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B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

Götzenverehrung
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
Der Priester verurteilte die im Dorf praktizierte Götzenverehrung.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

pfeifen
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Er pfeift gern, während er arbeitet.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

mürrisch
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
Das Kind wird mürrisch, wenn es Hunger hat.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

saft (von frucht/gemüse oder von fleisch)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
Der frische Apfelsaft war köstlich und voller Vitamine.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

unhöflich; unverschämt;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Seine unzivilen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden beleidigt.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

enzymatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Enzymatische Reaktionen regulieren den Stoffwechsel im menschlichen Körper.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
Der große Junge bewegte sich auf eine unbeholfene Weise.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

Stamm
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
Der Stamm lebte im Einklang mit der Natur.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

harmlos; unschuldig; sicher
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Die Schlange sieht gefährlich aus, aber sie ist tatsächlich harmlos.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

unbedacht
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Seine unbedachte Bemerkung verletzte ihre Gefühle.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

Abwertung
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Die Abwertungsrate des Autos ist nach fünf Jahren hoch.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

Ameise
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
Die Ameise trug Nahrung zu ihrem Nest.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

verzweigt
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
Der verzweigte Baum beschattete den ganzen Garten.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

marginalisierte Individuen
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Marginalisierte Individuen stehen oft vor großen Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

Harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Sie spielte Andachtslieder auf dem Harmonium im Tempel.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

Gesundheit
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Übung ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

Linguistik
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Linguistik zu studieren.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

Wildtierkorridore
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
Wildtierkorridore verbinden zergliederte Lebensräume und ermöglichen die Migration von Arten.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

Partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
Die Partition verursachte Unruhe.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

thematisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
Das Buch ist in thematische Kapitel unterteilt.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

organisieren
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
Sie organisierte eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

Eiter absondern
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
Die Wunde begann nach ein paar Tagen zu suppurieren.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

Bagridenwels
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Der Mystus-Fisch kommt häufig in Flüssen und Bächen Südasiens vor.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

Falle, Schwierigkeit
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Investoren müssen sich der Fallen des Marktes bewusst sein.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

kollektives Handeln
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Kollektives Handeln ist notwendig, um den Klimawandel zu mildern.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

jenseits der Alpen
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Die Römer bezeichneten Frankreich als Transalpine Gallien.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
Außergewöhnliches Talent treibt Innovation an.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

besorgt
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Sie war besorgt um die Gesundheit ihrer Mutter.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

Februar
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mein Geburtstag ist im Februar, deshalb freue ich mich immer auf diesen Monat.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

Zusammenstoß
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
Der Führer wurde mit Weisheit und Mut ausgestattet.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

erwecken
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
Das alte Lied erweckte Erinnerungen an ihre Kindheit.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

Schlaf
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
Das Kind schlief die ganze Nacht friedlich.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

vorsprung oder aufgebläht
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Sein aufgeblähter Bauch war nach dem Essen zu sehen.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Taille
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Sie band einen Gürtel um ihre Taille.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

Fähigkeit
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine starke Fähigkeit, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ach
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

gegenwirken
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Das Medikament hilft, die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung auszugleichen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

Kasein
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
Casein-Proteinpulver ist unter Athleten für die Muskelregeneration beliebt.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

bedeutend
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Soziale Medien haben einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf Beziehungen.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

verlegen machen
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Ihre plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verlegen.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

Glück
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

tapfer
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Der tapfere Soldat führte seine Truppen ohne Zögern in die Schlacht.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

vorwegnehmen
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Die wirtschaftlichen Reformen präfigurierten große soziale Veränderungen.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

austausch
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
Der Austausch von Geschenken ist eine verbreitete Tradition während der Feiertage.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotismus
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Der Magier hielt das Publikum in einem Zustand des Mesmerismus.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

geschickt; fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Der geschickte Chirurg führte die Operation mit großer Präzision durch.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

manövrieren
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
Der Fahrer manövrierte das Auto geschickt durch die enge Straße.
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

frech aber charmant
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
Sie gab eine freche Antwort, die alle zum Lachen brachte.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

kategorie
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Bücher sind in der Bibliothek nach Kategorien geordnet.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

Manager
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
Der Manager hat den neuen Projektplan genehmigt.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

langsam und faul sprechen
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Er tendiert dazu, langsam zu sprechen, wenn er müde ist.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

Fluch
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Er fluchte laut, als er merkte, dass er seine Brieftasche verloren hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

Zuckerbonbon
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Die Kinder genossen es, bunte Zuckerbonbons beim Festival zu essen.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

untertauchen
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Die Überschwemmungswasser drohten das Dorf zu untertauchen.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

gnadenlos; grausam; ohne Mitleid
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte seinen Feinden keine Gnade.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind entscheidend, um den Verkehrsstaus zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

Zuverlässigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Kunden schätzen die Zuverlässigkeit unseres Service.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

optimal
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Um optimale Ergebnisse zu erzielen, müssen wir die Effizienz verbessern.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

Zehntel
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Er gab den zehnten Teil seines Einkommens an die Kirche.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

loben
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
Das Publikum pries den Schauspieler für seine herausragende Leistung.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

fröhlich
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

abgelegen
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Sie blieben in einem abgelegenen Dorf während ihrer Reise.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

Eitelkeit
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Seine Rede war voller Eitelkeit und Eigenlob.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Sichel
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Der Bauer erntete Weizen mit einer traditionellen Sichel.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

dreijährig
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Das Kunstfestival ist eine dreijährliche Veranstaltung in der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

großartig
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut großartig.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
Die Teilnahme an der Kundgebung war beeindruckend, mit Tausenden von Menschen, die erschienen.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

scheu; ängstlich
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Sie war zu scheu, um in der Öffentlichkeit zu sprechen.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

entführung eines fahrzeugs
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Die Kriminellen versuchten, das Flugzeug zu entführen.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

Spiegel
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

Erholungsort / letzter Ausweg
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Sie haben ihren Urlaub in einem Strandresort verbracht.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Gebiet
Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine schönen Parks.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

herbstlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Die herbstlichen Farben von Rot und Gold füllten den Wald.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

Christentum
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
Das Christentum hat Millionen von Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

Antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Einige Menschen fürchten das Aufkommen eines Antichristen in der Zukunft.
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.