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C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

Aufklärung
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Die Soldaten führten eine Aufklärung des feindlichen Lagers durch.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

Molkerei
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
Die örtliche Molkerei produziert täglich frische Butter und Käse.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

chaos; totale unordnung; verwirrung
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
Das erdbeben verursachte chaos in der stadt, als gebäude einstürzten und die menschen in panik gerieten.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

kleine schädliche Tiere oder Insekten, die schwer zu kontrollieren sind und Krankheiten verbreiten
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
Das Haus war mit vermin befallen, was sofortige Maßnahmen erforderte.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

Chiromantie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Die alte Frau praktizierte Chiromantie und sagte den Reisenden die Zukunft voraus.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

prägnant
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Eine prägnante Rede ist wirkungsvoller als eine lange Rede.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

Dichte
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
Die Bevölkerungsdichte im Stadtzentrum ist extrem hoch.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

nachhaltige Praktiken
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Nachhaltige Praktiken sind entscheidend für den Umweltschutz.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grummeln
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Sie grummelt oft über den Verkehr.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

Eloquenz
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Seine Eloquenz in der Rede brachte ihm großen Respekt.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

Beteiligung, Risiko
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Er hat einen großen Anteil an der neuen Firma.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

Unterdrückung; Misshandlung; Tyrannei;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften gegen politische Unterdrückung.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

platte
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Die Arbeiter legten eine Betonplatte für das Fundament.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

unordentlich; chaotisch;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Ihr unordentliches Zimmer war voller Kleidung, die überall verstreut war.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosa
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes rosa Kleid auf der Party.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

enttäuschen
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Sie versuchte, ihn von den falschen Gerüchten zu enttäuschen.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

Vorliebe
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

ständig meckern
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Sie hörte nicht auf, ständig über die Fehler, die ich gemacht habe, zu meckern.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

Wahl
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
Die Wahl findet nächsten Monat statt.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

damit;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Er gab mir den Vertrag und den Stift damit.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
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 /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Glück
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

Kappe
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Er trug eine Baseballmütze, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

Theoretiker
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
Der politische Theoretiker erklärte die Auswirkungen der Demokratie auf soziale Strukturen.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

Metronom
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Sie übte das Klavierspiel mit einem Metronom, um ein gleichmäßiges Tempo zu bewahren.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

kompliziert
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
Sein Argument war so kompliziert, dass niemand es verstand.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

Gehweg
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging auf dem Gehweg zur Bushaltestelle.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

Brom
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Brom wird häufig in Wasseraufbereitungsc hemikalien verwendet.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

Nach Wasser oder Mineralien mit einer Wahrsagerstab suchen; oder mit Flüssigkeit durchnässen oder löschen.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Der Bauer versuchte, im trockenen Feld nach Wasser zu suchen.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

Staubsauger
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Sie benutzte den Staubsauger, um den Teppich im Wohnzimmer zu reinigen.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

Lasso
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
Der Cowboy warf sein Lasso, um das entlaufene Pferd zu fangen.
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

anderswo
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
Wenn du es hier nicht finden kannst, versuche es anderswo.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

erschaffen
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
Unkontrolliertes Wachstum kann komplexe Herausforderungen erschaffen.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

verlangsamen oder zurückbleiben
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
Der alte Computer tendiert dazu, zu verlangsamen, wenn er neue Software ausführt.
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

verblüffen
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
Die Komplexität des Puzzles verblüffte seinen Verstand.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

verflochten
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
Der verflochtene Boden war aus bunten Fliesen, die in perfekter Symmetrie angeordnet waren.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

kategorisch widerlegt
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Die Behauptungen wurden kategorisch von den Beamten widerlegt.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

häufig; regelmäßig; viele Male
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Sie besucht ihre Großmutter häufig an den Wochenenden.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

Erbstück
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Der Ring ist ein Erbstück der Familie, das von ihrer Großmutter überliefert wurde.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

deutlich
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Sie sprach deutlich, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

nachdenken
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Sie ponderte über die Bedeutung des Gedichts.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

bemerkenswert; außergewöhnlich; beachtenswert;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Seine Genesung von der Krankheit war bemerkenswert.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

Insolvenz
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
Das Unternehmen erklärte Insolvenz nach monatelangen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

einflussreich; mächtig
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Sie ist eine einflussreiche Führungskraft in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

suchend
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Sie sah ihn suchend an, in der Hoffnung auf eine ehrliche Antwort.
A1 noun /triː/

tree

Baum
Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
Der Baum in unserem Garten ist über hundert Jahre alt.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

Lkw
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
Der Lastwagen lieferte frisches Gemüse auf den Markt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

unmenschlich
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
Die unmenschliche Behandlung der Gefangenen durch den Diktator schockierte die internationale Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

Hintergrund
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Sie hat einen starken Hintergrund in Mathematik und Informatik.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

Beifall
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung stehende Ovationen.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

Terrorist
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
Der Terrorist wurde nach dem Angriff von der Polizei festgenommen.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

Untertitel
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
Der Untertitel unter dem Foto erklärte, wer die Personen waren.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

Protestant
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther war eine Schlüsselfigur in der protestantischen Reformation.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

korrespondieren
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Ich korrespondiere regelmäßig mit meinen alten Freunden.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

zuweisen
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
Der Manager wird Aufgaben an die neuen Mitarbeiter zuweisen.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

Familie, Verwandte
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Dusche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Nach dem Training nahm ich schnell eine Dusche, um mich zu erfrischen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

Ichtiosaurier (eine Art ausgestorbener Meeresechse)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Ichtiosaurier waren schnelle Raubtiere der alten Meere.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛər/

impair

beeinträchtigen
Meaning
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
Example
Smoking can impair your lung capacity.
Rauchen kann deine Lungenkapazität beeinträchtigen.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

handschrift
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Ihre Handschrift ist sehr ordentlich und leicht zu lesen.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ökologisch
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
Abholzung gefährdet das ökologische Gleichgewicht des Planeten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

geschätzt
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Er ist ein geschätzter Professor an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

Guppyfisch
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
Der Guppyfisch ist perfekt für Anfänger, die ein Aquarium starten möchten.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

akkreditieren
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
Die Universität ist von der nationalen Bildungsbehörde akkreditiert.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

Qual; Leid
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug jahrelange Qualen in Einzelhaft.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Feind
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
In der Geschichte musste der Held seinem größten Feind gegenübertreten.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

mit einem Knüppel schlagen
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
Der Wachmann wurde von dem Angreifer in der Gasse mit einem Knüppel geschlagen.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

künstliche Intelligenz
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
Künstliche Intelligenz revolutioniert die Bildung durch intelligente Nachhilfe.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

namenlos; anonym; unbekannt; nicht identifiziert
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
Die namenlose Angst verfolgte ihn die ganze Nacht.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

Raupe
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
Die Raupe fraß alle Blätter der Pflanze.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

ochse
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte ein Ochse, um das Feld zu pflügen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

gemütlich
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Wir saßen an einem regnerischen Tag in einem gemütlichen kleinen Café.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

Empörung
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
Die ungerechte Entscheidung verursachte öffentliche Empörung.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

Irreverenz
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Seine Witze über Religion zeigten Irreverenz gegenüber den heiligen Traditionen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

Engagement, Beteiligung
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
Engagement in sozialen Medien hilft Marken, sich mit ihrem Publikum zu verbinden.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

informell; entspannt; locker
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
Das Treffen war informell und entspannt.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

zweifellos
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Sie ist zweifellos die beste Kandidatin für den Job.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich den ganzen Nachmittag im Garten.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

Butter
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
Er strich Butter auf sein Toast zum Frühstück.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

virtuelle Realität
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
Virtuelle Realität (VR) wird in Spielen und Trainingssimulationen weit verbreitet eingesetzt.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

einkernig
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Amöben sind einzellige Organismen.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

vorbedeutend
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Die dunklen Wolken kündigen einen heftigen Sturm an.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

furche
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
Der Bauer pflügte Furrows auf dem Feld.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

unheilig; sündig; profan
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
Die unheilige Allianz zwischen den beiden Unternehmen verursachte öffentlichen Aufruhr.
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

Tomatensauce
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
Sie gab etwas Ketchup auf ihre Pommes, bevor sie sie aß.
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.
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

angemessen
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Sie war für die Veranstaltung angemessen gekleidet.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

still
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
Das Wasser war still und spiegelte den Himmel wider.