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C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

Bauchspeicheldrüse
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Verdauung und der Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

Perpetuität, Ewigkeit, Kontinuität
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
Der Vertrag garantiert Zahlungen in Perpetuität.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

Strenge
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
Das Training wurde mit großer Strenge durchgeführt.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

laut
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Bitte lesen Sie die Anweisungen laut vor, damit jeder hören kann.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
Der Politiker blieb ruhig, trotz des Störenfrieds, der aus der Menge rief.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

wunderschön
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön beim Konzert.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

Variegation
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
Variegation lässt das Laub attraktiver wirken.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

Jahrzehnt
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
Das Land hat sich im letzten Jahrzehnt stark verändert.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

Olivenzweig
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Er reichte seinem Rivalen nach Jahren der Feindseligkeit einen Olivenzweig.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

Lächeln
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Sie lächelte, als sie das Geschenk sah.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

Abschürfung oder Abnutzung der Haut oder Oberfläche durch Reibung
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Er erlitt eine kleine Abschürfung am Knie, nachdem er gefallen war.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
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.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

betrügen
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, älteren Menschen ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jury
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
Das Jury hat ihn des Verbrechens für schuldig befunden.
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.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

Ernte
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
Unregulierte Ernte beeinflusst die Biodiversität der Ozeane.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

extremer Patriotismus
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Jingoismus.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

Irrationalität, Unvernunft, Unlogik
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Seine Entscheidung war von völliger Irrationalität getrieben.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Unauflöslich
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
Die Ehe wurde einst als unauflösliche Bindung betrachtet.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

Patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Der Reiseführer begann, im lokalen Patois mit den Fischern zu sprechen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

Hörreichweite
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Die Kinder flüsterten Geheimnisse außerhalb der Hörreichweite ihrer Eltern.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

überprüfen
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Ich muss meine Notizen vor der Prüfung überprüfen.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

Pflege; Schutz; Fürsorge
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
Die Krankenschwester leistete ausgezeichnete Pflege für die älteren Patienten.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

Aussicht, Prognose
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
Der wirtschaftliche Ausblick für das Jahr ist positiv.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

ein Planet, der einen Stern außerhalb des Sonnensystems umkreist
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Astronomen haben in den letzten zehn Jahren Tausende von Exoplaneten entdeckt.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

Behinderung
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Trotz seiner körperlichen Behinderung wurde er ein erfolgreicher Athlet im Rollstuhlracing.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

langweilen
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Die Vorlesung begann, die Studenten zu langweilen.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevant
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Ihre Kommentare waren nicht relevant für die Diskussion.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

Verbot
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
Die Regierung kündigte das Verbot des Rauchens an öffentlichen Orten an.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

Scheibe; Stück
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Möchten Sie ein Stück Pizza?
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

Dicke
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
Die Dicke des Buches machte es schwer zu tragen.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

Halskette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Diamantcollier zur Party.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

gültig
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Parteien gültig unterzeichnet.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

ertragbar
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
Der Schmerz war mit der richtigen Medikation erträglich.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

Risse eines Bootes abdichten
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Die Arbeiter kalefatierten die Nähte des alten Bootes, um Lecks zu verhindern.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

falsche Eide leisten
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Er wurde beschuldigt, während des Prozesses zu versuchen, sich selbst zu perjuren.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

Adlerhorst
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
Der Adler landete stolz in der Nähe seines Horstes hoch auf der Klippe.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

Bestatter
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
Der Bestatter bereitete den Körper für die Beerdigung vor.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

Leihpferd, abgedroschen
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Das alte Leihpferd zog immer noch die Kutsche.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

sorglos
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Er zuckte sorglos mit den Schultern und ging weg.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

Kartografie
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
Sie studierte Kartografie an der Universität, um zu lernen, wie man Karten entwirft.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

knielange Hosen
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Er trug knielange Hosen für das Reitturnier.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

fiskal
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
Die Regierung hat neue fiskalische Politiken eingeführt, um die Inflation zu kontrollieren.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

Theologe
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Theologen debattieren oft über komplexe Fragen des Glaubens und der Moral.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

Sanftmut
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Seine Sanftmut wurde oft von seinen Kollegen als Schwäche missverstanden.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

Trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Sie starrte aus dem Fenster, als ob sie in Trance wäre.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alkoholismus
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Sein Alkoholismus hat sowohl seine Gesundheit als auch sein Familienleben beeinträchtigt.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metaphysisch
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Er verbrachte Jahre damit, metaphysische Fragen über das Leben und das Sein zu studieren.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

unangemessen
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
Der Manager stellte eine unangemessene Forderung.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

leer
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Ihr Gesicht wurde leer, als sie die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

fast
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
Er hat den Zug fast verpasst.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

Missa-Buch
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
Der Priester las während der Zeremonie aus dem Missa-Buch.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

sickern
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
Blut begann aus dem kleinen Schnitt zu sickern.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

korb
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Sie trug die Äpfel in einem Korb.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

Chronometer
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
Der Seemann verließ sich auf das Chronometer, um seine Position auf See zu bestimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

prinzipientreu
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Er ist ein prinzipientreuer Führer, der immer Ehrlichkeit an erste Stelle setzt.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

revolutionäre Entdeckung
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
Robotische Chirurgie ist eine revolutionäre Entdeckung im Gesundheitswesen.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

sich lustig machen
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
Die Menge begann, sich über das gegnerische Team lustig zu machen.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

allgemein
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Er hat einen allgemeinen Kommentar zum Projekt gemacht.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

freundlich, lebendig und angenehm; gesellig
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
Die Party hatte eine freundliche Atmosphäre mit Musik und Lachen.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

schnelles Pferd oder Jagdpferd
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
Der Ritter ritt in die Schlacht auf einem schnellen Korsar.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Eden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

Inkongruenz
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
Die Inkongruenz seiner fröhlichen Stimmung während der Beerdigung erschreckte alle.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Er hat nach dem Fahrplan des Zuges gefragt.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

Entdeckungen
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Seine Entdeckungen revolutionierten mehrere Bereiche.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

fröhlich
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Sie begrüßte alle fröhlich trotz des langen Tages.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Illogisch
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Es wäre illogisch, bei solch kaltem Wetter schwimmen zu gehen.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

Tür
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie den Raum verlassen.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

betreten
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Bitte klopfen Sie, bevor Sie den Raum betreten.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

Gleichung
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Er löste die Gleichung, um den Wert von x zu finden.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

Generationen
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
Der Stammbaum erstreckt sich über mehrere Generationen.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

Ökotoxikologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
Ökotoxikologie untersucht die Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf die Tierwelt.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotherm
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
Das Experiment wurde unter isothermen Bedingungen durchgeführt.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

aufrichtig
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Ich hoffe aufrichtig, dass Sie sich bald erholen.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

wunderbar
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Sie gab eine wunderbare Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

jeder
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Jeder Schüler erhielt ein Zertifikat.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

erfinden
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
Der Zeuge fabrizierte seine Aussage, um sich zu schützen.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

Axiom
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Taten sprechen lauter als Worte, das ist ein bekanntes Axiom.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Sie ging zur Tür.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

wann immer
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Ruf mich an, wann immer du Hilfe brauchst.