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C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

Protektorat
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
Das kleine Land wurde zu einem Protektorat des Imperiums.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

pilz
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Ein seltsamer Pilz wuchs auf dem alten Baum.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

gering, unbedeutend
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Sie boten ihm einen geringen Betrag für seine Arbeit an.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

fallen lassen / Tropfen
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dein Handy nicht fallen lässt.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

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.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

Glück
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

anschwellen
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Die Wurzeln begannen, aus dem Boden hervor zu schwellen.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

Opfer; Verletzter; Verlust
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
Das Krankenhaus behandelte viele Opfer des Autounfalls.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudential
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
Die Bank hat prudenzielle Regeln zum Schutz der Einleger aufgestellt.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

verdampfen
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
Die Hitze der Sonne kann Wasser von der Oberfläche verdampfen.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

toilette
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
Die öffentliche Toilette war sauber und gut gepflegt.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Aufstieg, Erhebung
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Aufstieg zum Gipfel des Berges bei Sonnenaufgang.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

bestechlich
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, bestechlich und korrupt zu sein.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

Cineast
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Als wahrer Cineast verbringt sie die meisten Wochenenden damit, klassische Filme zu schauen.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

isolieren
Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
Das Haus wurde isoliert, um die Heizkosten zu senken.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

vorübergehender Urlaub
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
Viele Arbeiter wurden während der Krise in den Urlaub geschickt.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimiert, verbessert, effizienter
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
Das System wurde für eine schnellere Leistung optimiert.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

graben
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Sie entschieden sich, ein Loch für den neuen Baum zu graben.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

Astrologe
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
Der Astrologe sagte eine gute Zukunft voraus.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

leichter Seidenbademantel
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Sie trug einen Seidenbademantel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

bahnbrechend
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Durchbruch-innovationen definieren Innovation neu.
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.
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

reinigen
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
Sie reinigte die Küche, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

aschenbecher
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Bitte verwenden Sie den Aschenbecher für Ihre Zigarette.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

kompost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

dezentralisiert
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
Das dezentralisierte System ermöglichte mehr Kontrolle auf lokaler Ebene.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

Nasenloch
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Der Arzt untersuchte jedes Nasenloch auf mögliche Blockaden.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

seismisch
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
Die Region ist bekannt für ihre seismischen Aktivitäten.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

fließende Trümmer
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
Der Strand war nach dem Sturm mit fließenden Trümmern bedeckt.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

unmerklich
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
Der Fehler war so unmerklich, dass er die Ergebnisse nicht beeinflusste.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

Türkis
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Sie trug eine Kette mit einem schönen Türkisstein.
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

Verneinung
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
Die Theorie basiert auf der Verneinung traditioneller Überzeugungen.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

ungezogen
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
Der Lehrer hatte Schwierigkeiten, die ungezogenen Schüler zu managen.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Reißzwecke / Taktik
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Sie benutzte eine Reißzwecke, um das Papier an der Wand zu befestigen.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

wachsen
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Pflanzen wachsen schneller im Frühling.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

Behinderung
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Trotz seiner körperlichen Behinderung wurde er ein erfolgreicher Athlet im Rollstuhlracing.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

Repertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Das Repertoire des Schauspielers umfasst sowohl Comedy als auch Drama.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

nicht bestätigt; nicht verifiziert;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Der Bericht bleibt unbestätigt, bis wir eine offizielle Bestätigung erhalten.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

Caret (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
Der Herausgeber setzte ein Caret, um zu zeigen, wo das fehlende Wort eingefügt werden sollte.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

kommerziell
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Kommerzielle Zentren ziehen Investitionen an.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

scharf
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Ihre scharfe Kritik an der Politik ließ keinen Raum für Missverständnisse.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

eintönig
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Der Raum sah mit seinen grauen Wänden und der gedämpften Beleuchtung eintönig aus.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

vorübergehende Unterkunft
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Die Soldaten fanden vorübergehende Unterkunft im verlassenen Haus.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

Kollege
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Sie hat ihre Kollegen zur Bürofeier eingeladen.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

Homonym
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

Filmschauspieler
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
Der Filmschauspieler erhielt breite Anerkennung für seine Leistung.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

Wildtierkorridore
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Wildtierkorridore verbinden zergliederte Lebensräume und ermöglichen die Migration von Arten.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

Langlebigkeit
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Gute Gewohnheiten tragen zur Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit bei.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

U-Boot
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Unterseekabel erleichtern die internationale Kommunikation.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

Migrant
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Viele Migranten reisen weite Strecken, um Arbeit zu finden.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

geschmeidig und anmutig
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
Die geschmeidige Tänzerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihren anmutigen Drehungen.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

usw.
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Gemüse, Milchprodukte usw.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

Fest, Feier
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
Das Dorf veranstaltete ein großes Fest, um die Ernte zu feiern.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

schwimmen
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Ich liebe es, im Ozean zu schwimmen im Sommer.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

zögern
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Zögern Sie nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

Laien
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
Die Kirche hieß die Laien willkommen, um an der Veranstaltung teilzunehmen.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

Ikone, Symbol
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
Der Sänger wurde zu einer kulturellen Ikone.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

klebrig
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
Das Klebeband haftete fest an der Wand.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

Endstation
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
Der Zug kam nach einer langen Reise schließlich am Terminus an.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

affirmativ
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Sie gab eine affirmative Antwort auf den Vorschlag.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

entwickeln
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Sie entwickelt neue Fähigkeiten in der Programmierung.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

Qualifikation, Zeugnis
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Sie legte ihre Qualifikationen vor, bevor sie den neuen Job begann.
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

verengen
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
Das Medikament half, die geschwollenen Gewebe zu verengen.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
Das leichtgläubige Kind glaubte jede Geschichte, die es hörte.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Er trank das Bier in Sekunden.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

praktisch
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Ein praktischer Ansatz ist notwendig, um komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

Anweisungen
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Bitte folgen Sie den Anweisungen auf der Box.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

Höhle
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Die Entdecker gingen in eine dunkle Höhle unter dem Berg.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

kleine Schwäche
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
Sie liebte ihn trotz seiner kleinen Schwächen.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

Reflektor
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
Der Radfahrer befestigte einen roten Reflektor an der Rückseite seines Fahrrads zur Sicherheit.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

vollmundig
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Er bevorzugt einen vollmundigen Rotwein zu seinem Abendessen.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Monokel
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
Der alte Herr trug bei formellen Anlässen ein Monokel.