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C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provinziell
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
Bengalisch war nicht nur eine provinzielle Sprache.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllisch und schön
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Sie genossen einen idyllischen Urlaub am Meer.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
Übung ist ein integraler Bestandteil eines gesunden Lebensstils.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

Unmöglichkeit
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Das Projekt an einem Tag zu beenden war eine Unmöglichkeit.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

Veralterung
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
Der schnelle technologische Fortschritt führt zur Veralterung alter Geräte.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

Prüfung
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Sie hat hart für ihre Abschlussprüfung gelernt.
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

Album
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
Sie zeigte mir ihr Reisealbum voller wunderschöner Fotos.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
Freundlichkeit ist eine charakteristische Eigenschaft wahren Führens.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

Sediment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Der Fluss trug Sediment während der Überschwemmung stromabwärts.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

verbessern, verbessern
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Die neuen Richtlinien wurden entwickelt, um die Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

ungerecht; unlauter;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es ist unfair, sie für etwas verantwortlich zu machen, das sie nicht getan hat.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

unerwidert
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Er litt jahrelang unter unerwiderter Liebe.
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.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

Haltbarkeit
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
Die Haltbarkeit von Materialien beeinflusst die Leistung.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

Brunnen; Wohlergehen;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem alten Brunnen im Zentrum des Dorfes.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

Zweck
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
Der Zweck dieses Treffens ist es, das neue Projekt zu besprechen.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instanz
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Dies ist nur ein Beispiel für seine Großzügigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

Geizkragen
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Der Vermieter war so ein Geizkragen, dass er nie etwas reparierte.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

Inkarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Der Mönch wurde als die Inkarnation des Mitgefühls betrachtet.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

Verantwortung
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Die Verantwortung liegt bei der Regierung, den Opfern Hilfe zu leisten.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

frühlingshaft
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
Der Garten war nach dem langen Winter mit frühlingshafter Schönheit erfüllt.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

kommen
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Kommen Sie bitte zu meiner Geburtstagsfeier.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

Degeneration
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
Die Degeneration der Gehirnzellen führt zu kognitivem Verfall.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Donnerstag
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Wir haben ein Treffen am Donnerstag geplant.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

tiefgründige Initiative
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Eine tiefgründige Initiative kann nachhaltige Veränderungen schaffen.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

Eisen / Bügeleisen
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Er benutzte ein Bügeleisen, um sein Hemd zu glätten.
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

recyceln
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
Wir sollten Papier und Plastik recyceln, um Abfall zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

harte Prüfung, Schmelzofen
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
Das Team kam stärker aus dem Schmelztiegel der Konkurrenz hervor.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
Die drückende Hitze erschwerte die Arbeit im Freien während des Sommers.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

Bestatter
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für den Begräbnisdienst vor.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

Kralle
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
Der Adler ergriff den Fisch mit seinen scharfen Krallen.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

Topf
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Sie legte das Gemüse in einen großen Topf, um Suppe zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

Schauspieler
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
Der berühmte Schauspieler gewann einen Preis für seine Leistung im neuen Film.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

sofort
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
Der Arzt gab ihr sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

Gynäkokratie
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
Der alte Stamm war für seine Gynäkokratie bekannt, bei der Frauen alle Machtpositionen innehatten.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

freizügig
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Der Roman war voller freizügiger Dialoge.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

unwürdig; ohne Wert
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Er fühlte sich unwürdig, solches Lob und Anerkennung zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

deponie
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
Die Stadt baute eine neue Deponie, um ihr wachsendes Abfallproblem zu bewältigen.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

lokalisieren
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Sie haben es geschafft, die verlorenen Schlüssel unter dem Sofa zu lokalisieren.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

Glück
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

Opiumhaltiges Arzneimittel
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Früher verschrieben Ärzte Paregoric zur Behandlung von Durchfall bei Kindern.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergetisch zusammenarbeiten, um die Effektivität zu steigern.
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
Die Abteilungen müssen synergisieren, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

Herpetologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
Der Herpetologe entdeckte eine neue Froschart im Regenwald.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

zivil
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
Der Bürgermeister ermutigte die Menschen, an zivilen Aktivitäten teilzunehmen.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

Glück
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

junger Junge
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
Der alte Mann schenkte dem jungen Buben ein freundliches Lächeln.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

wenn
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Wenn es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

wiederherstellen
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es ist notwendig, die Tradition der Studentenpolitik wiederherzustellen.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

wählen
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Viele Studenten entscheiden sich, im Ausland zu studieren, um bessere Möglichkeiten zu haben.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

Aufruhr
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
Die plötzliche Aufregung auf dem Markt zog die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

incipient
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
Der Dichter benutzte inchoative Ausdrücke, um den Beginn der Schöpfung darzustellen.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

androgyn
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
Die Modenschau zeigte Modelle mit einem androgynen Look.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

Wiederholung
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Der Arzt war besorgt über das Wiederauftreten der Symptome des Patienten.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

zart und dünn
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ihr zartes Haar wehte sanft im Wind.
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.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

Tadel / Kritik
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Sie tadelte ihn, weil er zu spät zum Treffen kam.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

nirgends
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Ich habe überall gesucht, aber die Schlüssel waren nirgends zu finden.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

Kunstgriff
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
Der Charme des Politikers war nichts als ein Kunstgriff.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

Salve
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Die Soldaten feuerten eine Salve ab, um den gefallenen General zu ehren.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

gewalttätig; aggressiv
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
Der gewalttätige Sturm verursachte erhebliche Schäden in den Küstengebieten.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordnen
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
Der Bischof wird an diesem Sonntag drei neue Priester ordinieren.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

Aussicht; Perspektive; Meinung
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
Die Aussicht vom Hotelzimmer auf den Berg war atemberaubend.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

Juckreiz
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
Augenjuckreiz führt oft zum Reiben.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogen
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Der Klimawandel ist weitgehend auf anthropogene Aktivitäten zurückzuführen.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitarier
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Die unitarische Kirche ist bekannt für ihren inklusiven und offenen Ansatz.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

vorausahnen
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken sagen einen kommenden Sturm voraus.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

Journalist
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Der Journalist deckte das politische Ereignis ab.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

entweder
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
Du kannst mich heute Abend anrufen oder mir eine E-Mail schicken.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

alltäglich
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Smartphones sind im modernen Leben alltäglich geworden.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

Anreiz; Ansporn
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
Das Unternehmen bot den Mitarbeitern, die ihre Verkaufsziele übertroffen haben, einen Geldanreiz an.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

ausgrenzen
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Er wurde nach der Kontroverse aus dem Club ausgeschlossen.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

Phrasen, die keine Bedeutung mehr haben
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Er wiederholte während seiner Rede ständig die gleichen Plattitüden.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

Vermittler
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Er trat als Vermittler auf, um den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Familien zu lösen.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

repräsentieren
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Er wird unser Unternehmen auf der Konferenz vertreten.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Sie fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang, über den Witz zu lachen.
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

Leinwand
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
Der Film wurde auf einer großen Leinwand im Kino gezeigt.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Ihre vergangenen Fehler sind irrelevant für diese Diskussion.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

verzweifelt
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Sie war verzweifelt, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

unverzichtbar
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
Wasser ist für das Überleben des Menschen unverzichtbar.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

halbgar
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
Der Manager lehnte seinen halbgaren Vorschlag schnell ab.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

vermischt / kombiniert
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
Der Artikel neigt dazu, Fakten mit Meinungen zu vermischen.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Sie nahm den Preis mit Anmut und Demut an.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

Vorfeld
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
Das Auto war im Vorfeld des Hotels geparkt.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Krieger; tapferer oder erfahrener Kämpfer
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Der tapfere Krieger verteidigte sein Dorf vor den Eindringlingen.