C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

antriebend

Meaning

Having the power to drive or push something forward.

Example

The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.

Die antreibende Kraft der Rakete hob sie vom Boden ab.

B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

stören

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Individuelle Bestrebungen stören die soziale Harmonie.

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

gierig

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

Der gierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete ohne Grund.

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

unter

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

Die Katze ist unter dem Tisch.

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

schon; bereits; zuvor

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben für heute schon erledigt.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

jubelnd

Meaning

feeling or expressing great happiness and joy

Example

The team was jubilant after winning the championship.

Das Team war jubelnd, nachdem es die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.

C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Schwefel

Meaning

Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.

Example

The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.

Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel, um die Gemeinde zu warnen.

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

Privatsphäre

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

Jeder hat das Recht auf Privatsphäre.

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

brüchig

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

Example

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

Das Glas war so brüchig, dass es leicht zerbrach.

C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

Duett

Meaning

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

Example

They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.

Sie sangen zusammen ein wunderschönes Duett auf der Bühne.

C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

Meaning

Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.

Example

He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.

Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Aktion, Kunststück, Wachstum behindern

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

Der Schauspieler führte einen gefährlichen Stunt im Film aus.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.

A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

Meaning

Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.

Example

She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.

Sie ist eine der intelligentesten Schülerinnen in der Klasse.

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.

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

lange Zeit

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

Sie sind langjährige Freunde, die sich an der Universität getroffen haben.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.

C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

Verbesserung

Meaning

An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.

Example

The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.

Das Unternehmen erlebte im letzten Quartal eine Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen.

C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

die Blütezeit; die goldene Ära; der Höhepunkt

Meaning

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

Example

During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.

In ihrer Blütezeit als Sängerin trat sie bei ausverkauften Konzerten auf der ganzen Welt auf.

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

Hintern

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

Die Kinder rutschten den Hügel auf ihrem Hintern hinunter.

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.

C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

Example

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.

C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

erwidern

Meaning

to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling

Example

She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.

Sie erwiderte seine Freundlichkeit mit einem durchdachten Geschenk.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

unruhig; besorgt; aufgewühlt

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

Sie verbrachte eine unruhige Nacht, in der sie sich Sorgen um die Prüfungsergebnisse machte.

C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Amerikanismus

Meaning

A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.

Example

The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.

Der Begriff 'Sidewalk' ist ein Amerikanismus, während 'Pavement' im britischen Englisch verwendet wird.

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

langjährig

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

Sie ist eine langjährige Freundin meiner Familie.

B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

verlegen machen

Meaning

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

Example

His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.

Sein unhöflicher Kommentar hat sie wirklich vor allen in Verlegenheit gebracht.

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

Konformist

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

Sie wurde als Konformistin bezeichnet, weil sie immer der Menge folgte.

C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

Testament / Beweis

Meaning

a person's will; or strong evidence of something

Example

His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Sein Erfolg ist ein Testament seiner harten Arbeit und Hingabe.

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.

C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

schärfste Kritik üben

Meaning

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

Example

The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.

Der Kritiker übte schärfste Kritik an dem Film wegen seines schlechten Drehbuchs.

B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

Abscheulichkeit

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

Sklaverei wurde als Abscheulichkeit angesehen.

C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen

Meaning

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

Example

He was adjudged guilty by the court.

Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.

C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben

Meaning

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

Example

He delivered a long screed against corruption.

Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.

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.

B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

Taschenlampe / Fackel

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

Benutze die Taschenlampe, um dich im Dunkeln zurechtzufinden.

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

Längeneinheit (220 Yards oder etwa 201 Meter)

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

Example

The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.

Das Pferd lief einen Furlong, bevor es langsamer wurde.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.

C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

frische Kurkuma

Meaning

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

Example

Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.

Reibe frische Kurkuma in das Curry für authentischen Geschmack.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.

C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

passend

Meaning

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Example

Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.

Ihr Kommentar war besonders passend zur Situation.

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.

B2 noun /den/

Den

Höhle; gemütlicher Raum; Ort für illegale Aktivitäten

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

Der Fuchs verschwand in seiner Höhle, als er Gefahr nahen fühlte.

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

Software

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

Er hat die Software installiert, um die Leistung seines Computers zu verbessern.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

befolgen

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

Ich werde den Regeln des Unternehmens folgen.

C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

ausgeben

Meaning

to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources

Example

He expended all his energy on the project.

Er hat all seine Energie für das Projekt aufgebraucht.

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.

C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)

Meaning

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

Example

She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.

Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thematisch

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

Das Buch ist in thematische Kapitel unterteilt.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Der Lieferant lieferte die Produkte pünktlich.

C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr

Meaning

A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.

Example

The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.

Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.

C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

Curryblätter

Meaning

aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking

Example

Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.

Frische Curryblätter verleihen indischen Gerichten einen authentischen Geschmack.

C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

Lkw

Meaning

a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck

Example

The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.

Der Lastwagen lieferte frisches Gemüse auf den Markt.

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

schuldig

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

Der Richter erklärte den schuldig befundenen Beamten für untragbar im Amt.

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transzendental

Meaning

relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience

Example

Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.

Meditation kann zu transzendentalen Erfahrungen führen.

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

besuchen

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

Wir planen, das Museum dieses Wochenende zu besuchen.

B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Hygiene

Meaning

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.

Example

Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.

Gute Hygiene ist entscheidend, um die Ausbreitung von Infektionen zu verhindern.

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

sich freuen

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

Die Familie freut sich über die guten Nachrichten.

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

unterhalten

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

Er hat uns mit Geschichten von seinen Reisen rund um die Welt unterhalten.

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

Polygamist

Meaning

a person who has more than one spouse at the same time

Example

The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.

Der Polygamist hatte drei Frauen, die in verschiedenen Häusern lebten.

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

Vergessenheit, Zerstörung, Verschwinden

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

Sein Name verschwand mit der Zeit in der Vergessenheit.

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

komisch

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

Der Film hatte mehrere komische Szenen.

B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

feindlich; aggressiv; antagonistisch;

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

Die feindliche Umgebung erschwerte die Arbeit.

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

vergessen

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

Vergiss nicht, die Tür zu schließen, wenn du gehst.

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund

Meaning

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

Example

The greyhound won the race at the dog track.

Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

leben

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

Sie leben in einem schönen Haus am See.

C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung

Meaning

poetry; the art or composition of poems

Example

The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.

Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht

Meaning

unable to see; blind; lacking vision

Example

The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.

Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

Subvention

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

Die Regierung gewährt eine Brennstoffsubvention zur Kontrolle der Preise.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.

A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über

Meaning

across, on top of, or beyond

Example

The book is lying over the table.

Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.

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 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

Oberbefehlshaber

Meaning

the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces

Example

The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.

Der Präsident dient als Oberbefehlshaber der Streitkräfte.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial

Meaning

not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms

Example

He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.

Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

ihn

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

Ich habe ihn gestern im Park gesehen.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Film

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

Sie haben zusammen einen Film am Wochenende gesehen.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

Gewissheit

Meaning

Absolute certainty or conviction about something.

Example

She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.

Sie sprach mit Gewissheit über das Ergebnis des Falls.

C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

Seine Bemerkungen waren tangential zum Hauptthema der Diskussion.

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

nicht

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

Ich mag kein scharfes Essen.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.

C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

Wortspiel

Meaning

A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.

Example

He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.

Er machte ein cleveres Wortspiel über das Aufgehen des Brotes in der Bäckerei.

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

lange Kürbis

Meaning

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

Example

She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.

Sie schnitt den langen Kürbis dünn für das Pfannengericht.

C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen

Meaning

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

Example

Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.

Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.

B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

chaotisch; unordentlich

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

Die Situation wurde chaotisch nach der Ankündigung.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.

B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

steigend

Meaning

Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.

Example

Increasing awareness about education is necessary.

Das Bewusstsein über Bildung zu steigern ist notwendig.

C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

trinken

Meaning

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

Example

He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.

Er trinkt gerne im lokalen Pub nach der Arbeit.

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

zahlreich; viele; reichlich

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Es gibt zahlreiche Vorteile, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.

C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

erweitern

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

Example

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

Der Arzt benutzte Tropfen, um die Pupillen des Patienten zu erweitern.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

beschämend; ehrlos; peinlich

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Sein beschämendes Verhalten beschämte die ganze Familie.

C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm

Meaning

a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water

Example

We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.

Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

mit zitternder Stimme singen oder pfeifen

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

Der Vogel sang eine süße Melodie am Morgen.

C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

anbieten, vorlegen

Meaning

to offer something for acceptance; to present

Example

She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.

Sie reichte ihre Hand als Zeichen der Freundschaft.

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.

C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initiiert

Meaning

Caused a process or action to begin; started something.

Example

The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.

Das Projekt wurde initiiert, um die marine Biodiversität zu verbessern.

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

Widerstand; Zögern

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

Er zeigte Widerstand, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen

Meaning

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

Example

It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.

Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.

C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

Schiffsmesse

Meaning

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

Example

The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.

Die Schiffsmesse war mit dem Geruch von frisch gekochtem Essen gefüllt.

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/