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B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

tapfer; heldenhaft
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
Der tapfere Soldat kämpfte tapfer, um sein Land zu schützen.
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

Karonda
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
Karonda wird oft verwendet, um Pickles und Konserven herzustellen.
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

Klimaanlage
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
Wir haben die Klimaanlage eingeschaltet, weil es draußen zu heiß war.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

Proletarier
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
Die Bewegung war in proletarischen Kämpfen verwurzelt.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

Kontroverse; Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
Die neue Politik löste eine große Kontroverse unter den Bürgern aus.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

Juwelier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Der Juwelier fertigte einen schönen Goldring an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

Katechismus
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Der Priester lehrte den Kindern den Katechismus jeden Sonntag.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

unverschämt; schamlos
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Er sagte die unverschämte Lüge ohne zu zögern.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

Entfernung
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
Die Entfernung zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt ungefähr dreihundert Kilometer.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

Zorn; Wut
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Sein Zorn war schrecklich zu sehen.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

fortgeschritten
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Er studiert ein fortgeschrittenes Niveau der Mathematik.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

wahr; authentisch;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Es ist wahr, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

Vollblutpferd
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
Der Jockey ritt ein schnelles Vollblutpferd im Rennen.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

befreit
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Studenten mit guten Noten sind von der Abschlussprüfung befreit.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irreparabel
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
Der Schaden an dem alten Manuskript war irreparabel.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
Der Aufseher stellte sicher, dass die Arbeiter die Sicherheitsregeln befolgten.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

Exorbitanz
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
Die Exorbitanz der Hotelpreise schockierte die Touristen.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

Stil
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Sie hat ihren eigenen einzigartigen Schreibstil, der die Leser fesselt.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

erhaben
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
Der König betrat die Halle mit einer erhabenen Präsenz.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
Die wiederauflebende Wirtschaft gab vielen Unternehmen Hoffnung.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

pompöses Geplauder
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers beeindruckte die Menge.
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?
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.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

Lieferant
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Der Lieferant lieferte die Produkte pünktlich.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

Koralle
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
Die Koralle im Riff bietet vielen Meereslebewesen Schutz.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

Schilfrohr
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Der Teich war von hohen Schilfrohren umgeben, die im Wind wehten.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

schwanken
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Das Glas begann, auf dem Rand des Tisches zu schwanken.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

Kerosin
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
Die alte Lampe brannte Kerosin, um Licht während Stromausfällen bereitzustellen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

der Stadtrand
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Sie bauten eine neue Fabrik am Stadtrand der Stadt.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

schwach; wenig Licht; matt
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
Der Raum war schwach erleuchtet, nur eine kleine Kerze spendete Licht.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

Geschäft
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Er ist seit zwanzig Jahren im Restaurantgeschäft.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

lobenswert
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Ihre Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen, sind wirklich lobenswert.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

ausgestoßen
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Ausgestoßener in seiner neuen Schule.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

lebenswichtig
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
Der Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ist lebenswichtig für die öffentliche Gesundheit.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Angebot / zart
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
Das Unternehmen reichte seine Kündigung beim Vorstand ein.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
Der Trick des Magiers schien das gesamte Publikum zu verwirren.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

Chiffre
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Militärnachrichten werden mit einem Cipher geschützt.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

Lärm, Krach
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Der Lärm der Kirchenglocken füllte den Stadtplatz.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

Täuschung
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Er lebte unter der Täuschung, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Eine kurze Einführung geht normalerweise dem Haupttext voraus.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

ähnlich
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Seine Reaktion war ähnlich wie ein Schock.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Nobelpreis
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Die Anerkennung des Nobelpreises entging den Beiträgen von Bose.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

dekorieren
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Wir werden das Zimmer für die Party dekorieren.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

anheben
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Die Arbeiter mussten den schweren Stein anheben, um den Weg freizumachen.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

Sentiment
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
Die öffentliche Meinung war stark gegen die neue Politik.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

unzählbar; unzählige; unendlich
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Es gibt unzählige Sterne am Nachthimmel, die wir mit bloßem Auge nicht sehen können.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

Botanik
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Sie studiert Botanik an der Universität.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religiös; fromm; geistlich; religiös bezogen;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Er kommt aus einer sehr religiösen Familie.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

Tresor; Schutz
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Er bewahrte seine wichtigen Dokumente im Bürosafe auf.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

unterliegen
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Starke kulturelle Traditionen liegen den Praktiken der Gemeinschaft zugrunde.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

unmerklich
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
Der Fehler war so unmerklich, dass er die Ergebnisse nicht beeinflusste.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

beschwören
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
Der Magier beschwor ein Kaninchen aus dem Hut.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

Pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Wir hatten gestern Abend cremige Pasta zum Abendessen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

verwerflich
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten unter verwerflichen Bedingungen.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

davon
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
Der Vertrag und alle Änderungen davon müssen unterschrieben werden.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

auffällig, protzig
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Er fuhr ein auffälliges Sportwagen durch die Straßen der Stadt.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

locker
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Die Schraube ist locker und muss angezogen werden.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

konjektural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Seine Erklärung war rein konjektural und fehlte an Beweisen.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

teilnehmer
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Teilnehmer werden atemberaubende Ausblicke genießen.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

schelmisch
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Das Kind gab ein schelmisches Grinsen, bevor es das Spielzeug versteckte.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

Jagdhund
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
Der Bloodhound verfolgte die Spur durch den dichten Wald.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

Fragebogen
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Die Teilnehmer füllten einen detaillierten Fragebogen zu ihren Gewohnheiten aus.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

korrigieren
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
Das Unternehmen ergriff Maßnahmen, um seine finanziellen Fehler zu beheben.
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

Vertrag abschließen
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
Das Unternehmen wird einen neuen Lieferanten für Materialien beauftragen.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

tapferherzig
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Der tapfere Soldat gab nie auf.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

enterben
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Der Vater drohte, seinen Sohn wegen seiner rücksichtslosen Handlungen zu enterben.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

beschönigen
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Der Bericht wurde dafür kritisiert, dass er versuchte, die Misserfolge des Unternehmens zu beschönigen.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

Wendepunkt, Wasserscheide
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Die Unabhängigkeitsbewegung war ein Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Nation.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

pflanzenfressend
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Kühe sind pflanzenfressende Tiere, die auf Gras grasen.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

langweilig
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
Der Vortrag war so langweilig, dass die Hälfte des Publikums eingeschlafen ist.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

Glück
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

akzeptabel
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Ihr Vorschlag ist für das Komitee akzeptabel.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Artikel
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Jeder Artikel auf der Liste muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

Vorort
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Sie zogen in einen ruhigen Vorort, um ihre Kinder fernab des Stadtlärms zu erziehen.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

Hyperbel
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Zu sagen, dass er an einem Tag tausend Meilen laufen könnte, ist reine Hyperbel.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Gerichtssaal
Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
Der Zeuge wurde aufgefordert, im Gerichtssaal auszusagen.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

umstritten
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
Das umstrittene Thema spaltete die globalen Führer.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

festnehmen
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen zur Befragung festgenommen.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

erklären
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Der Professor versuchte, die Relativitätstheorie für seine Studenten zu erklären.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

Krawatte
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Er passte seine Krawatte vor dem wichtigen Meeting an.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Der Garten war mit sinnlichen Farben und Düften gefüllt.