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C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

besänftigen / zufriedenstellen
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
Der Manager versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu besänftigen.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

ehrlich
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Sie sprach ehrlich über ihre Fehler.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

mit Flügeln fliegen
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
Der Vogel fliegt seinen Weg über den Himmel.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reserviert; introvertiert
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Sie ist ziemlich reserviert und spricht nicht viel in Besprechungen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

polarstern
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
Seefahrer benutzten den Polarstern, um über den Ozean zu navigieren.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

einfach, ungeschmückt
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
Der Raum war einfach, mit nur einem Tisch und einem Stuhl.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

gestreift
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Die Muskelfasern erschienen unter dem Mikroskop gestreift.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

immoderat
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Er hat eine immoderate Liebe zu Süßigkeiten.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

einflussreich
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
Der einflussreiche Redner fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

verteidigen
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
Der Anwalt hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Klienten zu verteidigen.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

gnadenlos; grausam;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte kein Mitgefühl.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

Völler
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Er war als Völler bekannt, der drei große Pizzen auf einmal essen konnte.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

betreten
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Bitte klopfen Sie, bevor Sie den Raum betreten.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

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

polytechnic

Polytechnikum
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
Sie studierte Ingenieurwesen an einem bekannten Polytechnikum in ihrer Stadt.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

Erbstück
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
Der Ring ist ein Erbstück der Familie, das von ihrer Großmutter überliefert wurde.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

erdgebunden
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Menschen sind erdgebundene Wesen, die auf dem Land leben.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

ruhig und friedlich
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Der See hatte eine serene und friedliche Atmosphäre.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

kommerziell
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Kommerzielle Zentren ziehen Investitionen an.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

dement / irrational
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Er sah dement aus, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

Unterdrückung; Misshandlung; Tyrannei;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
Die Menschen kämpften gegen politische Unterdrückung.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

faszinierend
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
Die Dokumentation über das Meeresleben war faszinierend.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

plötzlicher Ausbruch von Wut oder Emotion
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Sie hatte während des Treffens einen wütenden Ausbruch.
A1 verb /biː/

be

sein
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Sie möchte Ärztin werden.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

Pflege
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
Gute Erziehung umfasst sowohl Natur als auch Pflege.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

eigensinnig
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf jemanden zu hören.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein bilaterales Handelsabkommen.
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

auspacken
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
Sie packte das Geschenk vorsichtig aus.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

neugierig
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
Die neugierigen Entdecker stellten Fragen über die Antarktis.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

waschen
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Sie wusch ihr Gesicht mit kaltem Wasser.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

deshalb
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Es regnete, deshalb blieben wir drinnen.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

boden lockern
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Der Bauer eskariert den Boden vor dem Pflanzen von Samen.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

Attribut
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Ein wichtiges Attribut von Holz ist seine Flexibilität.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

heilbar
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass die Krankheit heilbar war.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Sie bestellte einen Cocktail an der Bar.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

hinzufügen
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Sie entschied sich, eine Notiz am Ende des Berichts hinzuzufügen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Unerschrocken; mutig; unbeugsam;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
Trotz der Rückschläge blieb sie unbeugsam in der Verfolgung ihrer Ziele.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

Oszillation
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
Die Oszillation des Pendels steuert die Uhr.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

klassifiziert; geheim
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
Der Bericht enthält klassifizierte Informationen.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

Vormund; Wächter
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Nachdem ihre Eltern gestorben waren, wurde ihr Onkel ihr gesetzlicher Vormund und kümmerte sich um sie.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

Bevölkerung
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
Das neue Gesetz wurde von der lokalen Bevölkerung begrüßt.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

Sofa
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
Die Familie setzte sich auf das Sofa, um fernzusehen.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

schockierend und sensationell auf lebendige Weise
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen schockierenden Bericht über das Verbrechen.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

verehren
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Fans verehren oft Prominente für ihr Talent und ihren Lebensstil.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

voreingenommen
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
Der Richter wurde beschuldigt, voreingenommen gegen den Angeklagten zu sein.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

einmischen
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
Er fühlte sich peinlich berührt, in ihr privates Gespräch einzutreten.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Wiederauflebende Spannungen bedrohten den fragilen Waffenstillstand.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

unvollständig
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Die Details des Projekts waren noch unvollständig.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

laut schreien
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
Das Baby schrie die ganze Nacht und hielt alle wach.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

großzügig
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Sie spendete großzügig Geld, um den Armen zu helfen.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heuristisch
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Lehrer verwenden heuristische Techniken, um selbstständiges Lernen zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

Volksmärchen
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
Deutsche Volksmärchen sind reich an Mythen und Legenden.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

Körperbau
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Er hat durch jahrelanges Training eine athletische Figur.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

Zeitgeist
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Der Roman fängt perfekt den Zeitgeist der 1960er Jahre ein.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Seine Rede hat die Menge zu Gewalt angestachelt.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

wässrig
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
Die Lösung war in einer aquösen Form.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

Saum von Stoff
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Sie säumte das Kleid, um es kürzer zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Atmung
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
Die Atmung ist für alle lebenden Wesen wesentlich.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

Polyglott
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Sie ist ein Polyglott, fließend in Englisch, Spanisch und Bengalisch.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

betrügerisch
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er betrügerische Versicherungsansprüche eingereicht hatte.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
Der Ofen in der Fabrik schmolz das Metall schnell.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

vorübergehend verlieren
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich muss meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus verloren haben.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

Fotograf
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
Der Fotograf hat die Schönheit der Natur eingefangen.
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

organisieren
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
Sie organisierte eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

beitragen
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Jeder trug mit Geld bei, um ein Abschiedsgeschenk für den Lehrer zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

mit dem Ohr verbunden
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
Der Arzt benutzte ein aurikuläres Thermometer, um die Temperatur des Patienten zu überprüfen.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

Holzhammer
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Gummihammer, um das Holz nicht zu beschädigen.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

Kontrolle
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Angemessene Kontrollmaßnahmen sind erforderlich.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

Mantel
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
Der Spion verbarg seine Identität mit einem falschen Namen.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

Kontakt
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Du solltest deinen Arzt kontaktieren, wenn die Symptome weiterhin bestehen.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

durchdringen
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
Die Kugel durchdrang die Wand.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

verteilen
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Die Maschine dispensiert sauberes Trinkwasser.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

Glück
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

vorstellen
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
Kannst du dir vorstellen, in einem anderen Land zu leben?
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

Bedrohung
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Der rücksichtlose Fahrer war eine Bedrohung für alle auf der Straße.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

geist; seele; begeisterung; mut
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
Das Team zeigte großen Geist trotz der Niederlage.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

Erzdiakon
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
Der Erzdiakon half dem Bischof bei administrativen Aufgaben.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

Kurzsichtigkeit; engstirnige Sichtweise
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Seine kurzsichtige Entscheidung, die Schule früh zu verlassen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriereperspektiven.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.