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C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Wiederauflebende Spannungen bedrohten den fragilen Waffenstillstand.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

unbeständig
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Seine unbeständigen Launen machten es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten.
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

Begleiter
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
Er war mein Begleiter während der langen Reise.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Steuer
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat den Steuersatz auf Luxusgüter erhöht.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

schüchtern; scheu
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
Der schüchterne Student sprach selten bei den Klassendiskussionen.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

Duett
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Sie sangen zusammen ein wunderschönes Duett auf der Bühne.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

netz
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz ins Meer.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

Ruderer
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
Der erfahrene Ruderer ruderte das Boot über den Fluss.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

jemanden durch Argumentation oder Emotionen überzeugen
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
Effektive Persuasion ist der Schlüssel zu einer erfolgreichen Rede.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

schrecklich
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Er fühlte sich schrecklich traurig, nachdem er die Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

unersättlich
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Ihre unersättliche Neugier trieb sie dazu, jedes Buch in der Bibliothek zu lesen.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

Fähigkeit, Handwerk, Kunsthandwerk
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Sie hat das Handwerk der Töpferei gemeistert.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

Muli
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Muli, um schwere Lasten zu tragen.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Sie stritten sich darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

Dokumentation
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
Die Dokumentation für das Projekt ist zur Überprüfung verfügbar.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

einen Weg oder eine Route zurückgehen; Schritte, die früher gemacht wurden, erinnern und wiederholen
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Sie ging ihre Schritte zurück, um ihre verlorenen Schlüssel zu finden.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

Rückkehr
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Die neue Politik markierte eine Rückkehr zu traditionellen Methoden.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

Kleiderschrank
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Ihr Kleiderschrank ist voll mit bunten Kleidern.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

Laune
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ihre Geschichten waren voller Laune und Vorstellungskraft.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

Reinheit; Sauberkeit; Freiheit von Verschmutzung
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
Die Reinheit des Bergwassers war bemerkenswert.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

Kampfflugzeug
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
Das Kampfflugzeug flog während der Militärparade über uns hinweg.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

gratulieren
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Ich möchte dir zu deiner Beförderung gratulieren.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonetisch
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Der Lehrer unterrichtete die Schüler die phonetische Rechtschreibung schwieriger Wörter.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristokratisch; adelig
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Sie hatte eine aristokratische Haltung, die Respekt einflößte.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

Klangharmonie, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
Die Harmonie zwischen ihren Ideen machte das Projekt erfolgreich.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

dauerhaft; beständig; lange andauernd
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Ihre dauerhafte Freundschaft hielt Jahrzehnten lang.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

Feigling
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Er nannte sich selbst einen Feigling, weil er sich dem Mob nicht gestellt hat.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

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

unaffected

unbeeindruckt, natürlich
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Er blieb unbeeinflusst von der Kritik und arbeitete weiter hart.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

Luftverschmutzung
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
Die Luftverschmutzung durch Fabriken führte zur ersten Umweltbewegung.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

boden; unterseite
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Die Schatzkiste lag am Boden des Ozeans.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

Laieperson
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Der Richter erklärte das Gesetz so, dass eine Laieperson es verstehen konnte.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

Untersuchung / Anfrage
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
Der Ausschuss leitete eine Untersuchung der finanziellen Unregelmäßigkeiten ein.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

vorher existieren
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Diese Bräuche existierten vor der Ankunft moderner Technologie.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

unterdurchschnittlich
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Der unterdurchschnittlich große Welpe hatte Schwierigkeiten, mit seinen Geschwistern mitzuhalten.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

ausgleichen
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
Übung kann die negativen Auswirkungen von Stress ausgleichen.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismus
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Einstellungsverfahren Nepotismus zu betreiben.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

geschichte
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
Sie erzählte eine faszinierende Geschichte über ihre Reisen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

diffusierbar
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
Sauerstoff ist durch Zellmembranen diffusierbar.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

bekennen
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Er bekennt seine Liebe zur klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

unbedacht
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
Es war unbedacht von ihm, den Plan in der Öffentlichkeit zu erwähnen.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucolisch
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Sie genossen ein bucolisches Picknick am Fluss.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
Sie hatte einen unaufhaltsamen Drang zu lachen während der Zeremonie.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

unerträglich
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
Die Hitze im Sommer war unerträglich.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

opfern
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Die korrupten Beamten haben die armen Dorfbewohner opfergemacht.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

rassistisch
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Er wurde beschuldigt, rassistische Kommentare gemacht zu haben.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominant; einflussreich; am wichtigsten
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
Der dominante Spieler kontrollierte das gesamte Basketballspiel.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

anders; sonst
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Lerne hart, sonst fällst du durch die Prüfung.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

herablassend
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Ihr herablassender Ton verärgerte ihre Kollegen.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Skorbut
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Seefahrer litten oft an Skorbut während langer Seereisen ohne frisches Obst.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

Surmafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Der Surmafisch stammt aus den Flüssen der Region Sylhet.
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

draußen
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
Er trat leise aus dem Raum.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

stur; absichtlich
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sein absichtlicher Ungehorsam führte zu einer Bestrafung.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

verwöhnen / verwöhnen
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Eltern verwöhnen oft ihr erstes Kind.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

verfallen
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
Der Müll roch nach verfallen, nachdem er tagelang in der Sonne war.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

Grab; Gruft;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Das Sepulcher des alten Königs wurde von Archäologen entdeckt.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

wesentlicher Teil, Kern
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
Der wesentliche Teil seines Arguments war, dass Ehrlichkeit am wichtigsten ist.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

überzeugend
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument überzeugte die Jury.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

kleines Dorf
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
Das kleine Dorf, das im Tal lag, hatte nur ein Dutzend Häuser und eine kleine Kirche.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

Nutzungsrecht
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
Der Mieter hatte das Nutzungsrecht des Landes, aber nicht das Eigentum.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

Kaninchen
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
Das Kaninchen lief schnell in den Wald.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

planlos
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
Seine planlose Unterhaltung langweilte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

Bluttransfusion
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Der Patient erhielt nach dem Unfall eine Bluttransfusion.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

hartnäckig
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Trotz vieler Rückschläge führten ihre hartnäckigen Bemühungen zum Erfolg.
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

Verstehen
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
Ihr Verständnis des Problems war beeindruckend.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Schaden
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Falsche Informationen zu verbreiten ist ein Schaden für die Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

Plage
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
Die Dürre war eine Plage für die Ernte des Bauern.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

wählerisch; sehr selektiv; besonders in Bezug auf das, was einem gefällt oder akzeptiert wird
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Er ist sehr wählerisch bei den Restaurants, in denen er isst.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

Abhebung
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Er hat 500 $ von seinem Bankkonto abgehoben.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

Clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Clique, die andere ausschloss.
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

Verschlechterung, Ärger
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
Die Verzögerung verursachte große Unannehmlichkeiten für die Passagiere.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

Bedeutungslosigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
Er fühlte ein Gefühl der Bedeutungslosigkeit im weiten Universum.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

rätsel; unerklärliche Sache
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
Das Verschwinden des Flugzeugs bleibt ein Geheimnis.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.
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.