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B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ähneln
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Sie ähnelt ihrer Mutter sowohl im Aussehen als auch in ihren Manieren.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

Glück
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrom
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Der alte Film wurde vollständig in Monochrom aufgenommen.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

unbefugtes Betreten
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Er wurde wegen des Betretens von Privatgrundstücken ohne Erlaubnis bestraft.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Dieser Ort ist ideal für ein Picknick.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

korrosiv, schädlich
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
Die Chemikalie ist hochkorrosiv und sollte mit Vorsicht gehandhabt werden.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

Skeptiker
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
Der Wissenschaftler war ein Skeptiker von Theorien ohne solide Beweise.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

Faun (mythische Kreatur)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
Die Skulptur stellte einen verspielten Faun dar, der im Wald tanzte.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

weit
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
Die Schule ist weit von meinem Haus entfernt.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

lockig
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Sie hat von Natur aus lockige Haare.
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

Wort
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
Er suchte das Wort im Wörterbuch.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

Verfolgung
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Die Verfolgung von Minderheiten wurde weltweit verurteilt.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Papa
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
Papa holt mich heute von der Schule ab.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

Archive
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Sie besuchte die nationalen Archive, um die Familiengeschichte zu erforschen.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

Brieftasche
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Er zog seine Brieftasche heraus, um den Kaffee zu bezahlen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

ausspeien
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
Der Patient begann, dicken Schleim auszuspeien.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

Pracht
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
Die Pracht des Kolosseums zieht Millionen von Besuchern an.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

Unterschrift
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Bitte setzen Sie Ihre Unterschrift am Ende des Dokuments.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

weniger berechnen
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat mich versehentlich für die Lebensmittel weniger berechnet.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

tippen
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Sie kann sehr schnell auf dem Computer tippen.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

Fett
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Zu viel Fett in deiner Ernährung kann ungesund sein.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Der Besitzer des Landes baute ein neues Haus.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

Prosodie
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
Der Professor erklärte, wie die Prosodie die Stimmung eines Gedichts beeinflusst.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

verlassen; einsam; öde
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
Das verlassene Dorf sah verlassen und leer aus.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

angemessen
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
Seine Kommentare waren nicht angemessen für die Diskussion.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Sie ging mit bemerkenswerter Gelassenheit mit der Nachricht um.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

blockieren
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
Der gefallene Baum blockierte die Straße mehrere Stunden lang.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

Auflaufform
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
Die Auflaufform hielt das Essen während der Dinnerparty warm.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

Seltenheit
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Seine Gewohnheit, im Stehen zu schlafen, wurde als eine Seltenheit betrachtet.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

konkav
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
Der Spiegel hatte eine konkave Oberfläche, die ihr Spiegelbild vergrößerte.
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

gedämpft
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
Der Raum war in gedämpften Blautönen und Grautönen gestrichen.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

Stoffe nach Maß
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
Der Schneider kaufte Stoffe nach Maß auf dem Großmarkt, um maßgeschneiderte Kleider zu machen.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

kaufen
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Ich möchte dieses Jahr ein neues Auto kaufen.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

leichter Seidenbademantel
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Sie trug einen Seidenbademantel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

ein Versprechen brechen
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
Das Unternehmen hat sein Versprechen, die Löhne zu erhöhen, gebrochen.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

Schiedsverfahren
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
Der Vertrag schreibt ein Schiedsverfahren zur Streitbeilegung vor.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

Moratorium
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
Die Regierung kündigte ein Moratorium für neue Bergbau-Lizenzen an.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

Gruppe
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Lerngruppe.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

unerschrocken
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Der unerschrockene Reisende erkundete den Dschungel alleine.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

Testamentsprüfung
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
Die Familie musste nach seinem Tod das Verfahren der Testamentsprüfung durchlaufen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

Alternative
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
Eine Alternative zu Plastik zu finden, ist entscheidend.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

Banalität
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Die Rede wurde für ihre Banalität und den Mangel an Originalität kritisiert.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psychopathisch
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
Der Film porträtierte einen psychopathischen Mörder ohne jegliches Mitgefühl.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

Erwartung; Hoffnung;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
Die neue Lehrerin hat mit ihren innovativen Lehrmethoden die Erwartungen aller übertroffen.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

ungerecht
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
Er wurde vom Komitee ungerecht behandelt.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Dummkopf nach so einem einfachen Fehler.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

nörgeln
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Er fühlte sich von seiner übermäßig kontrollierenden Frau beherrscht.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

unsicherheit; zweifel oder mangel an sicherheit
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
Die Unsicherheit über das Wetter verzögerte unsere Reise.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

Sauerstoffproduktion
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Pflanzen sind entscheidend für die Sauerstoffproduktion und den Erhalt des Lebens.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Der unaufhörliche Lärm von der Baustelle erschwerte es, sich zu konzentrieren.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

Maschinenbediener
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
Der Maschinenführer hat die Zahnräder auf der Drehmaschine sorgfältig eingestellt.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

schälen
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Sie schälte die Mango, bevor sie sie aß.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

Champion
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Sie wurde die Championin, nachdem sie das Finalspiel gewonnen hatte.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

Elastizität
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
Die Elastizität der Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern ist hoch.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

verachtend
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu, als er den unhöflichen Kommentar machte.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

Gespräch
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Die Generäle trafen sich, um über die Bedingungen der Kapitulation zu verhandeln.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

muskel-skelettale Störung
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
Das De-Quervain-Syndrom ist eine häufige muskuloskelettale Erkrankung.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

autonom
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
Der Roboter kann autonom ohne menschliche Intervention arbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

Sonnenwende
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
Menschen feiern die Sommersonnenwende mit Festivals und Ritualen.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

Schwung
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
Das Unternehmen gewann an Schwung, nachdem es ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

übermäßig verziert / rötlich
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Der übermäßig verzierte Stil des Sprechers machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

Überzeugung
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Sie sprach mit Überzeugung, sodass jeder ihr glaubte.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

Idiom
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
Das Idiom 'Eis brechen' bedeutet, ein Gespräch auf freundliche Weise zu beginnen.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

Raubvogelnest
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
Der Falke bewachte sein Nest mit Fierce.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

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

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

gezeiten
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Flut, um ihre Boote zu starten.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

Freizeit; Erholung
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
Sie liest gerne Bücher in ihrer Freizeit.
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.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

entschlüsseln, dekodieren, übersetzen
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Es dauerte Stunden, um die alte Schrift zu entschlüsseln.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

Roboter
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
Die Fabrik verwendet Roboter, um Autos effizient zusammenzubauen.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

Trolley
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
Der Trolley fährt alle fünfzehn Minuten durch das Stadtzentrum.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

gering; leicht; dünn; subtil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Es gab eine geringe Verzögerung im Fahrplan des Zuges.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

bequem
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
Die Stadtplanung zielt darauf ab, die Städte komfortabler zu machen.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

verloren
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Er hat seine Schlüssel verloren und konnte nicht ins Haus gehen.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

Biozid
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Biocide helfen, Schädlinge zu kontrollieren und die Ausbreitung von Krankheiten zu verringern.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

plötzlicher Ausbruch von Wut oder Emotion
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Sie hatte während des Treffens einen wütenden Ausbruch.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

verkehr
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
Es gab heute Morgen viel Verkehr auf der Autobahn.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

schnauben
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
Der Esel begann laut zu schnauben auf dem Feld.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

zwölf
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
Es gibt zwölf Monate in einem Jahr.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Seine ständige Schmeichelei ließ alle an seinen wahren Absichten zweifeln.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

Faulpelz
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
Der Faulpelz weigerte sich, auch mittags aus dem Bett zu steigen.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

Glück
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

glukosebezogen
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Lebensmittel mit hohem glykämischen Index führen zu einem schnellen Anstieg des Blutzuckers.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.