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C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

mit einem Niet fixieren / Aufmerksamkeit fesseln
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
Der Handwerker hat die Metallplatten zusammen gerivettiert.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforeszenz
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Die Tiefseetiere zeigten eine wunderschöne Fosforeszenz.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

Übertragung
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
Die Übertragung von Wissen ist in der Bildung entscheidend.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apostat
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen des Glaubens seiner Gemeinde als Apostat bezeichnet.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über Menschenrechte.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

Ethnologie
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Sie spezialisierte sich auf Ethnologie, um die kulturelle Vielfalt besser zu verstehen.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

erstechen
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Er wurde während des Streits in den Rücken gestochen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

Widerspenstigkeit, Sturheit
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Seine Widerspenstigkeit führte zu seiner Suspendierung vom Rat.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

joggen
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Sie joggt jeden Morgen im Park.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

peinlich
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Seine peinlichen Fragen brachten alle dazu, sich unbehaglich in ihren Sitzen zu rühren.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

wiederbeleben
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten nach dem Herzinfarkt wiederzubeleben.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

tausendfüßler
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Ich fand einen Tausendfüßler, der unter dem Stein kroch.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

Knicks
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Sie machte einen schnellen Knicks, bevor sie die Bühne verließ.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

falle
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
Der Jäger stellte eine Falle auf, um Kaninchen zu fangen.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

klug
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Eine kluge Entscheidung kann zukünftige Probleme verhindern.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

heutzutage
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
Heutzutage bevorzugen viele Menschen, online einzukaufen.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

Glück
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

tiefe Farbe
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
Der Künstler benutzte tiefe Farben, um einen dramatischen Effekt zu erzeugen.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

überschwänglich
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Die Kinder waren überschwänglich, nachdem sie das Spiel gewonnen hatten.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

Sitzung
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
Die Sitzung fand am 25. Februar statt.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

überrascht
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Ich war überrascht, meinen alten Freund auf dem Markt zu sehen.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

aus
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Er schaltete das Licht aus, bevor er den Raum verließ.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviszerieren, zerstören
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
die Kritiker haben den Film wegen seiner schwachen Handlung zerstört.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Pullover
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Sie trug einen roten Pullover, um sich bei kaltem Wetter warm zu halten.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

Polizist
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
Der Polizist leitete den Verkehr an der Kreuzung.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

leidenschaftlich; intensiv enthusiastisch; brennend vor Emotionen
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Sie hielt eine fervide Rede über den Umweltschutz.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Kram
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Sie packte all ihren Kram in den Koffer.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

Oktogenarier
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
Der Oktogenarier joggt immer noch jeden Morgen, um gesund zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

Huldigung; Respekt; Ehrung
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Die Gedenkveranstaltung war eine ergreifende Huldigung an die tapferen Soldaten, die ihr Leben opferten.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

digitale Werkzeuge
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Schulen integrieren digitale Werkzeuge, um das Lernen zu verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

weise / art
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Er sprach in einer höflichen Art.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

analog
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
Das menschliche Gehirn ist analog zu einem Supercomputer.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

unerreichbar
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Für viele bleibt es ein unerreichbarer Traum, Profi-Sportler zu werden.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

unverschämt
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Er erzählte eine unverschämte Lüge vor allen.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Du solltest dich um dich selbst kümmern.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

Junior; Anfänger; untergeordnet
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
Der Junior-Mitarbeiter war eifrig, von den Senior-Kollegen zu lernen.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

perfektes glück; große freude
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Sie fühlte reines Glück, während sie den schönen Sonnenuntergang betrachtete.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

dumm; töricht; unklug
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Seine dummen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden verlegen gemacht.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

Hiatus
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
Die Show kehrte nach einer langen Pause zurück.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
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 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

schmoren
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Das Feuer schmorte stundenlang, bevor es erlosch.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

Triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Caesar war ein Triumvir im ersten römischen Triumvirat.
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
Der Film wurde für seine Wahrscheinlichkeit in Bezug auf echte Ereignisse gelobt.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

erhöhen / anheben
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Sie hob ihre Hand, um eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonom
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Autonome Systeme gewährleisten eine höhere Präzision.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

frech
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Das Kind gab eine freche Antwort an seinen Lehrer.
B2 noun θrets

threats

Drohungen
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Drohungen gegen die Ernährungssicherheit nehmen weltweit zu.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

Untertauchen
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Das Untertauchen von Küstengebieten ist eine große Sorge aufgrund des Anstiegs des Meeresspiegels.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

benachteiligte Gruppen
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Benachteiligte Gruppen profitieren von sozialen Initiativen.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

Biografie
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Ich lese eine faszinierende Biografie von Albert Einstein.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

sie
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Sie gehen in den Park.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Edukt
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
Sauerstoff ist ein Edukt im Verbrennungsprozess.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

Biologie
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
Biologie erklärt, wie Pflanzen und Tiere funktionieren.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

Tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
Es ist eine Familientradition, sich jeden Sonntagabend zum Abendessen zu versammeln.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

unbeherrscht
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
Die unbeherrschte Wut der Menge verursachte Chaos.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

Aerostat
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
Das Militär benutzte ein Aerostat zur Überwachung der Grenze.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

Konzeption; Idee; Befruchtung
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
Die Konzeption dieses innovativen Projekts dauerte mehrere Monate intensiven Brainstormings.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

Auge; Sicht
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Ihre Augen funkelten vor Freude.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

Epistemologe
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
Der Epistemologe debattierte darüber, wie Menschen wirklich etwas mit Sicherheit wissen können.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

unverletzlich
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Menschenrechte gelten in modernen Demokratien als unverletzlich.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

entmagnetisieren
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
Der Techniker hat das alte Kassettenband entmagnetisiert.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

Zirkelschluss
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Zirkelschlüssen.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

einen geliebten Menschen verlieren
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Sie hat ihren Mann letztes Jahr verloren.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

kosmopolitisch
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
Er hat eine kosmopolitische Perspektive aufgrund seiner ausgedehnten Reisen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitarier
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Die unitarische Kirche ist bekannt für ihren inklusiven und offenen Ansatz.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

füttern
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Sie füttert jeden Morgen die Vögel.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

selbst
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
Die Katze putzte sich selbst nach dem Essen.
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

aufdecken
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
Die Untersuchung hat neue Beweise aufgedeckt.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Die Chancen, im Lotto zu gewinnen, sind sehr gering.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

zitieren
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
Der Anwalt zitiert relevante Rechtsprechung.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

befreien
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Ich muss das Haus von all dem Chaos befreien.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

widersprechen
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Sie stimmte zu zu helfen, ohne Einwände zu erheben.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
Die Hochzeit war voller Fröhlichkeit und Lachen.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

Vielseitigkeit
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Seine Vielseitigkeit machte ihn in verschiedenen Bereichen erfolgreich.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

Flüchtiger
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
Die Polizei startete eine Großfahndung, um den Flüchtigen zu fassen, der aus dem Gefängnis entkommen war.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

Christen
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Christin, die jeden Sonntag in die Kirche geht.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

Stuhl
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Bitte setz dich auf den Stuhl.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

unerwünscht; nicht gewollt; unwillkommen
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Die unerwünschte Nachricht ruinierte ihre Urlaubspläne.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

besitzen
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus in der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

reizbar; schnell wütend
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Sie wurde schnell gereizt, als der Verkehr sie zu spät zur Besprechung brachte.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

entkommen
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
Der Dieb konnte der Polizei entkommen.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

Rezept
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
Der Arzt gab ihr ein Rezept für Antibiotika.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

Thymian
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Sie streute Thymian über das geröstete Hähnchen.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

göttlichkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
Der Priester sprach über die Göttlichkeit der Seele.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.