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C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

renovieren
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, sein altes Büro zu renovieren.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

Kaleidoskop
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Die Lichter der Stadt verwandelten sich in ein Kaleidoskop aus Farben, als das Festival begann.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

Feuchtigkeit
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
Die Hautcreme hilft, Feuchtigkeit zu speichern.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

Gehfisch
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
Der Gehfish kann auf trockenem Land reisen, um neue Wasserquellen zu finden.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bakterium
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein einzelnes Bakterium unter den richtigen Bedingungen schnell multiplizieren kann.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

geformt
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
Die Skulptur war wie eine menschliche Figur geformt.
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.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

erhalten
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Du musst ein Visum erhalten, bevor du ins Ausland reist.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

einwickeln
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Bitte wickeln Sie das Geschenk in buntes Papier.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

Krankheit; Erkrankung
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Sie nahm aufgrund der Krankheit eine Auszeit von der Arbeit.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

oder
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Du kannst Tee oder Kaffee haben.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

Inkohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Seine Rede war voller Inkohärenz und schwer zu folgen.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

deutlich aussprechen
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
Der Lehrer bat ihn, jedes Wort deutlich zu enunzieren.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuklearisieren
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Die Tropfen begannen, sich um winzige Partikel in der Luft zu nukleieren.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismus
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
Der Philosoph wurde kritisiert, weil er den Nihilismus förderte.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

langfristig, dauerhaft, nachhaltig
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
Langfristige Planung ist notwendig für den Umweltschutz.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

verfallen
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
Das verfallene alte Haus stand kurz vor dem Einsturz.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

Heuchler; Scheinheiliger; Täuscher
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
Sei kein Heuchler, indem du Ehrlichkeit von anderen forderst, während du selbst lügst.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

verzweifelt
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
Die Situation wurde verzweifelt, als die Wasserversorgung aufgebraucht war.
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.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

ein Mann, der einem Leben voller sinnlicher Vergnügungen gewidmet ist
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Der alte roue verschwendete sein Vermögen an Glücksspiel und Frauen.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

Bindung
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
Die Bindung, die er zu seiner Heimatstadt fühlte, war unbestreitbar.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

Segen; Geschenk;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Gute Gesundheit ist ein Segen, den wir schätzen sollten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

verliebt
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Er wurde nach dem Konzert von klassischer Musik begeistert.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

klagen
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Sie klagte nicht über ihr Unglück, sondern arbeitete härter, um ihr Leben zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

Unsicherheit
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Ihre Unsicherheit ließ sie an ihren Fähigkeiten zweifeln.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

Flop
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Der neue Film floppt an der Kinokasse.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

schrecklich; schlimm
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
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.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

Glück
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Seine Geschicklichkeit bei den Verhandlungen sicherte den Vertrag.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

Kaffeemaschine
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Ich benutze jeden Morgen meine Kaffeemaschine, um frischen Kaffee zu brühen.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

Bewässerungsflüssigkeit
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
Der Arzt verwendete während des Verfahrens ein steriles Bewässerungsflüssigkeit.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

Lockvogel
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Die Jäger benutzten eine hölzerne Ente als Lockvogel.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

Reue
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Seine Reue war nach der Entschuldigung offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

mit Meteoriten verwandt; sehr schnell und oft vorübergehend.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
Der meteorishe Aufstieg des Sängers zum Ruhm überraschte alle.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

Pflege; Schutz; Fürsorge
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
Die Krankenschwester leistete ausgezeichnete Pflege für die älteren Patienten.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

Wächter; Sicherheitsbeamter
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Der Sicherheitswächter überprüfte die Identifikation aller, bevor er den Zutritt zum Gebäude erlaubte.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

Aggressivität
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Seine Rede war voller Aggressivität und Drohungen.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

peinlichkeit
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Ihr Gesicht wurde nach dem Fehler rot vor Peinlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

Spielmechanik
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
Die Spielmechanik des Teams war innovativ.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

ungetüm
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Das Unternehmen wuchs zu einem Unternehmensungetüm.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevant
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
Der Redakteur entfernte irrelevante Details aus dem Bericht.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

Glück
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

schmoren
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Das Feuer schmorte stundenlang, bevor es erlosch.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

nominal; sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
Er zahlte nur eine nominale Gebühr für die Mitgliedschaft, weil er Student war.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

Beklagte
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Der Beklagte plädierte auf nicht schuldig in Bezug auf alle gegen ihn erhobenen Anklagen.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

Löslichkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
Die Löslichkeit von Salz in Wasser ist hoch.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

unverschämt
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Er erzählte eine unverschämte Lüge vor allen.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

Puppe
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Das kleine Mädchen umarmte ihre Lieblingspuppe fest.
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

Umfeld
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Sie wuchs in einem künstlerischen Umfeld auf.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

zeitgleich
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
Der Philosoph war zeitgleich mit dem Aufstieg der modernen Wissenschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

abgelegen oder ungewöhnlich
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf.
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.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

Lyra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Der Musiker spielte eine Melodie auf der Lyra.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

feierliche Bitte
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
Der Priester machte eine feierliche Bitte um Frieden und Einheit.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

unordentlich gekleidet
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Sie öffnete die Tür in einem Zustand unordentlich gekleidet, nur mit einem Morgenmantel.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Christus
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Christus ist zentral für den christlichen Glauben.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

nachdenklich
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Sie gab eine nachdenkliche Antwort auf jede gestellte Frage.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

Rand; Grenze; Schwelle
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Sie war am Rande der Tränen.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nachtaktiv
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Eulen sind nachtaktive Tiere, die nachts jagen.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

Sitzungen, Besprechungen, Zeitraum
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Die Sitzungen dauerten drei Stunden.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

Ligatur
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
Der Arzt benutzte eine Ligatur, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

trocken
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
Die trockenen Blätter zerbröselten unter seinen Füßen.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

Freizeit; Erholung
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Sie liest gerne Bücher in ihrer Freizeit.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

verhindern
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Er wurde aufgrund von Schummeln vom Wettbewerb ausgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
Es schien unvorstellbar, dass sie den Marathon nach so wenig Training beenden könnte.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

daumen
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Sie zeigte mir den Daumen hoch, um ihre Zustimmung zu zeigen.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

Sexualtrieb
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
Stress kann manchmal das Sexualtrieb einer Person verringern.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

bestimmend
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
Der Offizier gab einen bestimmenden Befehl, das Gebäude zu evakuieren.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

Präzession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Astronomen untersuchen die Präzession der Äquinoktien.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

Flanell
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Er trug ein warmes Flanellhemd im Winter.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

gebildet
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Sie ist eine gebildete Frau, die lebenslanges Lernen schätzt.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

irreführend
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
Der Lehrer disziplinierte den irreführenden Schüler.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

Neutralität
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
Neutralität fördert Vertrauen bei der Entscheidungsfindung.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

Medium
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
Fernsehen ist ein mächtiges Medium zur Verbreitung von Informationen.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

freundschaftlicher Scherz
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Ihre Freundschaft war voller leichter Scherze.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

selbstzufrieden
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
Das Team wurde nach einigen Siegen selbstzufrieden und hörte auf, hart zu trainieren.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

wohltätig; großzügig; gütig
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätige Arbeit in der Gemeinde.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

absehen
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Der Richter befahl dem Unternehmen, von unfairen Praktiken abzusehen.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

Häretiker
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Die Kirche erklärte ihn wegen seiner radikalen Ideen für einen Häretiker.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

Zuvorkommenheit
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Seine Zuvorkommenheit macht ihn unter seinen Freunden beliebt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Die Mönche gewöhnten sich an die Meditation.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

wessen
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
Das Mädchen, dessen Telefon gestohlen wurde, ist meine Cousine.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

Charakter; Persönlichkeit; Eigenschaft;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Sie zeigte großen Charakter, indem sie anderen während der Krise half.
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.