich
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Er konzentrierte sich auf die alltäglichen Details des Familienlebens.