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C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluktuieren
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Aktienkurse schwanken aufgrund der Marktbedingungen.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

ansprechen
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Sie entschied sich, das Thema Gehalt mit ihrem Manager anzusprechen.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

Schwellung
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die kleine Schwellung an seinem Arm.
A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

leer; ohne Inhalt
Meaning
containing nothing; vacant; without contents
Example
The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.
Das Glas ist leer und muss wieder aufgefüllt werden.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

Land
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Bangladesch ist ein schönes Land mit einer reichen Kultur.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

verblassen
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Die Blumen werden ohne genug Wasser verwelken.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

Männerfalle
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
Das alte Schloss hatte eine Männerfalle am Eingang.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
Fischerei ist der wichtigste Lebensunterhalt der Küstengemeinden.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

Annahme
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Seine Annahme über das Wetter stellte sich als falsch heraus.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

kaum; fast nicht; kaum zu glauben
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Ich konnte kaum glauben, was ich sah.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

verleumderisch
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
Der Artikel wurde als verleumderisch befunden und musste zurückgezogen werden.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

Wendepunkt, Wasserscheide
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Die Unabhängigkeitsbewegung war ein Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Nation.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

Ölverkäufer
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
Der Ölverkäufer entdeckte ein neues Ölfeld in der Wüste.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

einmal; irgendwann in der Vergangenheit
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
Ich war einmal in meinem Leben in Paris.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

missgünstig
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Die missgünstigen Bemerkungen des Managers verursachten Spannungen unter den Mitarbeitern.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

Obduktion
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Der Arzt führte eine Obduktion am Körper durch.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
Das modulare Design ermöglicht eine einfache Anpassung und Skalierbarkeit.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

Methode
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Sie entwickelte eine neue Methode zur Lösung mathematischer Probleme.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

Widerruf
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
Das Gericht ordnete die Aufhebung seiner Lizenz an.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

Glück
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

obwohl
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie spazieren.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusierbar
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
Sauerstoff ist durch Zellmembranen diffusierbar.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Übermäßiger Gebrauch von Grundwasser führt zu einer Depletion der Wasserressourcen.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

Horizont
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Die Sonne verschwand unter dem Horizont.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

deins
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Dieser Stift ist deiner.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
Der hartnäckige Anwalt weigerte sich, den Fall aufzugeben.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

Vorreiter
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Die Gebrüder Wright waren die Vorreiter der modernen Luftfahrt.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

Introspektion
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Durch Introspektion gewann sie tiefere Einblicke in ihre Emotionen.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

hinterhältig
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
Der Politiker wurde für seine hinterhältigen Aussagen kritisiert.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

Ferocity, Gewalt, Intensität
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
Die Ferocity des Sturms war verheerend.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

wohlklingend
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
Die euphonische Sprache des Dichters machte den Vers zu einer Freude beim Lesen.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

eloquent
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Ihre eloquente Rede inspirierte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

Kleiderhändler
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
Der Kleiderhändler der Stadt stellte elegante Anzüge in seinem Schaufenster aus.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

begegnen / auf etwas stoßen
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Während der Wanderung stießen wir auf einen wilden Bären.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

gemäßigt
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Er ist bekannt für sein gemäßigtes Verhalten, selbst in stressigen Situationen.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

Selbstzufriedenheit
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Seine Selbstzufriedenheit führte zu einem Rückgang seiner Leistung.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

vorstellen
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Sie stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder gleichberechtigten Zugang zu Bildung hat.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

einleitend
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Er machte einige einleitende Bemerkungen, bevor der Vortrag begann.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

konnte
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Er konnte schwimmen, als er ein Kind war.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

ein langer, schmaler Streifen aus Stoff, Papier, Plastik oder anderem Material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Sie riss einen Streifen Papier aus dem Notizbuch.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Das Stachelschwein hob seine Stacheln, als es bedroht wurde.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

jährlich
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
Das Unternehmen hält jedes Jahr eine jährliche Sitzung für alle seine Aktionäre ab.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

abgenutzt / alt
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Die shopworn Schuhe wurden mit Rabatt verkauft.
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 verb /reɪz/

raze

abreißen
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
Die alte Fabrik wurde abgerissen, um Platz für neue Wohnungen zu schaffen.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Dialektik
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Der Philosoph benutzte die Dialektik, um die Annahmen seiner Studenten herauszufordern.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

unbeugsam
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
Er blieb unbeugsam trotz aller Bitten.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

Zuchthengst
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
Der Bauernhof besitzt ein kräftiges Hengst für Zuchtzwecke.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illiberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Die Regierung wurde für ihre illiberalen Politiken kritisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsch darstellen
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
Der Anwalt beschuldigte den Zeugen, die Fakten falsch darzustellen.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

befreien
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Die Feuerwehrleute extrizierten die Passagiere aus dem zerstörten Auto.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

Glaubwürdigkeit, Vertrauen
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
Der Zeuge gab dem Alibi des Angeklagten Glaubwürdigkeit.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

fest, treu
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Sie ist eine feste Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Der Film wurde für seine übermäßige Sentimentalität kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

Glück
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

lähmen
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
Der plötzliche Schock schien ihn zu lähmen.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

Spielverderber
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
Sei kein Spielverderber auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

Hausbesetzer
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entfernte die Hausbesetzer aus dem verlassenen Haus.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

unverändert
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Die Daten wurden in unveränderter Form verwendet.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

Achtsamkeit
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Achtsamkeitspraktiken verbessern die Konzentration und das emotionale Gleichgewicht.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Kokosnuss
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
Wir tranken direkt das Kokoswasser aus der Kokosnuss.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

in zwei teile teilen
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
Die Straße verzweigt sich auf dem Hügel in zwei getrennte Wege.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Öl
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Erhitze das Öl in einer Pfanne, bevor du das Gemüse hinzufügst.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

Vorkommen
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
Das Vorkommen von Erdbeben ist in dieser Region üblich.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

Reue
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Er fühlte tiefes Bedauern für seine Taten.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

Vorspiel / Vorschlag
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
Der Friedensvorschlag wurde von beiden Nationen begrüßt.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

unmittelbar
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Dunkle Wolken signalisierten, dass ein Sturm unmittelbar bevorstand.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspektieren
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Er introspektiert oft, bevor er wichtige Entscheidungen trifft.
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 verb /hiːt/

heat

erhitzen
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Bitte erhitzen Sie die Suppe, bevor Sie sie servieren.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

Hinterlist
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Sie haben Hinterlist verwendet, um die Steuerzahlung zu vermeiden.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Abgabeterminen für Hausaufgaben.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

Geschwindigkeit
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge reduzieren die Reisezeit erheblich.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantastisch; wundervoll; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
Der Film war absolut fantastisch!
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

Truhe
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Die Kassen der Stadt waren nach dem teuren Projekt leer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.