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C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

Vergeltung
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
Der Angriff wurde als Vergeltung für den früheren Bombenanschlag durchgeführt.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Sie haben Zwillingsmädchen.
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.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.
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 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droge
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Medikament für die Krankheit.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

zweifellos
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Er ist zweifellos der beste Spieler im Team.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstrus
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
Die abstruse Natur der philosophischen Debatte ließ viele verwirrt zurück.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

Vergänglichkeit
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
Die Vergänglichkeit der Jugend macht sie noch wertvoller.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Der Flugzeugkörper ist aus starkem, aber leichtem Aluminium gebaut.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

traditionell
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Sie hatten eine traditionelle Hochzeitszeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

gift
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
Das Schlangengift kann tödlich sein, wenn es nicht schnell behandelt wird.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

Fußgängerzone
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
Die Fußgängerzone in den Stadtzentren reduziert die Verschmutzung.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

immer; für immer; zu jeder Zeit
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Sie kommt immer früh zur Arbeit.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

grün
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Die grünen Blätter an den Bäumen sehen nach dem Regen frisch aus.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

verpflichten / durchführen
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Er beging einen schweren Fehler im Bericht.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

abwertend
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
Der Artikel enthielt abwertende Kommentare über den Politiker.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

Soldat
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
Der Soldat marschierte stolz mit seiner Einheit.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

Elektronik
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Er hat Elektronik an der Universität studiert.
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

Gähnen
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
Sie konnte ein Gähnen während der langweiligen Vorlesung nicht unterdrücken.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

sich unregelmäßig bewegen
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Die Kinder fingen an, hinter dem langen Marsch zurückzufallen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

einfallsreich
Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
Sie ist sehr einfallsreich, wenn es darum geht, unerwartete Probleme zu lösen.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

Generalisierung
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
Die Rede war voller Allgemeinplätze und es fehlten konkrete Details.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

spontan gehalten
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Er hielt eine extemporane Rede bei der Besprechung.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

geschmeidig
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Der Körper der Sportlerin war bemerkenswert geschmeidig.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

Kilogramm
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
Der Reissack wiegt fünf Kilogramm.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extrem lustig
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
Der Komiker erzählte eine extrem lustige Geschichte, die alle zum Lachen brachte.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

kritisch
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Er wurde bei dem Unfall kritisch verletzt.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

möglichkeit
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine starke Möglichkeit von Regen morgen.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

zufällig anordnen
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
Die Software kann die Reihenfolge der Fragen randomisieren.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

Student im zweiten Jahr
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Er ist ein Student im zweiten Jahr an der Universität und studiert Informatik.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

widersprechen
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Mehrere Mitglieder stimmten gegen die Mehrheitsentscheidung.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
Die resonante Stimme des Sprechers erfüllte den Saal.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

stur
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Er blieb trotz der logischen Argumente stur.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

Blütezeit
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
In seiner Blütezeit dominierte das Unternehmen den Markt.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

anstrengend
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
Die Wanderung durch die Berge war eine anstrengende Reise.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

alle
Meaning
all people; everyone
Example
Everybody enjoyed the party.
Alle haben die Party genossen.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Kürze
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Die Kürze der Rede hielt das Publikum interessiert.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

vorab urteilen
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
Es ist unfair, jemanden zu verurteilen, ohne die Fakten zu kennen.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitiv; grundlegend; grob; unterentwickelt; einfach
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
Der Stamm verwendet immer noch primitive Werkzeuge zum Jagen und Ackerbau.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

vermeint
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
Der vermeintliche Dieb wurde von der Polizei gefangen.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

mit Zorn ansehen
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Er starrte seinen Rivalen auf der anderen Seite des Raumes mit Zorn an.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

psychisch
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Sie hat eine starke psychische Gesundheit und Resilienz.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grummeln
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Sie grummelt oft über den Verkehr.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifest
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr Manifest vor den Wahlen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

einen schnellen Schlag geben
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Er flickte den Schalter, um das Licht einzuschalten.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

schwul
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Er kam während des Studiums als schwul heraus.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

Kranz; Blumenkranz;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Die Braut trug einen schönen Blumenkranz während der traditionellen Zeremonie.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

Proliferation
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
Die Proliferation von Malware ist eine wachsende Sorge.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

erzeugen
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
Die Maschine erzeugt Elektrizität.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativ
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodengesundheit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
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.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

teilweise; zum Teil;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
Das Wetter war heute teilweise bewölkt.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

lauwarm
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
Der Tee war lauwarm und wenig einladend.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

Zeichen / kleiner Bach
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Der Diener kam auf das Zeichen seines Herrn.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

Wassertank
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
Das alte Haus hatte immer noch einen Wassertank zur Sammlung von Regenwasser.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

Wunder
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
Die Genesung des Patienten wurde von den Ärzten als Wunder bezeichnet.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

vertieft
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

transzendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
Meditation kann zu transzendentalen Erfahrungen führen.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

bewaffnet
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
Die Bank wurde von bewaffneten Männern überfallen.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

unmöglich
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
Es ist unmöglich, diese Arbeit an einem Tag zu beenden.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

zementiertes Grab
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
Das zementierte Grab der Märtyrer wurde nahe dem Fluss gesehen.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

Spaßvogel; jemand, der gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
Der Spaßvogel der Klasse brachte alle immer mit seinen cleveren Witzen zum Lachen.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

vermasseln
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
Er vermasselte die Präsentation und verwirrte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

Händler
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
Der Autohändler bot einen Rabatt an, um Kunden zu gewinnen.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

fliegende Autos
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Fliegende Autos könnten bald das Problem des städtischen Verkehrs lösen.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Sein Urteilsvermögen in Geschäft Entscheidungen machte ihn erfolgreich.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

große Show, Werbung
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
Das neue Produkt wurde mit viel Getöse eingeführt.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

Nektar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Schmetterlinge trinken Nektar von den Blumen.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

innerhalb
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Die Schlüssel sind im Schublade.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

inkohärent
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
Seine Erklärung war so inkohärent, dass niemand ihr folgen konnte.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Menschen haben ein vestigiales Steißbein, das seine ursprüngliche Funktion nicht mehr erfüllt.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

Hummer
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
Der Hummer wurde mit geschmolzener Butter und Zitrone serviert.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

morphologisch
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
Die morphologische Analyse hilft der KI, Wortstrukturen zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

erfrischend
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Die Wanderer genossen die erfrischende Bergluft.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

Exzellenz
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Seine Exzellenz der Botschafter nahm an der Zeremonie teil.