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C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

Beschimpfer
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Er war bekannt als ein Beschimpfer aller, die sich ihm widersetzten.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

kultiviert
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Sie ist eine kultivierte Frau, die Kunst und Literatur liebt.
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

unternehmerisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
Sein unternehmerischer Geist führte ihn dazu, ein erfolgreiches Startup zu gründen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

rechtswidrig; illegal
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Das Gericht erklärte die Durchsuchung für rechtswidrig.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

ritterschaft
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
Er wurde für seine Beiträge zur Wissenschaft mit der Ritterschaft geehrt.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

Omen, Patronat
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
Das Projekt wurde unter dem Patronat der Regierung gestartet.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirten
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Er war dafür bekannt, mit vielen Frauen in der Stadt zu flirten.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

abheben; entfernen
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
Das Flugzeug wird in zehn Minuten abheben.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

Registrierung
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
Die Anmeldung für die Veranstaltung endet morgen.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

Militärlager
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Die Soldaten lebten im Militärlager außerhalb der Stadt.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

Laden
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Ladestationen für Elektrofahrzeuge nehmen in Städten zu.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

verlassen auf
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Ich verlasse mich auf meine Freunde für Unterstützung.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

Bestechlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
Der Skandal enthüllte die Bestechlichkeit mehrerer hochrangiger Beamter.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

Glück
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

großer Erfolg
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
Die erste Aufführung des Künstlers wurde mit großem Erfolg aufgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

Anfänger
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Als ein Anfängerfahrer war sie sehr vorsichtig auf der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

Labyrinth, kompliziertes Netz von Wegen
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Die Straßen der Stadt waren wie ein Labyrinth.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

jugularvene
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
Der Arzt überprüfte die jugularvene des Patienten auf Anzeichen von Druck.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

Kokain (eine Droge)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Er wurde wegen des Besitzes von Kokain verhaftet.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

gewinnen
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Unser Team wird die Meisterschaft gewinnen.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
Der grimmige alte Mann weigerte sich, seinen Stuhl zu verlassen.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

Innovation
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
Innovation treibt Lösungen für globale Herausforderungen voran.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

Scheu
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Seine Scheu hielt ihn davon ab, während des Treffens zu sprechen.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

Geruch
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
Der Geruch von frischem Brot füllte die Küche.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

geliebt
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Sie war die geliebte Königin des Reiches.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

Gericht oder ein Ort, um Aufmerksamkeit oder Gunst zu suchen
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Er hat das Gericht mit Respekt umworben.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

herzlich
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Sie sind herzlich zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier eingeladen.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

Panik
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
Als das Konzert abgesagt wurde, brach unter der Menge Panik aus.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

ohne Vorstellungskraft, gewöhnlich
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Seine Zeichnungen waren einfach und ohne Vorstellungskraft.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

Genuss
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
Sein Genuss von Junk-Food beeinträchtigte seine Gesundheit.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

Grütze
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
Der kranke Patient konnte nur Grütze essen.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

Synerese
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
Der Joghurt zeigte Synerese, als sich Flüssigkeit oben absetzte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

einnehmen
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
Der Patient muss das Medikament mit Wasser einnehmen.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

Heptarchie
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Das Geschichtsbuch beschrieb die Heptarchie von Anglo-Saxon England.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

incipient
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
Der incipiente Sturm ließ den Himmel dunkel und schwer werden.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

Hügel
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Die Wanderer ruhten auf einem grasbewachsenen Hügel am Fluss.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

Mahlzahn
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
Der Zahnarzt musste seinen Weisheitszahn ziehen.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

kam
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Sie kam pünktlich zur Party.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

antworten
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Sie wird das Telefon beantworten, wenn es klingelt.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medizieren
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln, um Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

Hochzeit
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Sie planen eine Hochzeit im Sommer.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

abfälliger Blick
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Er fühlte sich verletzt, als seine Einladung abgelehnt wurde.
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

bereit; willens
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
Sie ist bereit, mit dem Projekt zu helfen.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

ätherisch / Antenne
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
Der Pilot führte eine erstaunliche ätherische Manöver durch.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

verdrängen
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Die Rebellen verdrängten den Diktator von der Macht.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

traurig; betrübt;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Sie warf ihm einen traurigen Blick zu, als er ging.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

angemessen
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Er stellte sicher, dass er angemessene Kleidung für das Interview trug.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

schwer zu finden
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
Die Lösung des Problems erwies sich als schwer zu finden.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

Expatriierter
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Viele Expatriierte versammeln sich in der internationalen Gemeinschaft der Stadt.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

greifen / gierig
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
Das Kind griff fest nach der Hand seiner Mutter.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

ablehnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
Das Komitee beschloss, den Vorschlag abzulehnen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

Bunker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Sie versteckten sich während des Luftangriffs in einem Bunker.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

blutsverwandt
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
Die Studie konzentrierte sich auf genetische Störungen in blutsverwandten Familien.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
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.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Feuer
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
Das Feuer im Kamin spendete Wärme und eine gemütliche Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

nutzlos
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sein nutzloser Versuch, die Maschine zu reparieren, verschwendete nur Zeit.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

Imprimatur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
Das Buch wurde mit dem offiziellen Imprimatur der Kirche veröffentlicht.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

Pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Wir hatten gestern Abend cremige Pasta zum Abendessen.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

überschuss
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Das Land hat in diesem Jahr einen Überschuss an Lebensmitteln.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

ausscheiden
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Menschen scheiden Kohlendioxid durch Atmung aus.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
Die Erklärung des Anwalts war voller juristischem Fachjargon.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

deponie
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
Die Stadt baute eine neue Deponie, um ihr wachsendes Abfallproblem zu bewältigen.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

Diskussionen
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Diskussionen fördern Zusammenarbeit.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomologie
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Sie studierte Entomologie, um das Verhalten von Bienen zu verstehen.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

Trächtigkeit
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
Die Tragzeit eines Elefanten dauert fast zwei Jahre.
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

Dekorative Gardine
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
Sie wählte einen floralen Valance, um zu den Vorhängen in ihrem Schlafzimmer zu passen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

Vizegraf
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
Der Vizegraf erbte das Anwesen von seinem Vater.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

Bewohner
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Sie ist seit über zehn Jahren Bewohnerin dieser Stadt.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
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.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

schwebend
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
Die schwebende Struktur ist ein Ingenieurwunder.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

insinuieren
Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
Er insinuierte, dass sie über ihre Qualifikationen gelogen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

einsetzen
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
Der Vorstand entschied, sie als neue Direktorin zu installieren.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

Hybrid
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
Das Auto ist ein Hybrid, das sowohl mit Elektrizität als auch mit Kraftstoff fährt.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

mobilisieren
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Der Führer arbeitete hart daran, die Gemeinschaft für den Protest zu mobilisieren.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

Abgrenzung
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
Die Abgrenzung zwischen öffentlichem und privatem Land war deutlich markiert.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

würdevoll und majestätisch
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
Das würdige Herrenhaus stand am Ende des langen Auffahrtsweges.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

schnüren
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Sie schnürte ihre Lippen, bevor sie das Kind küsste.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

männlich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Er hat eine tiefe, männliche Stimme.