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A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

reiten/fahren
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
Sie fährt gerne mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

ungeeignet; unangemessen
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Dieses formelle Kleid ist ungeeignet für eine lockere Strandparty.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

gutgläubig
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Ihr gutgläubiges Lächeln zeigte ihre wahre Freundlichkeit.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ehrgeizig
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Sie ist ehrgeizig und arbeitet hart, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

urzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
Die Entdecker wagten sich in den urzeitlichen Wald, der von Menschen unberührt war.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Sie entschieden sich, den Vermittler zu streichen und direkt an die Kunden zu verkaufen.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

zuverlässig
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Er ist ein vertrauenswürdiger Freund, der immer sein Wort hält.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

Verfolgung, Streben
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Er widmete sein Leben dem Streben nach Glück.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

Laie; jemand ohne Fachwissen
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
Der Arzt erklärte das Verfahren in einfachen Worten.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

Bild
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Es gibt ein schönes Bild an der Wand.
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

elitistisch
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine elitistische Einstellung machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

Wiege
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in der Wiege.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Koriander
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Frische Korianderblätter werden über das Curry gestreut.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

umkreisen
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
Die Demonstranten umkreisten das Gebäude in einer menschlichen Kette.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

verlassen
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
Die alte Fabrik stand jahrzehntelang verlassen.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

falsch
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
Die Informationen, die du gegeben hast, waren falsch.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

Material; Stoff; Substanz
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
Das Gebäude wurde mit den besten verfügbaren Materialien gebaut.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

assoziiert
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Sie ist eng mit Umweltbewegungen assoziiert.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

elend; unglücklich; leidensverursachend
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Er fühlte sich elend, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inaktiv; schlafend; vorübergehend suspendiert; momentan nicht aktiv
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
Der Vulkan war über ein Jahrhundert lang inaktiv.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

Verschwendung
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
Das Unternehmen hat die Lebensmittelverschwendung durch die Implementierung einer besseren Bestandsverwaltung reduziert.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

Verwegenheit
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Er hatte die Verwegenheit, das Argument des Professors herauszufordern.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

Jahrhundert; Jahrhundert
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
Das alte Schloss steht seit mehr als fünf Jahrhunderten.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instabil; unzuverlässig; funktioniert nicht richtig
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
Der alte Stuhl war instabil und wackelte jedes Mal, wenn sich jemand darauf setzte.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

fehler
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
Der Diamant hatte einen kleinen Fehler, der kaum sichtbar war.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

Opiumhaltiges Arzneimittel
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Früher verschrieben Ärzte Paregoric zur Behandlung von Durchfall bei Kindern.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
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 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

in letzter Zeit; neulich;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
Ich habe ihn in letzter Zeit nicht gesehen, aber ich habe gehört, dass er einen neuen Job hat.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

geizen
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Spare nicht an der Qualität, wenn du einen neuen Laptop kaufst.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

Work-Life-Balance
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Ein Work-Life-Balance zu erreichen reduziert Stress und verbessert die Produktivität.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

ein dreidimensionales Kunstwerk, das normalerweise aus Stein, Metall oder Holz besteht
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Die Freiheitsstatue ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen in New York.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

Tutorschaft
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
Er blühte unter der Tutorschaft seines Mentors auf.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

Scheune
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Die Bauern lagerten ihre Ernte in der Scheune des Dorfes.
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.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

Standort
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Dieses Café hat einen schönen Standort am See.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

Zivilist
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
Das Gebiet wurde evakuiert, um die Zivilisten zu schützen.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

haus
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Sie kehrte nach einer langen Reise endlich nach Hause zurück.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

Teenager
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Teenager verbringen oft gerne Zeit mit Freunden.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

Diskussion
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
Das Projekt braucht mehr Diskussion, bevor es weitergeht.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

abgrenzen
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
Der Vertrag wurde unterzeichnet, um die Grenzen der beiden Länder festzulegen.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Abenteuer
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Abenteuermenschen lieben Abenteuerreisen.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

verführen
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Die Werbung wurde entworfen, um Kunden zu verführen, Luxusprodukte zu kaufen.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

heiter
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Sie erinnert sich oft an die heiteren Tage ihrer Kindheit.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
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.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Plötzlicher Verlust des Bewusstseins oder der Kontrolle aufgrund eines Schlaganfalls oder extremen Zorns
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
Der alte Mann hatte fast einen Schlaganfall, als er die schockierende Nachricht hörte.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

Etikett
Meaning
a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it
Example
Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.
Bitte lesen Sie das Etikett sorgfältig, bevor Sie Medikamente einnehmen.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

heilend
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine heilende Behandlung für die Krankheit.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globos
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
Der Kaktus hat große, globöse Früchte.
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.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

Profi
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Er spielt Tennis wie ein Profi.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

Albernheit
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Er benahm sich wie ein Buffoon auf der Party und brachte alle zum Lachen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravitation
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
Die Gravitation zieht Objekte zur Oberfläche der Erde.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

flink
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
Die flinke Großmutter überraschte alle mit ihren schnellen Tanzschritten.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

Intonation
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Seine Intonation hielt das Publikum gebannt.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

Landsmann
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Er war stolz, einen Landsmann auf der internationalen Konferenz zu treffen.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

Urteil, Urteilskraft, Entscheidung
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
Das Urteil des Richters war gerecht und fair.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Sekretär
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Der Sekretär hat das Treffen für morgen geplant.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoistisch
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Er war zu egoistisch, um sein Essen mit anderen zu teilen.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

markant
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
Das Restaurant ist bekannt für seine markanten Geschmacksrichtungen.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

die obere Schicht eines Waldes, die durch die Baumkronen gebildet wird; oberste Abdeckung
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
Das Regenwalddach bietet vielen Vögeln und Insekten Unterschlupf.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

katalysieren
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
Das neue Gesetz katalysierte Reformen im gesamten Sektor.
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

schüchtern; scheu
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
Der schüchterne Student sprach selten bei den Klassendiskussionen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

Rechnung
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
Das Unternehmen schickte eine Rechnung für die letzte Woche gelieferten Bürobedarf.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

ätzend, scharf
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Ihre ätzenden Bemerkungen verletzten seine Gefühle.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

Gletscher
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
Der Gletscher schmilzt langsam aufgrund des Klimawandels.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

Flottille
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Eine Flottille von Fischkuttern verließ den Hafen bei Sonnenaufgang.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

öffentlich; auf offene Weise;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Das Unternehmen kündigte seine neue Politik öffentlich an.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

Delle
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
Der Unfall hinterließ eine Delle in der Autotür.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

ausführlich sprechen oder schreiben
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
Der Professor expatierte über die Bedeutung des kritischen Denkens.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

Zivilisationen
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Alte Zivilisationen entwickelten komplexe Regierungssysteme.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

Bier
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Er bestellte ein Glas kaltes Bier an der Bar.
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

verbessern
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
Übung hilft, Ihre Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

luxuriös
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
Der Künstler malte eine luxuriöse Figur, die auf dem Sofa lag.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

Koexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
Die friedliche Koexistenz verschiedener Kulturen macht diese Stadt einzigartig.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

Vergünstigung
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
Der Firmenwagen war eine der Vergünstigungen seiner Führungsposition.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.
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 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
Die Infanterie marschierte zu Fuß über das Schlachtfeld.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

oberflächlich
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Er nickte oberflächlich und ging weiter.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.