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C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

malerisch und altmodisch
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Sie übernachteten in einem malerischen kleinen Cottage am Meer.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

Maneirismus
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Sein ständiges Räuspern war zu einer lästigen Manier geworden.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

ein Stück Ziegelstein; scharfe Kritik oder Zensur
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Die wütenden Demonstranten warfen Ziegelsteine gegen die Fenster des Gebäudes.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

trügerisch
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Seine Versprechen erwiesen sich als trügerisch und unzuverlässig.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

Abschweifung
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Ihre Geschichte war voller interessanter Abschweifungen.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

Kornische
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
Die elegante Kornische fügte dem Wohnzimmer einen klassischen Akzent hinzu.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

Fairness
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Sie strebt immer nach Fairness in ihren Entscheidungen.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

Anstand
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Sie hatte den Anstand, sich sofort für ihren Fehler zu entschuldigen.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

natürlich
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Sie ist in Mathematik natürlich hervorragend.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

Diskrepanz, Unterschied, Unstimmigkeit
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
Die Prüfung hat eine Diskrepanz zwischen den gemeldeten Einnahmen und den tatsächlichen Einkünften aufgedeckt.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

düster; deprimierend; traurig
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Das Wetter war düster mit starkem Regen und dunklen Wolken.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

einkommen
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Sein monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um seine Familie zu unterstützen.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

Fassade, Aspekt, Teil
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Aspekt des Projekts wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

erben
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Sie hat das Haus ihrer Großmutter geerbt.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

intelligent
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
Sie ist eine der intelligentesten Schülerinnen in der Klasse.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Das Problem hatte erhebliche wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

Rückkehr
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Die neue Politik markierte eine Rückkehr zu traditionellen Methoden.
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
Die Kriminellen entführten den wohlhabenden Geschäftsmann.
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

Vorstellungsgespräch
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
Das Vorstellungsgespräch wurde ruhig und professionell geführt.
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Epidemie
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
Die Grippe-Epidemie betraf tausende von Menschen im ganzen Land.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

Balsam
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
Das Balsam half, den Schmerz von ihrem Sonnenbrand zu lindern.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Longanfrucht
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Longanfrüchte werden oft frisch oder getrocknet gegessen und sind in asiatischen Desserts beliebt.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

Protest
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Sein Protest gegen die unfairen Regeln wurde ignoriert.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

schnell und anpassungsfähig
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
Das Startup-Team war agil, als es auf Marktveränderungen reagierte.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

beschränkt
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Ihre Entscheidungsfreiheit war durch soziale Regeln beschränkt.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mythisch
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Drachen sind mythische Kreaturen, die in vielen Kulturen erscheinen.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

Moral; Geist
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
Die Moral des Teams verbesserte sich nach dem Sieg.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
Das Ergebnis war offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenophob
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Die xenophoben Kommentare des Führers lösten landesweite Empörung aus.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

Röntgen; Röntgenbild
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
Der Arzt machte ein Röntgenbild.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

elf
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Es gibt elf Schüler im Klassenzimmer.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

Ebene, Rang, Stufe
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Er stieg in die oberste Ebene der Unternehmenswelt auf.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

becher
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Sie trank ihren morgendlichen Kaffee aus einem Keramikbecher.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

voranbringen
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Sie studierte hart, um ihre Karriere voranzutreiben.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

übertriebenes Drama
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
Der Film wurde wegen seines übermäßigen Melodrams kritisiert.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

Involution
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
Die Geschichte war voller Involution, was es schwierig machte, ihr zu folgen.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

haupt
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
Der Hauptgrund für seinen Erfolg ist harte Arbeit.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

ermüdend; langweilig
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
Die lange Vorlesung war ermüdend und wiederholend.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

Bohrturm
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Die Arbeiter haben einen Bohrturm auf der Ölbohrstelle montiert.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

hexe
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
Im Märchen lebte die böse Hexe allein in einer Hütte tief im Wald.
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Eltern
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
Beide Eltern von ihm sind Lehrer.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

Katapult
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Die Erfindung katapultierte ihn zu internationalem Ruhm.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

siebte
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Ihr Geburtstag ist am siebten Juli.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

unglücklich; traurig
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
Er war unglücklich über die Ergebnisse seiner Prüfung.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

sollte
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
Du solltest deine Älteren respektieren.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

Berechnung
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Komplexe Berechnungen sind für KI-Modelle erforderlich.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

Dienstag
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Wir haben am Dienstag ein Meeting geplant.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

Flüchtiger
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
Die Polizei startete eine Großfahndung, um den Flüchtigen zu fassen, der aus dem Gefängnis entkommen war.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

unsicher
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
Sie blickte unsicher auf die komplizierten Anweisungen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

Schlacht
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich auf die letzte Schlacht vor.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

dadurch;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Er hat hart gearbeitet und dadurch Erfolg gehabt.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Der Schiedsrichter stoppte das Spiel nach einem Foul.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

Lebensfähigkeit
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
Die Lebensfähigkeit des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

bedrohlich
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
Der Verbrecher warf dem Zeugen einen bedrohlichen Blick zu.
B1 noun ˈkeɪ.bəl

cable

Kabel
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
Das Kabel verbindet Länder über Kontinente hinweg.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

Gericht oder ein Ort, um Aufmerksamkeit oder Gunst zu suchen
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Er hat das Gericht mit Respekt umworben.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Wein
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Sie haben ein Glas Rotwein zum Abendessen serviert.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

Wiedergutmachung
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
Das Gericht ordnete die Wiedergutmachung für die Opfer des Betrugs an.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institutionell
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
Die Regierung hat mehrere institutionelle Reformen im Bildungswesen durchgeführt.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

moschusartig
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
Das Parfüm hatte einen moschusartigen Duft.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

Baby
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Das Baby schläft friedlich im Kinderbett.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

Kolonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Die Besucher bewunderten die große Kolonnade am Eingang des Tempels.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

Verwegenheit
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Er hatte die Verwegenheit, das Argument des Professors herauszufordern.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

sich unregelmäßig bewegen
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Die Kinder fingen an, hinter dem langen Marsch zurückzufallen.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronisch
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Sie leidet an chronischen Rückenschmerzen.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

kondensieren
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
Wasserdampf kondensiert zu Regentropfen.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

Brauchtum; Praxis; Zollgebühr;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es ist ein lokales Brauchtum, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man in das Haus eines anderen tritt.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

gerechte Strafe
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Der korrupte Beamte bekam endlich seine gerechte Strafe vor Gericht.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

rundliche Samenkapsel (wie die von Baumwolle oder Flachs)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Der Bauer untersuchte die Baumwollkapsel, um ihre Qualität zu überprüfen.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

griff an
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten griffen den Feind im Morgengrauen an.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elementar; grundlegend
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Er lernte elementare Mathematik in der Schule.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

Senfblatt
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Wir haben Senfblätter mit Fisch in einem traditionellen bengalischen Curry gekocht.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjektiv
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Schönheit wird oft als ein subjektives Konzept betrachtet.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

dialog; gespräch
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Die politischen führer führten einen bedeutungsvollen dialog, um den konflikt zu lösen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

haltbar; widerstandsfähig; robust
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Dieser haltbare Stoff wird viele Jahre halten.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

rezessiv
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
Blaue Augenfarbe ist oft ein rezessives Merkmal.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

Matrix, Struktur
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
Die kulturelle Matrix prägte seine Weltsicht.