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A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

erhöhen / anheben
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Sie hob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

Eklipse (von Sonne oder Mond)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
Die totale Sonnenfinsternis verdunkelte den Himmel für mehrere Minuten.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

begabt; talentiert
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Sie ist eine talentierte Musikerin, die mehrere Instrumente spielt.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

Schreiber
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
Im alten Ägypten zeichneten die Schreiber wichtige Ereignisse auf.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

Sprache
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
Englisch ist eine globale Sprache für Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft geworden.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

Abendessen
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
Die Familie versammelte sich um 19 Uhr zum Abendessen.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

saftig
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es in meinem Mund zerging.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

Zartheit; eine ausgesuchte oder teure Speise;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
Der Koch bereitete eine lokale Delikatesse zu, die in der gesamten Region berühmt war.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

usw.
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
Sie kaufte Äpfel, Orangen, Bananen, usw. auf dem Markt.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

methodologie
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
Die Forschung wurde unter Verwendung einer neuen Methodologie durchgeführt.
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

Homöopathie
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Er glaubt an Homöopathie zur Behandlung von Erkältungen.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
Die Unverschämtheit des Schülers schockierte die ganze Klasse.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

Druck
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
Der Druck der Situation machte ihn nervös.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Die Fabrik verwendet pneumatische Werkzeuge zur Montage.
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
Ihr Bruder hielt eine bewegende Lobrede bei der Beerdigung.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

Komplexität
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
Die Komplexität des Designs beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

überschwänglich
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Die Kinder waren überschwänglich, nachdem sie das Spiel gewonnen hatten.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

füttern
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Sie füttert jeden Morgen die Vögel.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Tilapiafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Der Tilapiafisch ist eine der am häufigsten gezüchteten Fischarten weltweit.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

glänzend
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Ihr Haar sah glatt und glänzend aus.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
Das Unternehmen pflegt transparente Geschäftspraktiken.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

versichern
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Er versicherte ihr, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

was auch immer
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Du kannst wählen, was immer du willst.
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

Chirurgisches Messer
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
Der Arzt benutzte ein Lancet, um den Finger des Patienten für einen Bluttest zu stechen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

Opfer; Verletzter; Verlust
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
Das Krankenhaus behandelte viele Opfer des Autounfalls.
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

scharf; intensiv; eifrig
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Sie hat ein starkes Interesse an der Wissenschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egozentrisch
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Er war zu egozentrisch, um die Not seines Freundes zu bemerken.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

plündern
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
Die eindringende Armee plünderte das Dorf und nahm alle wertvollen Dinge mit.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiskriminierend
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
Das Unternehmen entließ die Mitarbeiter ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Leistung.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

Opfergabe
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
Die Opfergabe wurde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes entgegengenommen.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

reich, üppig und luxuriös, besonders in Bezug auf Vegetation
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
Das Tal war mit üppigen grünen Feldern gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

Person ohne Bedeutung; etwas, das nicht existiert
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Er fühlte sich wie eine Nonentity in der großen Firma.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

Häufigkeit
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Die Häufigkeit von Erdbeben in dieser Region hat in den letzten zehn Jahren dramatisch zugenommen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

Unvollständigkeit
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
Die Unvollständigkeit des Berichts verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

gänserich
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Der Gänserich beschützte seine Familie vor dem näherkommenden Hund.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

entkleiden; Kleidung ablegen
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
Die Krankenschwester half, den Patienten für die Untersuchung zu entkleiden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

Legierung
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Bronze ist eine Legierung aus Kupfer und Zinn.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

Vermittler
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Er trat als Vermittler auf, um den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Familien zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

Bauch
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Er klagte über Schmerzen in seinem Bauch.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

kritzeln
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Sie kritzelte Blumen in die Ecke ihres Notizbuchs während des Unterrichts.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Identifikation
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Du brauchst eine ordnungsgemäße Identifikation, um das Gebäude zu betreten.
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

Binnen
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
Binnenverkehr fördert den lokalen Handel.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

aufmerksamkeit oder Applaus suchen, indem man sich auffällig verhält
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
Der Schauspieler wurde beschuldigt, während der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung grandstanding zu betreiben.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

scheu; schüchtern; bescheiden; leicht peinlich berührt
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Das schüchterne Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als es Fremde traf.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

Mediation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Die Mediation half, den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Teams zu lösen.
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.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

Fähigkeit
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
Fähigkeit im Sport steigert die Teamstärke.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Ausstattung oder eine Kutsche mit Zubehör
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
Der Adel kam in einer großen Kutsche an.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

Isthmus
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Der Panamakanal verläuft durch den Isthmus von Panama.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

Universität
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Sie hofft, nächstes Jahr in der Stadt auf die Universität zu gehen.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

Gebäude
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Das alte Gebäude wurde zu einem Museum umgebaut.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

Fürsprache
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Ihre Fürsprache für Kinderrechte verschaffte ihr internationale Anerkennung.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

perkolieren
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
Das Regenwasser perkolierte durch den Boden in das Grundwasser.
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

Chemiker; Apotheker
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
Der Chemiker analysierte die Probe, um ihre Zusammensetzung zu bestimmen.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

tiefen Klang
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Die sonore Stimme des Schauspielers erfüllte das ganze Theater.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

umsetzbar; praktikabel
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Wir brauchen eine praktikable Lösung, um dieses Problem schnell zu lösen.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

unermüdlich
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Sie arbeitete unermüdlich, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

kühle Köpfe bewahren
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
Der Anführer meisterte die Krise mit bemerkenswerter kühler Kopfbeherrschung.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

sparsam / maßvoll
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Sie ist sparsam im Gebrauch von Worten.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

Beweis
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
Der Detektiv fand entscheidende Beweise, die den mysteriösen Fall lösten.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
Scheitern sollte dich nicht davon abhalten, es noch einmal zu versuchen.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

Staatsstreich
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Das Militär führte einen Staatsstreich durch, um das bestehende Regime zu stürzen.
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.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

was jemand verdient, besonders Strafe oder Belohnung
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Er hat schließlich seine verdiente Strafe für das Schummeln in der Prüfung bekommen.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

Stil
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Sie hat ihren eigenen einzigartigen Schreibstil, der die Leser fesselt.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

die kleinste Einheit eines digitalen Bildes oder Displays
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
Das Bild ist verschwommen, weil einige Pixel fehlen.
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

Sühne
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
Das Festival wurde als Tag der Sühne gefeiert.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.