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B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

Dirigent / Stromleiter
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
Der Dirigent schwenkte seinen Taktstock, um das Orchester zu beginnen.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

Imker
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
Der Imker sammelte frischen Honig aus den Bienenstöcken.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

Hinterhofstraße/kleine Straße
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Sie mieteten eine kleine Wohnung in einem ruhigen Mews in London.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

hängen
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Die Schlüssel hingen von seinem Gürtel.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

Perlen Tropfen
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
Die eleganten Perlen Tropfen Ohrringe ergänzten ihr Outfit perfekt.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

flach
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
Die Straße vor uns war völlig flach.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

Kaleidoskop
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Die Lichter der Stadt verwandelten sich in ein Kaleidoskop aus Farben, als das Festival begann.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

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.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

sammeln
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Ich sammle Briefmarken als Hobby.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

Ohnmacht, Unfähigkeit
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
Die Ohnmacht der Regierung angesichts der Krise frustrierte die Bevölkerung.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

Motto
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Ihr Motto im Leben ist 'Gib niemals auf.'
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

Feiertag
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Wir planen eine Reise während der Sommerferien.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

entgegengesetzt; gegensätzlich;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Im Gegensatz zu der weit verbreiteten Meinung können Katzen sehr gesellige Tiere sein.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogenisieren
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
Das Unternehmen versuchte, seine Produkte auf globalen Märkten zu homogenisieren.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

Oberboden
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Bauern sind auf gesunden Oberboden angewiesen, um gute Ernteerträge zu erzielen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

Innenraum
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
Der Innenraum des Hotels war wunderschön dekoriert.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
Die Straße war durch die Lampen von hellem Licht erfüllt.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

Tagebuchschreiben
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
Journaling hilft, Gedanken zu organisieren und Stress abzubauen.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

Missbilligung / Abneigung
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
Die neue Politik geriet in Misskredit bei der Öffentlichkeit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

übermäßig dramatisch
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Ihre histrionische Reaktion auf das kleine Problem überraschte alle.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

abnormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
Der Arzt bemerkte ein abnormales Wachstum in der Lunge des Patienten.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

auffrischen
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

Qual; Leid
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug jahrelange Qualen in Einzelhaft.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdikieren
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
Der König entschied sich, vom Thron abzudanken.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

natürlicher Lebensraum
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Den natürlichen Lebensraum zu schützen ist entscheidend für Schmetterlinge.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

Männlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Seine Männlichkeit wurde von seinen Kollegen bewundert.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

pathologisch, krankhaft
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
Er hat eine pathologische Angst vor Misserfolg.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralisch; lehrend
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Seine moralisierenden Bemerkungen verärgerten das Publikum.
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

Gelassenheit
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
Meditation hilft, innere Gelassenheit zu erreichen.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

immunität
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Eine starke Immunität schützt vor Infektionen.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

Kochen
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Kochen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
A1 article /ðə/

the

der/die/das
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

rechtswidrig; illegal
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Das Gericht erklärte die Durchsuchung für rechtswidrig.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

übelriechend
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
Der übelriechende Raum ließ alle schnell gehen.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

auferlegen
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
Verschmutzung auferlegt schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Monomanie
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Seine Monomanie für das Sammeln von Briefmarken beunruhigte seine Familie.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

Hypotenuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
In einem rechtwinkligen Dreieck ist die Hypotenuse immer länger als die beiden anderen Seiten.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

Beleuchtung
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Die Beleuchtung im Restaurant schuf eine warme und gemütliche Atmosphäre.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergetisch
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Ein synergetischer Effekt tritt auf, wenn Nährstoffe zusammenarbeiten.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die Kindern hilft.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

Placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Der Patient erhielt ein Placebo, um die Wirkung des echten Medikaments zu vergleichen.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

singen
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
sie singt wunderschön im Chor
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parochial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Seine parochiale Sichtweise hinderte ihn daran, globale Probleme zu verstehen.
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

wichtig
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
Wichtige Schritte müssen unternommen werden, um die Verschmutzung zu bekämpfen.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

Radieschen
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
Der Bauer erntete frische Radieschen aus dem Garten.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

indikativ
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
Sein Ton war indikativ für seine Frustration.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

unbezahlbar; von unschätzbarem Wert
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Der antike Schmuck ihrer Großmutter ist absolut unbezahlbar.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

Zuvorkommenheit
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Seine Zuvorkommenheit macht ihn unter seinen Freunden beliebt.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

hungrig; gierig; eifrig
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Der Hund fraß hungrig, nachdem er stundenlang nichts gegessen hatte.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

Kinn
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Er streichelte seinen Bart nachdenklich, indem er seine Hand auf sein Kinn legte.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

Turnier
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
Das Turnier zeigte außergewöhnliches Talent.
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

behaupten
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
sie entschloss sich, ihre Autorität in der Sitzung durchzusetzen.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

empfindlich
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Er ist sehr empfindlich über seine Größe.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

erzählend; beschreibend; eine Geschichte erzählend
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
Die erzählende Struktur des Romans war ziemlich komplex.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, die Lektion zusammenzufassen.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

Zielsetzung
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
Effektive Zielsetzung hilft Einzelpersonen, fokussiert und motiviert zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

Sanktion / Genehmigung
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Die Regierung verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

stamm
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Sie setzten sich auf einen Stamm neben dem Lagerfeuer.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

befriedigen, erfreuen
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Es befriedigte ihn, zu wissen, dass seine Arbeit anerkannt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

Bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Die Berühmtheit kam mit ihrem Bodyguard.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gouvernanz
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
Eine effektive Gouvernanz gewährleistet nachhaltige Entwicklung.
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.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

Breite
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
Die Breite seines Wissens beeindruckte alle.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

Vielfalt
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Das Projekt stieß auf eine Vielzahl von Herausforderungen.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

Lorbeerblatt
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie ein Lorbeerblatt zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

Nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Er führte ein nomadisches Leben als reisender Lehrer.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

ausweichend, geschickt, vage
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Er gab eine ausweichende Antwort, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

gestalten
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Sie wird das neue Firmenlogo gestalten.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

vornehm
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Das Publikum spendete nach der Aufführung höflichen Applaus.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

kleines Mädchen
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Der alte Mann begrüßte das kleine Mädchen herzlich.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

trotz
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Er setzte seine Arbeit trotz der Schwierigkeiten fort.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

Primat, Affenartige Tiere
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Menschen werden als Primaten klassifiziert.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

Glasflasche
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
Der Kellner brachte eine Glasflasche Wasser zum Tisch.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
Der korrupte Priester wurde nach der Untersuchung entkleidet.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

unbedeutend
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
Die Kosten waren so unbedeutend, dass niemand sie bemerkte.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

Umfang
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Die Soldaten bewachten den Umfang des Lagers.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Erde; Boden;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Die Astronauten konnten die Erde von ihrem Raumschiff aus im Orbit sehen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

zurückhaltend
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Ihre zurückhaltende Reaktion überraschte alle.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

Mitglied
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Sie ist Mitglied des lokalen Sportvereins.
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

eine tollpatschige, dumme oder unsensible Person
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
Sei kein Oaf – gehe mit den Tellern vorsichtig um!
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

Kühnheit; Wagemut
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ihre Kühnheit, das Problem anzugehen, beeindruckte alle.
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.