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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.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

Herbizid
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Bauern verwendeten Herbizide, um ihre Pflanzen vor invasiven Unkräutern zu schützen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

Katapult
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Die Erfindung katapultierte ihn zu internationalem Ruhm.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.
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.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

Tarnung
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Die Soldaten verwendeten Tarnung, um sich vor dem Feind zu verstecken.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

pedantische Person
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
Der Professor wurde als pedantische Person kritisiert, die sich zu sehr auf triviale Details konzentrierte.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

Instrument
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte ein spezielles Instrument während der Operation.
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

übertragen
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
Das Spiel wurde live im Fernsehen übertragen.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

präventiv
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff präventive Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Inflation.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

Lässigkeit
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Sie beantwortete die schwierigen Fragen mit überraschender Lässigkeit.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

Armut
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation wurde gegründet, um Menschen zu helfen, die in Armut leben.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

wald
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Wir sind gestern im dichten Wald wandern gegangen.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

Werbung
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
Die Werbung zog viele neue Kunden an.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

Tulpe
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Tulpe blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

Aktivierung
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
Die Aktivierung des Systems dauerte länger als erwartet.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

Käufer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Der Käufer inspizierte das Auto, bevor er die Zahlung vornahm.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

wiederholt schlagen
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Die Wellen schlugen die Küste die ganze Nacht.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

unangenehmer Klang / Metallgitter
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
Die unangenehme Stimme des Lehrers machte es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

Flakgeschütz
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Das Flakgeschütz wurde positioniert, um die Militärbasis zu verteidigen.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

Doppeldeckerbus
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
Der rote Doppeldeckerbus ist ein berühmtes Symbol von London.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

vergangen
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Er spricht oft über die Traditionen vergangener Tage.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

Sorbet
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
An heißen Tagen genießt sie ein Glas Zitronensorbet.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

gemischte Wirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Heute folgen die meisten Länder einem Modell der gemischten Wirtschaft.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

Psychose
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
Der Patient wurde nach dem Erleben von Halluzinationen mit Psychose diagnostiziert.
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

Koaleszenz, Vereinigung
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
Die Koaleszenz verschiedener Kulturen schafft Vielfalt.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

über das Denken nachdenken
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
Metakognition verbessert die Problemlösungsfähigkeiten.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

allein
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Sie zieht es vor, allein in ihrer Wohnung zu leben.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

schonungslos
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
Der Kritiker war schonungslos in seiner Rezension des Stücks.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

brummen
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

Rücken
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Sie hat sich ihren Rücken verletzt, als sie schwere Kisten hob.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

Eigenschaft
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
Freundlichkeit ist eine charakteristische Eigenschaft wahren Führens.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

portion
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Er aß eine große Portion Reis und Curry.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

Busch
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Ein Kaninchen versteckte sich unter dem Busch.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

konstant
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Sie hat konstant gute Leistungen in ihrem Studium erbracht.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

Transformation
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
Digitale Kompetenz führt zu wirtschaftlicher Transformation.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
Das Taj Mahal gilt als eines der schönsten jemals erbauten Bauwerke.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

verzerrte Sichtweise
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Der Artikel hatte eine politische Neigung.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

Lampe
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Sie schaltete die Leselampe ein, um ihr Buch zu beleuchten.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

lautstark
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
Das laute Publikum verlangte eine Zugabe von der Band.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

praktisch; fast;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
Das Gebäude wurde beim Erdbeben praktisch zerstört.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Löwe
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

keusch; tugendhaft
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Sie lebte ein keusches und tugendhaftes Leben.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

wiedererlangen
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Er gewinnt seine Stärke nach der Krankheit zurück.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

Motilität
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Die Motilität von Spermien ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Befruchtung.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

Bemühung
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
Der Versuch, den Weltraumtourismus zu innovieren, ist ehrgeizig.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
Die Strafe sollte proportional zum Verbrechen sein.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

weit verbreitet
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
Die Nachricht von seiner Beförderung verbreitete sich weit in der Firma.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

andere
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
Ich verbringe gerne Zeit mit anderen.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

gesundheitsfördernd
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eine gesundheitsfördernde Diät umfasst frisches Obst und Gemüse.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

fähig
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Sie ist in der Lage, drei Sprachen fließend zu sprechen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

lauthals
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
Die lauthals schreiende Menge forderte Gerechtigkeit.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

Hindernis
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
Schlechtes Wetter war das größte Hindernis für unsere Reise.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

Witwe
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Die Witwe erhielt Unterstützung von ihrer Familie und Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

Trauma
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
Der Unfall hinterließ bei ihr ein dauerhaftes emotionales Trauma.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

Zahn an einem Rad oder Zahnrad
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Er fühlte sich wie ein kleines Zahnrad in einer großen Maschine.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

prunkvoll
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Sie trug eine prunkvolle Halskette, die mit ihrem eleganten Kleid nicht zusammenpasste.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

Komplaisance
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Ihre Komplaisance machte sie bei ihren Kollegen beliebt.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

subtrahieren
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Wenn du 5 von 10 abziehst, bekommst du 5.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.
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.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Der Mechaniker maß das Drehmoment des Motors.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

niveau
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Die Schadstoffpegel müssen dringend gesenkt werden.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Anzeige
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Anzeige in der Zeitung für die neue Position geschaltet.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

heiß; warm; glühend;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
Der Kaffee ist zu heiß, um ihn zu trinken.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

Entdeckung
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
Die Entdeckung des Penicillins hat die Medizingeschichte verändert.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

Disput
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
Die Disputation zwischen den beiden Gelehrten dauerte Stunden.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

Poetik, Theorie der Dichtung
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Er schrieb ein Buch über Poetik, das die Kunst des Verses erklärte.