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C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

Nagetier
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Der Bauer stellte Fallen auf, um die Nagetiere in seiner Scheune zu fangen.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

Ränge
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Er stieg schnell in den Rängen der Armee auf.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

Glück
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

erhöhen, anheben, auf ein höheres oder beeindruckenderes Niveau anheben
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Gute Führung kann die Teamleistung erhöhen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

Probiotika
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Probiotika verbessern die Verdauung und fördern die Darmgesundheit.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotisch
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
Die Musik hatte einen hypnotischen Effekt auf das Publikum.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

widerwillig
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte widerwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

behaltend
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Schüler mit einem behaltenden Gedächtnis sind in der Schule erfolgreich.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

Lob
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Sie erhielt Lob für ihre ausgezeichnete Leistung.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

lebenslang
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Sie blieben lebenslange Freunde.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

Reisender
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
Der Reisende machte sich früh am Morgen auf, um neue Länder zu erkunden.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

Urteil
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
Das Urteil des Gerichts begünstigte den Angeklagten.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralisch
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, den Flüchtlingen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestieren
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Symptome des De-Quervain-Syndroms können nach längerer Handynutzung manifest werden.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

Verleumdung
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
Der Politiker verklagte die Zeitung wegen der Verbreitung von Verleumdungen über sein Privatleben.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

übermäßige Belastung
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
Übermäßiger Druck auf die Finger kann muskuloskelettale Probleme verursachen.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

erhaben, großartig, majestätisch
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
Die erhabene Schönheit der Berglandschaft hat mir den Atem geraubt.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
A1 noun /help/

Help

Hilfe; Unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Der Freiwillige bot seine Hilfe an, um die Einkäufe der älteren Frau zu ihrem Auto zu bringen.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

getrennt; weit voneinander entfernt; in Stücke
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Die beiden Gebäude sind weit voneinander entfernt.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

Involution
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
Die Geschichte war voller Involution, was es schwierig machte, ihr zu folgen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

Preis
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

braten
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Sie brät Eier zum Frühstück jeden Morgen.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

Akustik
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Die ausgezeichnete Akustik des Saals ließ das Orchester reich und klar klingen.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

was
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Wie heißt du?
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Ein gutes Buch zu lesen ist eine angenehme Tätigkeit.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

spitzentechnologie, innovativ, hochmodern
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Dieses Unternehmen entwickelt Spitzentechnologie.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptisch
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
Lernen stärkt die synaptischen Verbindungen im Gehirn.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

käfig
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Der Papagei lebt in einem großen Käfig.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

gewöhnen
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Soldaten gewöhnten sich schnell an die harten Bedingungen.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

unrentabel
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
Das unrentable Geschäft wurde nach drei Jahren gezwungen, zu schließen.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Dolmetscher; Übersetzer;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
Die internationale Konferenz engagierte professionelle Dolmetscher, um Reden in Echtzeit zu übersetzen.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

Realität
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
Die Realität der Situation war offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

wütend; geistig krank; verrückt
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Er war wütend auf seinen Freund, weil er zu spät war.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

bestreichen
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Die Kinder bestreichen die Wände mit Farbe.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

milch
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Kinder müssen Milch trinken, um starke Knochen zu haben.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Die Meinungen differieren zu diesem Thema.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

brennen
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
Die Kerze wird für mehrere Stunden brennen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

austauschbar
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Diese Maschinenteile sind austauschbar, so dass sie einfach ersetzt werden können.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

macerieren
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Der Koch macerierte das Obst in Wein, bevor er es servierte.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

verlockend
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Der Schokoladenkuchen sah sehr verlockend im Fenster der Bäckerei aus.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

Wo
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
Wo hast du meine Schlüssel hingelegt?
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

Begleitung
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
Das Gericht wurde mit einer scharfen Sauce als Beilage serviert.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

Schlangenkopffisch
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Der Schlangenkopffisch ist in Südasien ein beliebter Fisch für die Aquakultur.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

das vollkommenste oder typischste Beispiel einer Qualität oder Klasse
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
Das Werk des Künstlers ist das quintessential Beispiel des Modernismus.
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

totaler Misserfolg
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
Das Event verwandelte sich aufgrund schlechter Planung in einen totalen Misserfolg.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Vierbeiner
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
Die meisten Säugetiere sind Vierbeiner, die zum Laufen und zur Stabilität geeignet sind.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

bewundernswert
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Ihr Engagement, anderen zu helfen, ist wirklich bewundernswert.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

Zentrifuge
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
Der Laborant benutzte eine Zentrifuge, um die Blutzellen vom Plasma zu trennen.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

beschleunigen
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
Sein Puls begann schneller zu werden, als er sich der Ziellinie näherte.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

Landschaft
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend mit ihren schneebedeckten Gipfeln und grünen Tälern.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

Anpassungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich verändernde Umgebungen ist im Geschäftsleben entscheidend.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

Gegenklage
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
Der Anwalt hat eine Gegenklage gegen den Ankläger eingereicht.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

Homophon
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Die Wörter 'pair' und 'pear' sind Homophone.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

Fantasie
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Sie hat eine lebendige Fantasie über das Reisen ins All.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

hefe
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Ein wenig Hefe wird den Teig des Brotes aufgehen lassen.
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

Verkäufer
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst und Gemüse.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

Erwachsene Person; Erwachsener
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Nur Erwachsene dürfen dieses Gebiet betreten.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Sie konsultierte einen Rechtsanwalt, bevor sie den Vertrag unterzeichnete.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

dick; kräftig;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
Das Buch hat dicke Seiten und ein schweres Cover.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

Karte
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Er studierte die Karte, bevor er seine Reise begann.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

müde; erschöpft
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Sie fühlte sich erschöpft, nachdem sie zwölf Stunden am Stück gearbeitet hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

rechtswidriges Verhalten
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen unzulässiger Einmischung in Verträge für schuldig befunden.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

vorhersagen
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
Der alte Mann behauptete, er könne die Zukunft vorhersagen.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

Essgewohnheiten
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Die Entwicklung guter Essgewohnheiten führt zu besserer Gesundheit.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

Person
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Sie ist eine nette Person, die immer anderen hilft.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Der Roman beschrieb das ungezähmte Leben eines Libertins im Frankreich des 18. Jahrhunderts.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

zielorientiert
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Zielorientiert zu sein ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

Vermögensaufteilung
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Eine korrekte Vermögensaufteilung ist der Schlüssel zum finanziellen Wachstum.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

Testament / Beweis
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Sein Erfolg ist ein Testament seiner harten Arbeit und Hingabe.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

tatsächlich
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
Die tatsächlichen Kosten waren höher als erwartet.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

Gleitfähigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
Die Gleitfähigkeit der Oberfläche machte das Gehen schwierig.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

belebend
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
Die Begeisterung des Lehrers half, den langweiligen Vortrag zu beleben.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

tiefe Trauer; Kummer
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Die Familie war überwältigt von Trauer, nachdem sie ihr geliebtes Haustier verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

grazlos
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Sein grazloses Verhalten brachte alle auf der Party in Verlegenheit.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

erbärmlich
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
Die Zeitung deckte die erbärmliche Vergangenheit des Politikers auf.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.
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.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

Generationen
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
Der Stammbaum erstreckt sich über mehrere Generationen.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

hausaufgabe
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Ich muss meine Mathe-Hausaufgabe vor dem Abendessen beenden.