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B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
Der Künstler stellt die Szene wunderschön dar.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

geehrt
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Sie fühlte sich geehrt, den Preis zu erhalten.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

Zwerg
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Schneewittchen lebte mit sieben Zwergen.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
Der populistische Führer versprach, die Bedürfnisse der einfachen Bürger an erste Stelle zu setzen.
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

ersetzen
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
Er entschied sich, die kaputte Lampe durch eine neue zu ersetzen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Hafen / beherbergen
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Er hegte weiterhin Ressentiments gegenüber seinem früheren Chef.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

unregelmäßig
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Seine Anwesenheit bei der Arbeit war diesen Monat unregelmäßig.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

diktatorisch
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Sein diktatorischer Stil machte ihn unter den Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

Hülle
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Sie zog eine warme Hülle an, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

Unmöglichkeit
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Das Projekt an einem Tag zu beenden war eine Unmöglichkeit.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

Lokativ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
Im Lateinischen wird der Lokativ verwendet, um den Standort anzuzeigen.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durch Hitze härten
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
Der Schmied hat den Stahl angeglüht, um seine Haltbarkeit zu verbessern.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

und
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Sie kaufte Äpfel und Orangen.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
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.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

griesgrämiger Mensch
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Der alte griesgrämige Mensch beschwerte sich über alles in der Nachbarschaft.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

mäßig
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Sie macht mäßig Sport, um gesund zu bleiben.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

erfolgreich; wohlhabend; siegreich
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Sie war erfolgreich in ihrer Karriere als Ärztin.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

austrocknen
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
Die sengende Sonne begann, die Felder auszutrocknen.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

Imminenz, Zustand der Nähe
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
Die Imminenz des Sturms zwang die Menschen, Zuflucht zu suchen.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

provisorisch
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Sie verwendeten Kisten als provisorischen Tisch.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

verstopfen / Holzschuh
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
Das Waschbecken war mit Essensabfällen verstopft.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangential
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Seine Bemerkungen waren tangential zum Hauptthema der Diskussion.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

demokratisch
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
Demokratische Regierungsführung gewährleistet gleiche Rechte.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

befeuchten, dämpfen
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
Der Regen dampfte die Aufregung des Open-Air-Konzerts.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

mit Büscheln; ausgestattet mit Büscheln
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
Das Sofa mit Büscheln sah im Wohnzimmer elegant aus.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

nachgeben, milder werden
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Nach stundenlangem Flehen gab sie schließlich nach.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

europäisch
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Sie studierte europäische Geschichte an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

eine Person mit einem unwiderstehlichen Drang zu stehlen
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
Der Kleptomane wurde wieder beim Ladendiebstahl erwischt.
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.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

Zeitmanagement
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
Zeitmanagement ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

Verschmutzung
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
Industrielle Verschmutzung schadet dem marinen Leben.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

flaschengrün
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Sie trug ein schönes, flaschengrünes Kleid zur Abendparty.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

Dissonanz
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
Die kulturelle Dissonanz führte zu Missverständnissen.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

sich entspannen
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Nach einem langen Tag entspannt sie sich gerne mit einem guten Buch.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

wunderbar; erstaunlich; großartig
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
Die Aussicht vom Berg war wunderbar.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

gemeinschaftlich
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten gemeinsam im gemeinschaftlichen Garten.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

abhängen
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Kinder sind auf ihre Eltern angewiesen, um gepflegt zu werden.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Phytochemikalien.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

übernatürlich
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Der Wald war von einem übernatürlichen Glanz erfüllt.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

Antriebsmittel
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
Die Rakete verwendet ein flüssiges Antriebsmittel, um in den Weltraum zu starten.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

Politik
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Effektive Politiken treiben die nationale Entwicklung voran.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

extreme Armut
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Er wuchs in Armut auf, wurde aber später im Leben erfolgreich.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

einseitig
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
Das Land traf eine einseitige Entscheidung, sich aus dem Vertrag zurückzuziehen.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

beleuchten
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Straßenlaternen beleuchten die Straße in der Nacht.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

viele
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Viele Studenten nahmen an der Vorlesung teil.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

abstillen
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Eltern entwöhnen ihre Babys oft mit etwa sechs Monaten.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

Gegenvorwurf
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
Die Debatte verwandelte sich schnell in gegenseitige Gegenvorwürfe.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

dreißig
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
Er ist dreißig Jahre alt.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

Präzision
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
In der Chirurgie werden hochpräzise Instrumente verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

Täter
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.
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 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

banal
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Seine Rede war voller banaler Klischees.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Eine kurze Einführung geht jedem Kapitel voraus.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

ein kleines Zahnrad oder der äußere Teil eines Vogelflügels; einschränken oder immobilisieren
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Die Pinion des Vogels war verletzt, was es ihm verhinderte zu fliegen.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

Aussicht
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Vom Gipfel des Berges bewunderten wir die atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Tal unten.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

ein kleiner Stall oder Käfig für Hühner oder andere Vögel
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Der Bauer überprüfte jeden Morgen die Hühner im Stall.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

absichtlich gemacht
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Seine absichtlichen Handlungen zeigten große Sorgfalt und Nachdenklichkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

frech
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Das Kind gab eine freche Antwort an seinen Lehrer.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Seine ungeschickten Bemerkungen verlegen alle bei der Dinnerparty.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

Königsfamilie / Lizenzgebühren (Autorenvergütung)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
Der Autor erhält eine Lizenzgebühr für jedes verkaufte Buch.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalisierung, anpassung
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
Personalisierung im Marketing verbessert die Kundenbindung.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

beleben
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Ein morgendlicher Spaziergang kann Körper und Geist beleben.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

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

repair

reparieren
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
Der Mechaniker wird morgen den Motor des Autos reparieren.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

Blick
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Er warf einen Blick auf den Fluss und fühlte sich ruhig.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

Fortschritte
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Wissenschaftliche Fortschritte fördern die globale Innovation.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

Schmetterling
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Ein schöner Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detail
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Sie erklärte den Plan im Detail.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

gleichgültig, desinteressiert
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Nach Jahren des luxuriösen Reisens fühlte sie sich gleichgültig gegenüber einer weiteren Reise nach Paris.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

berechtigt
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Nur berechtigte Kandidaten werden für die Ernennungen in Betracht gezogen.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

Hol satellite
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demonstriert die Verwendung von Holz im Weltraum.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

heiliges Symbol
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
Der Adler wird in vielen Kulturen als heiliges Totem angesehen.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

Frage; Fragezeichen;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
Der Lehrer stellte eine schwierige Frage während der Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

trüb / düster
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
Der lange, düstere Winter machte alle traurig.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

anweisen
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
Der Lehrer wies die Schüler sorgfältig an.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

schief
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
Der Plan ging schief, als das Wetter plötzlich änderte.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

Komödie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Wir haben eine lustige Komödie im Theater gesehen.
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

einzigartig; einzigartig; selten
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
Jeder Schneekristall ist einzigartig in seinem Muster.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

unerwartet
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
Das Treffen endete ohne unerwartete Vorfälle.