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B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

schnell wachsen
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
Die Bevölkerung der Stadt begann nach der Eröffnung der neuen Fabrik rasch zu wachsen.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulent
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
Das Land durchlief eine turbulente Phase politischen Wandels.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
Der Verteidiger blockierte den Schuss und rettete das Tor.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.
A1 verb /let/

let

erlauben
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
Bitte lassen Sie mich Ihnen bei dieser Aufgabe helfen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

Ehemaliger Student
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Student der Harvard Universität.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

gerste
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
Der Bauer erntete Gerste von seinen Feldern im Herbst.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

stumm; unfähig zu sprechen; ohne Ton
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Er blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disziplin
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
Disziplin hilft, Fokus und Produktivität aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

mutig; furchtlos
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Sie trat mutig vor, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Seine unerschütterliche Natur machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte unzählbare Schäden in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

Insistenz
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
Auf seine Insistenz hin blieben wir länger.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

Korrektur
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
Der Artikel erforderte mehrere Korrekturen, bevor er druckfertig war.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

Genealogie
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Sie verbrachte Jahre damit, die Genealogie ihrer Familie zu erforschen.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

mit den Zähnen knirschen
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Er begann, vor Wut mit den Zähnen zu knirschen.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Sie ging vor der Gruppe.
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Glück
Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

mond
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
Der volle Mond scheint hell am Nachthimmel
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

Wasserkraft
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Das Land hat stark in Wasserkraftwerke investiert.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

bezüglich der Bedeutung in der Sprache
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
KI-Modelle verwenden semantische Analyse, um den Kontext zu verstehen.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

minderwertig machen
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten wird seinen guten Ruf schmälern.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

muffig, modrig oder mit feuchtem Geruch
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Die alten Bücher hatten einen muffigen Geruch.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

Partner
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Sie ist meine Geschäftspartnerin in diesem neuen Unternehmen.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

bearbeiten
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Ich muss dieses Dokument vor der Einreichung bearbeiten.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

seifig
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
Die Pflanze hat seifige Blätter, die Schaum erzeugen, wenn sie in Wasser gerieben werden.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

bahnbrechende Mission
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis ist eine bahnbrechende Mission in der Weltraumforschung.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

Mischung aus getrockneten Blumen
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit dem Duft von Potpourri erfüllt.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

Binsenweisheit
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine Binsenweisheit, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

benennen
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Sie beschlossen, ihr Baby Sarah zu nennen.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

unkonventionell
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Sie kleidet sich unkonventionell, mischt mutige Farben und Muster, die alle überraschen.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

Gesundheit
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Übung ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

Friseur; Friseurin
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
Der Friseur gab mir vor der Hochzeit einen stylischen Haarschnitt.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

verspielt; fröhlich; lebendig
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Die verspielten Kinder lachten und spielten im Park.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

Regime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Das Militärregime kontrollierte das Land über Jahrzehnten.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mein
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Das ist mein Buch.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

quadratisch
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Die Fliesen hatten eine ordentliche quadratische Form, die den Boden ordentlich erscheinen ließ.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

verbreitern
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Sie planen, die Straße im nächsten Jahr zu verbreitern.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

hieroglyphisch
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Die Archäologen studierten die hieroglyphischen Inschriften sorgfältig.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

elektrisch
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
Das elektrische System im Haus muss repariert werden.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

kommen
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Kommen Sie bitte zu meiner Geburtstagsfeier.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

verboten
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Die verbotenen Gesetze wurden in der Region streng durchgesetzt.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

kondensieren
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
Wasserdampf kondensiert zu Regentropfen.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

Hilarität
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Der Film verursachte große Hilarität beim Publikum.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

Abend
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
Wir gingen in der kühlen Abendluft spazieren.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

hinterhältig
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Er verwendete einen hinterhältigen Plan, um die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen zu übernehmen.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

diakritisch
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
Das Wort 'Résumé' hat diakritische Zeichen, die seine Bedeutung von 'resume' ändern.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

Kommune / sich austauschen
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Sie ging aufs Land, um mit der Natur in Verbindung zu treten.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarisieren
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
Die umstrittene Entscheidung hat die öffentliche Meinung in zwei gegensätzliche Gruppen geteilt.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

Physiker
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
Der Physiker erklärte den Studenten die Relativitätstheorie.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

gesetzlich regeln
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Die Regierung plant, neue Sicherheitsstandards zu gesetzlich festzulegen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

Rest
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Nur ein Rest der alten Mauer bleibt.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

Glückstreffer
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
Das Gewinnen der Lotterie war ein totaler Glückstreffer.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

abschied
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Abschiedsparty für den in den Ruhestand gehenden Manager.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

Abzeichen
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Der Soldat trug stolz das Abzeichen seines Regiments.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

Operator
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
Der Maschinenoperator stellte sicher, dass alles reibungslos lief.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

Grobian
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
Der betrunkene Grobian hat auf der Party einen Skandal gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

vornehm
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
Das Publikum spendete nach der Aufführung höflichen Applaus.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

beide
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Beide Kinder waren aufgeregt wegen der Reise.
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

noch; bis jetzt;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben noch nicht erledigt.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

ausgleichen
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik gleichen ihre Nachteile aus.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

Plantainblume
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Wir haben Curry mit Plantainblume zum Abendessen gekocht.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

abwickeln
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Kunden können ihre Bankgeschäfte online abwickeln.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

Stimulus
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Helles Licht und laute Geräusche sind häufige Stimuli für Wachsamkeit.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die kostenlose Bildung anbietet.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

Ruhm; Bekanntheit
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
Die Wissenschaftlerin erlangte internationalen Ruhm für ihre Entdeckungen.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

Rat
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Experten geben Ratschläge zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

starren
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Die Touristen starrten die Berühmtheit an, die die Straße entlang ging.
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.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.