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C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

säen
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
Der Bauer wird morgen Weizenkörner auf dem Feld säen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

zweisprachig
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Sie wuchs in einem zweisprachigen Haushalt auf, der sowohl Englisch als auch Spanisch sprach.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

Trinkgeld
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
Der Kellner erhielt ein großzügiges Trinkgeld für seinen ausgezeichneten Service.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

einhüllen
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Der Gipfel des Berges war in Nebel gehüllt.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

Eremit
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
Der alte Mann lebte als Eremit in den Bergen.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Nobelpreis
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Die Anerkennung des Nobelpreises entging den Beiträgen von Bose.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

Faulenzer, der Arbeit oder Anstrengung vermeidet
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
Sei kein Löfer, hilf uns bei der Arbeit.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

Königin
Meaning
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
Example
The queen addressed her people with grace.
Die Königin sprach mit Anmut zu ihrem Volk.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativ
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf die normativen Aspekte des kulturellen Verhaltens.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elliptisch
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
Der Planet folgt einer elliptischen Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

nett
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Sie erklärte das Problem nett, sodass es alle verstanden.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

Gelenk; gemeinsam
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
Der gemeinsame Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg des Projekts.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

Gedanke
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Sie hatte einen plötzlichen Gedanken über die Zukunft.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

Bergkamm oder Gipfel
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Wir gingen entlang des Gebirgskamms.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

Abschwächung, Reduzierung, Abschwächung
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
Die Abschwächung von Schallwellen beeinflusst die Kommunikation.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

fromm
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Er ist ein frommer Gläubiger, der jeden Tag betet.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jugend; junge Menschen
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Er verbrachte seine Jugend damit, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

Gewissenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Ihre Gewissenhaftigkeit bei der Arbeit führte zu einem gut organisierten Projekt.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

angezogen
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Sie fühlte sich von der Idee angezogen, im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

Dünger
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Bauern verwenden Dünger, um die Ernteproduktion zu steigern.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massieren
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Der Therapeut wird deinen Rücken massieren, um die Muskelverspannung zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

Massaker
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Das Schlachtfeld war nach dem brutalen Krieg mit Massaker gefüllt.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

Büße; Strafe für etwas Falsches tun
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Der Mönch vollzog Buße für seine vergangenen Fehler.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

spöttisch
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Sie gab ein spöttisches Lachen über seinen Versuch zu singen.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Bestreben
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Sein Bestreben ist es, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer zu werden.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativ
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
Das Wetter ist heute relativ warm.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

Planer
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Sie benutzt einen täglichen Planer, um ihre Besprechungen zu organisieren.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

umstritten
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
Das umstrittene Thema spaltete die globalen Führer.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

eingebildet
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Er trug ein eingebildetes Lächeln, nachdem er die Debatte gewonnen hatte.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

Herausforderung
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
Der Protest war ein Akt der Herausforderung gegen das Unrecht.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

getrennt; weit voneinander entfernt; in Stücke
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Die beiden Gebäude sind weit voneinander entfernt.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Mosaik
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Die Decke der Kirche war mit einem wunderschönen Mosaik geschmückt.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

Plastik
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Diese Behälter sind aus haltbarem Plastik gemacht.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

fröhlich; ausgelassen
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Die Kinder tanzten fröhlich beim Festival.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

klimafest
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Klimafeste Pflanzen können extreme Wetterbedingungen überleben.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

Kugel
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
Die Kugel verfehlte ihr Ziel und traf die Wand.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

Interesse / Zinsen
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Er zeigte großes Interesse daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

harmonisch, abgestimmt, einheitlich
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Ein harmonisches Arbeitsumfeld steigert die Produktivität.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

vielfältig
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Verschiedene Industrien stärken die wirtschaftliche Resilienz.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

berechnet
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Ihr berechneter Zug verschaffte ihr einen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Mitbewerbern.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

Molkerei
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
Die örtliche Molkerei produziert täglich frische Butter und Käse.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

pompöses Sprache
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers konnte keine Verbindung zu den einfachen Leuten herstellen.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

Höhepunkt. Der höchste oder dramatischste Punkt von etwas, insbesondere nach einer langen Zeit.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
Das Projekt erreichte seinen Höhepunkt nach jahrelangem Einsatz.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

Kindheit
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Sie verbrachte ihre Kindheit in einem kleinen Dorf.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Das U-Boot feuerte einen Torpedo auf das feindliche Schiff.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

Vernichtung
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
Die Vernichtung der Stadt ließ Tausende obdachlos zurück.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

um; rundherum; ungefähr
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Schau dich um und du wirst viele schöne Blumen sehen.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

Seepferdchen
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Das Seepferdchen schwebte anmutig zwischen den Korallenriffen.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

Futter
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
Der Bauer lagerte genug Futter, damit das Vieh den Winter überstehen konnte.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

Trainingsspiel
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Das Team hatte ein Trainingsspiel, bevor die offizielle Saison begann.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

kurz; prägnant
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
Der Anwalt erhielt eine detaillierte Zusammenfassung des bevorstehenden Gerichtsfalls.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

träge
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
Die träge Katze schlief den ganzen Nachmittag in der Sonne.
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

Pompösität, Arroganz
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
Seine Rede war voller Pomposität und Arroganz.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

vorläufig
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
Die Vereinbarung war nur vorläufig, bis der endgültige Vertrag unterschrieben wurde.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globos
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
Der Kaktus hat große, globöse Früchte.
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

Suche; Mission
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
Der Ritter begab sich auf eine Suche, um den legendären Schatz zu finden.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

kindlich
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Sein kindliches Verhalten peinigte alle in der Besprechung.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

Helligkeit
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
Die Helligkeit des Sterns wurde mit fortschrittlichen Instrumenten gemessen.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

durchsichtig
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
Das Wasser des Sees war so durchsichtig, dass man die Steine am Boden sehen konnte.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

Zenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Ihre Karriere erreichte ihren Zenit Ende der 1990er Jahre.
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

Vogel
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
Ein Vogel sang auf dem Baumzweig.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Es war unvorstellbar, dass eine solche Tragödie in unserer friedlichen Stadt geschehen konnte.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

Biodiversität
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Regenwälder sind Heimat für enorme Biodiversität.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

nachdrücklich
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Das Kind war nachdrücklich, ein neues Spielzeug zu bekommen.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

verteilen
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
Der Lehrer wird die Prüfungsblätter verteilen.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

Séance
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Sie hielten eine Séance ab, um mit ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter Kontakt aufzunehmen.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

östlich
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Sie studierte östliche Philosophie an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

anzeigen
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
Das rote Licht zeigt an, dass du anhalten solltest.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

Kamm
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Sie benutzte einen Kamm, um ihre Haare vor der Party zu stylen.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

Rechtschreibfehler (von 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
Der Begriff 'conflagaration' wird oft fälschlicherweise anstelle von 'conflagration' verwendet.