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C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

versöhnen, in Einklang bringen
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Sie versuchten, ihre Unterschiede durch offene Kommunikation zu versöhnen.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

Anfang
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Der Anfang der Geschichte war sehr interessant.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salzig
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
Die Flussmündung enthielt salziges Wasser.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

Bluthochdruck
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
Hoher Natriumkonsum führt zu Bluthochdruck.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

willkürlich
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
Die willkürliche Benotung des Lehrers verärgerte viele Schüler.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

den Atlantischen Ozean überqueren
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Sie nahmen einen transatlantischen Flug von New York nach London.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

köstlich
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Sie servierte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

entspannen
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tiefes Atmen hilft, sich nach einem stressigen Tag zu entspannen.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanatisch
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Sie hat ein fanatisches Interesse am Sammeln von alten Briefmarken.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

verbinden
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Soziale Medien helfen uns, mit anderen zu verbinden.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

Bohl
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Die Reisenden entschieden sich, den Fluss bei einem Bohl zu überqueren.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

langsam sickern
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Wasser begann durch die Risse in der Wand zu sickerte.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

kürz
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine kürzere Antwort machte alle unbehaglich.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

schädlich
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Sein schädlicher Einfluss ruinierte die Gemeinschaft.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

Tisch
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Sie legten die Dokumente auf den Tisch.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

Eigenkapital
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Aktienbesitz in einem Unternehmen kann erhebliche Renditen abwerfen.
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

polemisch
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
Sie schrieb einen polemischen Artikel, der traditionelle Überzeugungen herausforderte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

unruhig; besorgt; aufgewühlt
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
Sie verbrachte eine unruhige Nacht, in der sie sich Sorgen um die Prüfungsergebnisse machte.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

Aufwand
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
Sie hat viel Aufwand in die Vorbereitung der Abschlussprüfung gesteckt.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

Adlerhorst
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
Der Adler baute sein Nest auf der hohen Klippe
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

Olivenbarbe
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
Die Olivenbarbe kommt häufig in südasiatischen Flüssen vor.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

synoptisch
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
Der Bericht bietet eine synoptische Sicht auf die Klimatrends des letzten Jahrhunderts.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Sie gab mir ein kleines Lächeln, bevor sie ging.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

dankbar
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Ich bin dankbar für deine Freundlichkeit und Unterstützung.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

Bezeichnung / Name
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
Die Stadt hat die Bezeichnung 'Der Große Apfel' erhalten.
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

isolieren
Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
Das Haus wurde isoliert, um die Heizkosten zu senken.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

so
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Sie war so glücklich mit dem Geschenk.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

Fahrer
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
Der Taxifahrer kannte alle Abkürzungen durch die belebte Stadt.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

vermeiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Er meidet öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit und bevorzugt Privatsphäre.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

erfreuen
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Der Erfolg des Projekts hat das ganze Team erfreut.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

Speichellecker
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Er war bekannt als ein Speichellecker, der immer mit dem Chef einverstanden war.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

Mangel
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Es gab einen Mangel an Nahrung während der Hungersnot.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

Liebhaber von Kunst
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
Das Haus des Sammlers war voller Objekte der Virtu.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Er entschuldigte sich, nachdem er erkannt hatte, dass er die Regeln der Gemeinschaft transgressiert hatte.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

gekocht
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Sie servierte gekochte Eier zum Frühstück.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

Kraftstoffverbrauch
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Dieses Auto bietet auf Autobahnen eine ausgezeichnete Kraftstoffeffizienz.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

schwarze Pflaume
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Ich habe ein paar frische schwarze Pflaumen vom Baum in unserem Garten gepflückt.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

Unbeweglichkeit
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
Nach dem Unfall litt sie an Unbeweglichkeit in ihren Beinen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Sie setzte ihre Arbeit mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit fort.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

verwirrt
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die komplexen Anweisungen gehört hatte.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

die Praxis, Informationen durch Verschlüsselungs- oder Codierungstechniken zu sichern
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
Moderne Kryptographie sichert sichere Online-Transaktionen.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

Verwahrer
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
Der Verwahrer muss sorgfältig mit dem Eigentum umgehen.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

Hafenarbeiter
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Die Hafenarbeiter arbeiteten unermüdlich, um die Fracht vor der Morgendämmerung zu entladen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

nicht beschäftigungsfähig
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
Aufgrund seiner kriminellen Vergangenheit galt er in den meisten Unternehmen als nicht beschäftigungsfähig.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasierer
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Er hat sich mit einem scharfen Rasierer den Bart rasiert.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodisch
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
Die melodische Stimme des Sängers verzauberte das Publikum.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

müde
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Ich bin zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

Variation; Veränderung; Unterschied in Zustand oder Menge
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Es gab eine signifikante Variation der Temperatur im Laufe des Tages.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

unterbewerten
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Sie hatte das Gefühl, dass ihr Chef ihre Beiträge ständig unterschätzte.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

Legislatur
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
Die Legislatur entwirft Gesetze zur Regierungsführung.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Das Dorf war von ständigen Überschwemmungen umzingelt.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

abgrundtief
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Abysmale Kreaturen überleben unter extremem Druck.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

entschuldigen
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich für seine Verspätung zum Meeting.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

Leiden
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Armut ist ein häufiges Leiden in vielen Teilen der Welt.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

Handelsförderung
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
Die Handelsförderung fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

Egoist
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
Der Egoist dominierte das Gespräch, indem er nur über seine eigenen Erfolge sprach.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

fliegendes Wesen
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Vögel, Fledermäuse und Insekten sind Beispiele für fliegende Wesen.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

Umfang
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
Der Umfang des Baumes maß fast fünf Fuß.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

inhaftieren
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
Die Behörden inhaftierten den Kriminellen nach dem Prozess.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

Unmöglichkeit
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Das Projekt an einem Tag zu beenden war eine Unmöglichkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

trüb
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Wir haben es vermieden, im trüben Fluss zu schwimmen.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

Anmut, Eleganz
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit Anmut über die Bühne.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

Akademiker
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Die Akademiker versammelten sich, um über die Zukunft der Bildung zu diskutieren.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Das Baby hat pummelige Wangen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

Geschmack
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Dieses Eis hat einen köstlichen Mango-Geschmack.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

drei Kopien
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Die Dokumente wurden in dreifacher Ausfertigung für den offiziellen Gebrauch vorbereitet.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

Insasse
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
Das Gefängnis hat mehr als tausend Insassen.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

korporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Er erlebte eine körperliche Strafe für seinen Fehler.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

assiduosamente
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Er arbeitete assiduos, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

Vereinbarung
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von allen Ländern akzeptiert.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

Frömmigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Seine Frömmigkeit war in seinen täglichen Gebeten offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

scheinbar
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Sein scheinbarer Grund für das Verlassen war Krankheit, aber viele zweifelten daran.
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

echt; authentisch; wahr; nicht falsch
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
Dies ist ein echter Diamant, kein falscher.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

unter
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Die Katze ist unter dem Tisch.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

bewegen
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ihre Neugier trieb sie dazu, die mysteriöse Kiste zu öffnen.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Sie kaufte neue Unterwäsche im Kaufhaus.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

zellulär
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
Die Zelluläre Technologie hat die Kommunikation revolutioniert.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

ungewöhnlicher Gewinn
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
Das Start-up erhielt einen ungewöhnlichen Gewinn, als ein wichtiger Kunde ein ganzes Jahr im Voraus bezahlte.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

versöhnlich
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Sie sprach in einem versöhnlichen Ton, um die Spannung abzubauen.