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C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

bescheidenheit; demut
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
Trotz seines Erfolgs zeigte er große Bescheidenheit.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

Subtext
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Der Subtext seiner Rede deutete auf Uneinigkeit hin.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

nullifizieren
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
Das Gericht entschied, den Vertrag zu nullifizieren.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

abgrenzen
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Das Land wurde mit Zäunen abgegrenzt, um Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

streng, schlicht
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Der Mönch lebte ein strenges Leben in den Bergen.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

strategische Veränderung, Drehpunkt, Prozessänderung
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Geschäftsstrategie zu pivotieren.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Tyrannei
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
Das Volk erhob sich gegen die Tyrannei ihres Herrschers.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

klar und leicht verständlich
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Seine Erklärung war so klar, dass jeder sie verstanden hat.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porzellan
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
Das Museum zeigte antike Porzellanvasen aus China.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodisch
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Ihre melodische Stimme fesselte das gesamte Publikum.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

gebirgig
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
Die gebirgige Region war schwer zu bereisen.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

verstoßen
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Er verstieß gegen die Sicherheitsvorschriften und wurde bestraft.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

bösartig
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
Der bösartige Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte die Kinder.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

Welle
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Es gab eine Welle von Diebstählen in der Stadt.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

rechtfertigen
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
Die neuen Beweise halfen, den zu Unrecht beschuldigten Mann zu rechtfertigen.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

Verehrung / tiefe Liebe
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Die Fans zeigten ihre Verehrung für den Sänger.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

wiedergutmachen
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Das Unternehmen versprach, die Beschwerden seiner Kunden zu beheben.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mittelmäßig
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber insgesamt mittelmäßig.
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 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

verbreiten
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Soziale Medien helfen dabei, Informationen schnell zu verbreiten.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

Futter, nach Nahrung suchen
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Tiere suchen im Winter nach Nahrung.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

Hinterländer
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Die Entdecker reisten tief in die Hinterländer des Landes.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalität
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
Verschmutzung ist eine negative Externalität der Industrialisierung.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogen
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Einige Bakterien sind harmlos, während andere hochgradig pathogen sind.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

kontaminiert; befleckt
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
Die Wasserversorgung wurde mit schädlichen Chemikalien kontaminiert.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

Katapult
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Die Erfindung katapultierte ihn zu internationalem Ruhm.
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

reaktiv; chemisch aktiv
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
Das Unternehmen nahm eine reaktive Haltung gegenüber Kundenbeschwerden ein.
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

Zählung; Aufzeichnung; Punktzahl
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
Führe eine Zählung darüber, wie viele Bücher du diesen Monat liest.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedieren
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Die Krankenschwester sedierte den Patienten vor der Operation.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

verboten teuer
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
Die Kosten für das Medikament sind für viele Familien unerschwinglich.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

Ratifizierung
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Der Vertrag erfordert die Ratifikation durch die Parlamente beider Länder.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

eindeutig
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Sie gab eine eindeutige Antwort auf die Frage.
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 /kuː/

coup

Staatsstreich
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Das Militär führte einen Staatsstreich durch, um das bestehende Regime zu stürzen.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiskuitiv
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Der Roman beschreibt eine Figur mit einem promiskuitiven Lebensstil.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

schulisch
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
Die Schule organisiert jedes Jahr schulische Wettbewerbe.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

Ahnenreihe
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Der Hund hat eine Ahnenreihe, die mehrere Generationen zurückverfolgt werden kann.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

Unglaube
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Sein Unglaube an das Übernatürliche machte ihn zu einem Skeptiker.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

unterliegen
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Starke kulturelle Traditionen liegen den Praktiken der Gemeinschaft zugrunde.
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

egalitär
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
Das neue Gesetz fördert eine egalitäre Gesellschaft.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

Seriosität
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Die Zeremonie wurde mit großer Seriosität durchgeführt.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

langsam und stetig arbeiten
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Er arbeitete langsam an seiner Hausaufgabe, obwohl er müde war.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

zurückerobern
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
Die Armee hat es geschafft, das verlorene Gebiet zurückzuerobern.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

unerträglich
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
Der Lärm von der Baustelle war unerträglich.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

Ausatmung
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Langsame Ausatmung beruhigt das Nervensystem.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typografisch
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Es gab einen typografischen Fehler im Buch.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

Mündung
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
Die Stadt liegt in der Nähe der Mündung des Flusses.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

düster; deprimierend; traurig
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Das Wetter war düster mit starkem Regen und dunklen Wolken.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Eden
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
Der Garten war wie das Eden, erfüllt mit schönen Blumen und einer friedlichen Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.
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 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

spielerisch
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer spielerisch mit bunten Ballons.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

Pathologie
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Fortschritte in der Pathologie halfen den Ärzten, die seltene Infektion schnell zu identifizieren.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

schamlos
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Der schamlose Politiker weigerte sich, sich fur seine Fehler zu entschuldigen.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

schnelle Zunahme; ein Anstieg.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
Die Eskalation der Produktionskosten beeinflusst die Rentabilität.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

Dyslexie
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
Der Lehrer verwendete spezielle Methoden, um dem Schüler mit Dyslexie zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

Disparität
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Die Disparität zwischen den Ländern muss reduziert werden.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

grundlos; unbegründet; ohne Grundlage
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Die Anschuldigungen gegen ihn waren völlig grundlos.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

Divergenz
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
Die Divergenz in ihren Meinungen führte zu einer hitzigen Debatte.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

Militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Die militante Gruppe forderte sofortige politische Reformen.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Scharmützel
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Die Soldaten gerieten in ein Scharmützel nahe der Grenze.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

elend; beklagenswert; von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in elenden Bedingungen.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

freundlich
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
Die Scheidung wurde zwischen den beiden Parteien freundlich geregelt.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

enthaupten
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
Der historische Bericht beschreibt, wie der Verräter zur Strafe enthauptet wurde.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

überflüssig
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Der Bericht enthielt überflüssige Informationen.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt reichte dem Gericht ein Dossier mit Beweismaterial vor.
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

gutartig, harmlos
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass der Tumor harmlos war.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

eng miteinander verbinden oder verbinden; zusammen drehen oder kombinieren
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Ihre Leben wurden durch jahrelange Freundschaft miteinander verflochten.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminieren
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Sie laminierte ihre wichtigen Dokumente, um sie vor Schäden zu schützen.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

auf einer einsamen insel aussetzen
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Die Matrosen wurden auf einer verlassenen Insel ausgesetzt.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

umsetzbar; praktikabel
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Wir brauchen eine praktikable Lösung, um dieses Problem schnell zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

Katarakt / Wasserfall
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
Der alte Mann litt an Katarakten in beiden Augen.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

Huf
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Der Huf des Pferdes wurde verletzt, nachdem er auf einen scharfen Stein getreten war.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

Aufruhr
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
Die plötzliche Aufregung auf dem Markt zog die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anomal
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten während des Experiments ein anomalem Ergebnis.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarinde
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
Tamarinde wird in der asiatischen und nahöstlichen Küche aufgrund seines säuerlichen Geschmacks häufig verwendet.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

sich herausputzen
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Sie richtete sich vor dem Spiegel her, bevor sie zur Party ging.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

neu setzen
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
Der Platzanweiser musste die Gäste nach der Unterbrechung erneut setzen.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

verhindern
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
Der starke Regen verhinderte unsere Reisepläne.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

Kaution
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Ihm wurde nach seiner Festnahme Kaution gewährt.
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

Avantgarde
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
Die Avantgarde des 20. Jahrhunderts prägte die moderne Kunst neu.