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A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

schnell
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
Sie gab eine schnelle Antwort auf die Frage des Lehrers.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

abtragen
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
Die Küstenlinie hat begonnen, sich durch ständige Wellen abzutragen.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

weltlich
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Er war mehr an weltlichem Erfolg interessiert als an spirituellem Wachstum.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Der Friseur hat mir einen guten Haarschnitt gegeben.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

erziehen
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Eltern sollten ihre Kinder über gesunde Gewohnheiten erziehen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

neigen
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Sie ist geneigt, dem Vorschlag zuzustimmen.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

ungeduldig
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Sie klopfte ungeduldig mit den Fingern, während sie auf die Antwort wartete.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

extrudieren
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
Die Fabrik extrudiert Kunststoffrohre mit modernen Maschinen.
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

verbieten
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
Das Gericht beschloss, den Verkauf der illegalen Waren zu verbieten.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

Gerücht; Klatsch; Nachricht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen nächsten Monat schließen wird.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

weibisch
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Die Kritiker beschrieben ihn als weibisch aufgrund seiner sanften Art.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

Segen
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Das Internet ist ein Segen für die moderne Bildung.
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

Protest
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
Die Studenten organisierten einen Protest.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

übermäßig formell oder korrekt
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Sie sah prim aus in ihrem ordentlich gebügelten Kleid.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

Einfühlung
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
Einfühlung in Emotionen verbessert Beziehungen.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

Trauergesang, Klagegesang
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
Der Dichter komponierte einen ergreifenden Trauergesang für die gefallenen Soldaten.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

erweitert
Meaning
Made or become larger or more extensive.
Example
Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.
Erweiterte Möglichkeiten in der Bildung können Leben verändern.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

würde, respekt, ehre
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bewahrte sie ihre Würde während des gesamten Prozesses.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

Verschlechterung, Ärger
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Die Verzögerung verursachte große Unannehmlichkeiten für die Passagiere.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

Glück
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

mütterlich
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge und Zuneigung gegenüber allen Kindern.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

Anhänger
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Sie bewahrte das Foto ihrer Großmutter im Anhänger auf.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

durchstöbern
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Sie liebt es, Bücher in der Bibliothek zu durchstöbern.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

plündern
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Die Angreifer plünderten das Dorf während des Krieges.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

Joghurt
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Sie gab frischen Joghurt zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen säuerlichen Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

warten
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Er entschied sich, seine Zeit abzuwarten, bevor er einen Schritt machte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

unbekannt
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
Der Autor dieses Briefes bleibt unbekannt.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

kompetent; fähig
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Sie ist eine kompetente Managerin, die alle Aufgaben effizient erledigt.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

vorsichtig
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Er gab eine vorsichtige Antwort an den Journalisten.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

immergrün
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Immergrüne Bäume wie Kiefern und Tannen bleiben das ganze Jahr über grün.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

Leiter
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Er kletterte die Leiter hinauf, um die Bücher auf dem oberen Regal zu erreichen.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

Riesenmeerungeheuer
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
Das Schiff sah aus wie ein riesiges Meerungeheuer am Horizont.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

Ende
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
Der Film hatte ein überraschendes Ende, das niemand erwartet hatte.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

zwischen den Sternen, interstellar, kosmisch
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Möglichkeiten der interstellaren Reisen.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

Hinweis
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Der Detektiv fand einen Hinweis in der Nähe des Fensters.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

Weste
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Er trug eine schwarze Weste zu seinem Anzug.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

Feindseligkeit
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

Akkord
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Sie zupfte einen einfachen Akkord auf der Gitarre.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

Kohlrabi
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
Kohlrabi kann roh in Salaten gegessen oder in Currys gekocht werden.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

Kartografie
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Sie studierte Kartografie an der Universität, um zu lernen, wie man Karten entwirft.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

unfreundlich
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
Der Ladenbesitzer wirkte auf neue Kunden unfreundlich.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

schleichen (um zu jagen oder zu suchen)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Die Katze schlich nachts um den Garten.
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrinsisch
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
Einige Menschen sind intrinsisch motiviert zu lernen.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

kleiner Hügel; Hügelchen
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
Die alte Eiche stand majestätisch auf dem kleinen, grasbewachsenen Hügel.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

Unterwäsche
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Hochzeit.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

überschuss; excess
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
Das überschüssige Essen von der Party wurde an das lokale Heim gespendet.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

vergleichen
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Ich werde diese beiden Produkte vor dem Kauf vergleichen.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

Gehfisch
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
Der Gehfish kann auf trockenem Land reisen, um neue Wasserquellen zu finden.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

diskret
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
Der Kurs ist in drei diskrete Module unterteilt.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

Schlag; Klopfen
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Es gab einen lauten Schlag an der Tür mitten in der Nacht.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

Kalamität; Katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine schreckliche Kalamität, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

erstaunlich, überraschend, beeindruckend
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Die erstaunlichen Tricks des Zauberers ließen das Publikum sprachlos.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

unüberwindbar
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
Das Team stand während der Expedition vor unüberwindbaren Herausforderungen.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

Verdiener
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Sie ist die Hauptverdiener in ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

Ausbruch
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Es gab einen Ausbruch von Grippe in der Stadt.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

lernen
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache kann aufregend sein.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reduzieren
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur hat den Plastikverbrauch erheblich reduziert.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

Ineffizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
Regierungsineffizienz führt zu langsamer Projektfertigstellung.
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

Pompösität, Arroganz
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
Seine Rede war voller Pomposität und Arroganz.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

Unterwerfung
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Das Volk litt unter der Unterwerfung eines grausamen Herrschers.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudential
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
Die Bank hat prudenzielle Regeln zum Schutz der Einleger aufgestellt.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

waagerecht
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
Der Tisch muss waagerecht sein, damit das Glas nicht rutscht.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanisieren
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Lektion mit persönlichen Geschichten zu humanisieren.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

alltäglich, gewöhnlich
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Er konzentrierte sich auf die alltäglichen Details des Familienlebens.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Der Politiker blieb ruhig, trotz des Störenfrieds, der aus der Menge rief.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

schmeicheln
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Er schmeichelte den Beamten, um ihre Unterstützung zu bekommen.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

Morphologie
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
Die Morphologie untersucht die Struktur von Wörtern und wie sie gebildet werden.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Normanner
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Die Normannen eroberten England im Jahr 1066.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

Brötchen
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
Ich habe heute Morgen frische Brötchen aus der Bäckerei gekauft.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

besiegbar
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
Der Feind schien nach dem Verlust ihrer Hauptbasis besiegbar.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

Stau
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
Städtische Staus führen zu längeren Reisezeiten.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

Spott; Hohn;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Seine Rede wurde mit Spott vom Publikum empfangen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

sprachlos machen
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
Der Trick des Magiers brachte das Publikum zum Staunen.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

schockierend und sensationell auf lebendige Weise
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen schockierenden Bericht über das Verbrechen.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

Dummkopf
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Er wurde von seinen Klassenkameraden als Dummkopf betrachtet.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Geschwür
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
Der Baum war mit einem Krebs infiziert, der seine Rinde beschädigte.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

herrische und streitsüchtige Frau
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Der Charakter wurde als eine laute und dominierende Termagantin dargestellt.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

Assonanz
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
Der Dichter verwendete Assonanz, um einen musikalischen Effekt in seinem Vers zu erzeugen.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.