C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

Desinfektion

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

Regelmäßige Desinfektion hält Geräte keimfrei.

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

Kurator

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

Der Kurator organisierte eine neue Ausstellung antiker Artefakte.

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

hauptsächlich

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

Das Festival wird hauptsächlich von jungen Leuten gefeiert.

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

erweitert, verbessert, vergrößert

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

Die neue Software bot erweiterte Funktionen der erweiterten Realität.

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

tragisch

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

Der Flugzeugabsturz war ein tragischer Unfall.

B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen

C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

Hofnarr; Spaßmacher

Meaning

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

Example

The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.

Der Hofnarr unterhielt den König mit scharfsinnigen Bemerkungen und lustigen Tricks.

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

Ausschnitt

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

Das Kleid hat einen schönen V-förmigen Ausschnitt.

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

widersetzen

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

Die Demonstranten widersetzten sich weiterhin dem Regierungsbann auf öffentliche Versammlungen.

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

heiter

Meaning

cheerful and friendly in manner

Example

He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.

Er war während der Familienzusammenkunft in guter Stimmung.

C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Meaning

the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief

Example

According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.

Laut religiösen Texten verführt Satan die Menschen zur Sünde.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß

Meaning

happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature

Example

His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.

Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.

C1 adjective /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 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

verdienstvoll

Meaning

deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition

Example

His meritorious service to the community was recognized.

Sein verdienstvolles Engagement in der Gemeinschaft wurde anerkannt.

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

auffällig

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

Ihr rotes Kleid machte sie auf der Party auffällig.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

atheistisch

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.

Example

She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.

Sie wuchs in einem atheistischen Haushalt ohne religiöse Rituale auf.

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutal

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

Die Gefangenen wurden brutal von den Wächtern behandelt.

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt

Meaning

gray or white with age; very old and respected

Example

The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.

Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

Projektil

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

Der Soldat wich dem kommenden Projektil aus.

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Neurologie

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

Sie ist auf Neurologie spezialisiert und behandelt Patienten mit Hirnerkrankungen.

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

schattiger Gartenunterstand aus Bäumen oder Kletterpflanzen

Meaning

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

Example

They rested under the arbor covered with roses.

Sie ruhten unter dem Arbor, der mit Rosen bedeckt war.

C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt

Meaning

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

Example

The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.

Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.

A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

Kunde

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

Der Ladenbesitzer begrüßte den Kunden mit einem Lächeln.

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

Trick; Täuschung; List;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

Der Zauberer führte einen erstaunlichen Kartentrick vor, der alle täuschte.

C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

gemäß

Meaning

in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule

Example

The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.

Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

Der Kriminelle war unter dem Alias 'Schatten' bekannt.

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

aufmerksam

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf jedes Geräusch im dunklen Wald.

C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken

Meaning

to drink greedily or excessively

Example

He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.

Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

abschrecken, entmutigen

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

Hohe Geldstrafen sollen die Menschen davon abhalten, das Gesetz zu brechen.

B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

lügen

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

Er wurde dabei erwischt, wie er über seine Noten log.

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

Faden / gestrandet

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

Der Sturm strandete viele Touristen auf der Insel.

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

korrespondieren

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

Ich korrespondiere regelmäßig mit meinen alten Freunden.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

geboren

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Er wurde 1995 in Dhaka geboren.

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.

C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

umgangssprachlich

Meaning

Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.

Example

His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.

Seine umgangssprachlichen Ausdrücke machten die Rede zugänglicher.

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 /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

die Tierwelt einer bestimmten Region

Meaning

The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Example

The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.

Die Fauna der afrikanischen Savanne umfasst Löwen und Elefanten.

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

abschreckend oder herausfordernd

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

Die Aufgabe schien beängstigend, aber sie beendete sie erfolgreich.

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

trügerisch

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

Er war erfüllt von trügerischen Hoffnungen, über Nacht berühmt zu werden.

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

schwach; zerbrechlich

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach und müde.

C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

entfernt

Meaning

placed at a distance; made remote

Example

The system was remoted to a secure location.

Das System wurde an einen sicheren Ort entfernt.

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

aufgeblasen

Meaning

excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas

Example

The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.

Das Unternehmen sah sich wegen seiner aufgeblasenen Preise Kritik ausgesetzt.

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

schieben

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

Drücken Sie den Knopf, um die Glocke zu läuten.

C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

Example

Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.

Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

mildern

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Sie versuchte, ihre Kritik mit Freundlichkeit zu mäßigen.

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

Schnelligkeit

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

Der Soldat bewegte sich mit großer Schnelligkeit, um die Nachricht zu überbringen.

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.

C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde

Meaning

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

Example

He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.

Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

Flicken

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

Sie nähte einen Flicken über das Loch in ihrer Jeans.

B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

produktion

Meaning

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

Example

Climate change reduces agricultural output.

Der Klimawandel verringert die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.

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.

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

Handtuch

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

Sie wickelte sich nach der Dusche in ein weiches Handtuch.

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

vernachlässigen

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

Vernachlässige nicht deine Gesundheit, während du studierst.

C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.

Meaning

The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.

Example

The rifle was loaded through the breech.

Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.

C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

chimärisch, unrealistisch

Meaning

Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.

Example

His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.

Seine chimärischen Ideen verwirrten oft Realisten.

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

während

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

Ich schlief während des Films ein.

B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

erwürgen

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

Der Bösewicht versuchte, seinen Gegner in der dunklen Gasse zu erwürgen.

C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

sich unterwerfen

Meaning

To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.

Example

He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.

Er weigerte sich, sich den Forderungen der korrupten Beamten zu unterwerfen.

B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

Meaning

Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.

Example

Visiting the burial site made him emotional.

Der Besuch der Grabstätte machte ihn emotional.

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

Fortsetzung

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

Die Fortsetzung des Projekts hing von der Sicherstellung zusätzlicher Mittel ab.

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

dehnbar

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

Die Zugfestigkeit des Materials ist entscheidend für das Bauprojekt.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

Meaning

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.

Der Charakter im Roman wurde als völlig amoral dargestellt.

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

teppich

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

Der persische Teppich im Wohnzimmer war ein Familienerbstück.

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

erhobenes Lied/Lob

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

Die Darbietung des Sängers war eine Rhapsodie der Emotionen.

B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf

Meaning

A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.

Example

The struggle for independence united the nation.

Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.

C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

Endivie

Meaning

A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.

Example

She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.

Sie fügte frische Endivie zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen leicht bitteren Geschmack zu verleihen.

C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund

Meaning

round or plump in shape; full in sound

Example

The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.

Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.

C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen

Meaning

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

Example

The report glossed over the company's financial problems.

Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.

A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

wild; ungezähmt

Meaning

living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled

Example

We saw wild animals in the forest.

Wir sahen wilde Tiere im Wald.

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

hassen

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

Ich hasse es, in langen Schlangen zu warten.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt

Meaning

Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

Example

The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.

Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

vor

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

Ich habe sie vor zwei Jahren getroffen.

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

Seraph

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

Das Buntglasfenster zeigte einen Seraph mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln.

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

kleines Boot

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

Der Fischer paddelte mit seinem kleinen Boot über den See.

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

Verehrung

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

Viele Kulturen zeigen Verehrung für ihre Vorfahren.

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.

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.

C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

duftend; aromatisch

Meaning

having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic

Example

The garden was filled with odorous flowers.

Der Garten war voller duftender Blumen.

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

lebenskräftiges rot

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

Der Himmel wurde beim Sonnenuntergang lebendig rot.

C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

Königtum

Meaning

The position, dignity, or authority of a king.

Example

The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.

Die Berater des Königs erinnerten ihn oft an die Verantwortlichkeiten des Königtums.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff

Meaning

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

Example

The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.

Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Papa

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

Papa holt mich heute von der Schule ab.

C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

abnehmen

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

Der Sturm begann nach Mitternacht abzuabnehmen.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole

Meaning

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.

Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.

B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

Amateur

Meaning

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.

Example

The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.

Das Gemälde sah beeindruckend aus, obwohl es von einem Amateur gemacht wurde.

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

Quarterback

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

Der Quarterback warf einen perfekten Pass.

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

Banalität

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

Die Rede wurde für ihre Banalität und den Mangel an Originalität kritisiert.

C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss

Meaning

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

Example

The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.

Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.

C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe

Meaning

A color or shade.

Example

The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.

Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück

Meaning

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

Example

She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

verurteilen

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

Viele Aktivisten verurteilen die Zerstörung des Regenwaldes.

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

junger Mensch; ein Kind oder Jugendlicher; jemand, der in Erfahrung jung ist

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

Der junge zeigte großes Talent im Sport.

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

Wiederaufnahme

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

Die Wiederaufnahme der Klassen wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.

A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

mischen

Meaning

To combine different substances or elements together.

Example

She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.

Sie mag es, verschiedene Farben zu mischen, um neue Farbtöne zu kreieren.

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

Weisheit

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Ihre Weisheit bei der Lösung von Problemen verschaffte ihr den Respekt ihrer Kollegen.

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

üppig

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

Der üppige Wald war voller Leben.

B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

Absolvent

Meaning

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

Example

She will graduate from university next year.

Sie wird nächstes Jahr von der Universität abschließen.

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

elektrischer Reiskocher

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

Der Reiskocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn der Reis perfekt gekocht ist.

C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

Geschicklichkeit

Meaning

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

Example

Her deftness with words impressed the audience.

Ihre Geschicklichkeit mit Worten beeindruckte das Publikum.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.