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C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

Rekapitulation
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
Der Professor gab eine kurze Rekapitulation der Vorlesung, bevor er die Klasse beendete.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

Lebensstil
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Ein gesunder Lebensstil umfasst regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

Treppe
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Er stolperte auf der Treppe und fiel hin.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

achromatisch
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
Der Designer wählte eine achromatische Palette aus Schwarz, Weiß und Grau.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

abgemagert
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
Der abgemagerte Hund wurde aus dem verlassenen Haus gerettet.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

Introspektion
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Durch Introspektion gewann sie tiefere Einblicke in ihre Emotionen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instinktiv, natürlich, automatisch
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Seine instinktive Reaktion rettete sein Leben.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
Die Fortsetzung des Projekts hing von der Sicherstellung zusätzlicher Mittel ab.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

überflüssige Wiederholung
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
Der Satz 'es wird passieren oder es wird nicht passieren' ist eine Tautologie.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hallo
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Sie nahm das Telefon ab und sagte fröhlich hallo.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

raten
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
Kannst du die Antwort erraten?
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

hallen
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
Der Saal hallte mit Applaus.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

Rückschritt
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Das Land erlebte nach der Krise einen wirtschaftlichen Rückschritt.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

schwächen
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Die langen Arbeitsstunden haben ihn geschwächt.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

vorausschauend
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
Der vorausschauende Investor verkaufte seine Aktien kurz bevor der Markt zusammenbrach.
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

helfen
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
Die Krankenschwester wird dem Arzt während der Operation assistieren.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

Influencer, Person, die Produkte bewirbt
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Social-Media-Influencer beeinflussen die Vorlieben der Verbraucher.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

Instandhaltung
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
Die Instandhaltung des alten Hauses ist sehr teuer.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

vorherig
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Sie benötigen vorherige Genehmigung, bevor Sie Änderungen am System vornehmen.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

wütend; geistig krank; verrückt
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Er war wütend auf seinen Freund, weil er zu spät war.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

Akustik
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Die ausgezeichnete Akustik des Saals ließ das Orchester reich und klar klingen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

Finanzen
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
Das Unternehmen hat Finanzierung von einer großen Bank erhalten.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ihre Ehrlichkeit und Integrität sind unbestreitbare Qualitäten.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

Dezember
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Der Dezember ist in vielen Ländern kalt.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

schmutzig; befleckt; unangenehm; moralisch korrupt
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
Die Küche war nach dem Kochen schmutzig.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

Ränge
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Er stieg schnell in den Rängen der Armee auf.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

Fluch
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Er fluchte laut, als er merkte, dass er seine Brieftasche verloren hatte.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Cholera
Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
Das Dorf erlebte nach der Flut einen Choleraausbruch.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

langweilig
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Sie wurde müde von der eintönigen Routine des Bürolebens.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

anschwellen
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Die Wurzeln begannen, aus dem Boden hervor zu schwellen.
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

Haken
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
Ich habe bei allen abgeschlossenen Aufgaben ein Häkchen gemacht.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

Welpe
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
Der Welpe wedelte mit seinem Schwanz, als er seinen Besitzer sah.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

Richtlinie
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien für die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter herausgegeben.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

betteln
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
Das Kind bettelte um ein neues Spielzeug.
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

Äste
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
Die Äste des Stammbaums zeigen die Beziehung zwischen den Familienmitgliedern.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

geschickt
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Sie malte das Porträt geschickt in nur zwei Stunden.
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.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

genau; exakt; vollständig zustimmend
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Sag mir genau, was während des Treffens passiert ist.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

lautstark protestieren
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Der Politiker begann, lautstark gegen die Korruption zu protestieren.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

Rohmaterialien
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
Die Fabrik importiert Rohmaterialien für die Produktion.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

Ergebnis; Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
Das Ergebnis des Treffens war eine Entscheidung, das Projekt zu verschieben.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Besorgnis, Angelegenheit der Besorgnis
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Umweltprobleme betreffen uns alle.
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

Opaleszenz
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
Die Perle hatte eine sanfte Opaleszenz im Licht.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

involvieren
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Die Beweise implierten mehrere Beamte in den Skandal.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

Pirat
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
Der Pirat segelte durch die Karibik auf der Suche nach Schätzen.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

im Müll nach etwas suchen
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Die Kinder durchsuchten den Müll nach Essen.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

Ein perfektes Beispiel für eine bestimmte Qualität oder Art; die beste Darstellung von etwas
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Sie ist der Inbegriff von Anmut und Freundlichkeit.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

Vergnügen; Freude; Unterhaltung
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
Das Lachen der Kinder zeigte ihre Amüsement über die Aufführung des Clowns.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

computergestützte Kommunikation
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Computergestützte Kommunikation verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir Informationen teilen.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

Seemann
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Seemann navigierte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
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!
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Das Schloss ist eine imposante Struktur, die das Tal überblickt.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

wirklichkeit
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
Der Film basierte auf historischer Wirklichkeit.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

Glück
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Exodus, Migration
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Die Flüchtlinge begannen ihre Exodus durch die Wüste.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

memorialisieren
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
Die Stadt entschloss sich, den Helden mit einer Statue auf dem zentralen Platz zu ehren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

sanfte Brise
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Eine warme sanfte Brise wehte durch das Tal.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

Zuneigung; Vorliebe; Neigung
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik entwickelt.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

geben
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Ich gebe Geschenke an meine Freunde zu ihren Geburtstagen.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

hinten
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
Das Auto hinter uns hupte.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

trickeln
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Nach dem starken Regen begann Wasser langsam die Wand herunter zu trickeln.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

erkunden
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Sie beschlossen, gemeinsam den Wald zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Hinrichtungswagen
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Die Gefangenen wurden in einem hölzernen Hinrichtungswagen zum Platz getragen.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

inländisch
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Inlandsinvestitionen stabilisieren die Wirtschaft.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

sie
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Sie geht zum Markt, um Gemüse zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonbedingt
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
Der saisonbedingte Regen half den Bauern bei ihren Ernten.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

Ertrag
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Die Erträge der Ernten sind aufgrund extremen Wetters zurückgegangen.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

entwirren
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Sie versuchte, ihr Haar von den Zweigen zu entwirren.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Demut
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Sie nahm den Preis mit Anmut und Demut an.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

unkonventionell
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Sie kleidet sich unkonventionell, mischt mutige Farben und Muster, die alle überraschen.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

bonbon
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, an Halloween Bonbons zu bekommen.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

wenn
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Wenn es morgen regnet, bleiben wir zu Hause.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

verlängern
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Die Verhandlungen wurden über mehrere Monate hinweg verlängert.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Die Katze schlich leise in den Raum, ohne ein Geräusch zu machen.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

Auferlegung; Last; ungerechte Forderung
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
Die Auferlegung neuer Steuern ohne Beratung verärgerte die Bürger erheblich.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

glauben
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Ich glaube an harte Arbeit und Hingabe.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

Kletterfisch
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
Der Kletterfisch kann von einem Teich zum anderen klettern, indem er Bäume erklimmt.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

bevorzugen
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge Tee über Kaffee am Morgen.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

torkeln
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann torkelte mit einem Stock die Straße entlang.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

protzig
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Er trug eine protzige goldene Kette zur Party.
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

Verzweiflung
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs fiel er in Verzweiflung und konnte keinen Weg nach vorne sehen.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagant
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Sein extravagantes Lebensstil beinhaltete teure Autos und luxuriöse Urlaube.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

Schande; Unwürdigkeit; Peinlichkeit
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Seine Festnahme brachte Schande über seine ganze Familie und seinen Ruf.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

reiher
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Der Reiher stand reglos am Wasser, wartend auf Fische.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.