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C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Pullover
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Sie trug einen roten Pullover, um sich bei kaltem Wetter warm zu halten.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

Die Verwendung neuer Wörter oder das Studium ihrer Herkunft
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
Der Professor spezialisierte sich auf Neologie und untersuchte die Entstehung modernen Slangs.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte das distale Ende des Arms des Patienten.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

aufspießen
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
Der Ritter wurde vom Speer des Feindes aufgespießt.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

Clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Clique, die andere ausschloss.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

die höchste weibliche oder Jungenstimme
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Sie sang wunderschön im Sopranbereich während des Konzerts.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

Specht
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Der Specht hämmerte gegen die Eiche.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Er setzte sich am Flussufer, um über seine Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

sammeln
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Ich sammle Briefmarken als Hobby.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

unentschlossen
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Sie war unentschlossen, welche Universität sie besuchen sollte.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

Stativ
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
Der Fotograf stellte seine Kamera auf ein Stativ.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
Der alte Reprobate verbrachte seine Tage mit Glücksspiel und Trinken.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
Die Sonde sammelte Daten von der Oberfläche des Planeten.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

hoch
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
Der Gipfel des Berges ist sehr hoch.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

weise / art
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Er sprach in einer höflichen Art.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspektor
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
Der Inspektor überprüfte sorgfältig die Küche des Restaurants auf Hygienestandards.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

Eifersucht; Groll gegenüber einem Rivalen
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Seine Eifersucht auf die Beförderung seines Kollegen führte zu Spannungen am Arbeitsplatz.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

Tage
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
Das Projekt wird mindestens fünf Tage dauern.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

flasche
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Sie trank Wasser aus einer Plastikflasche.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Die Behandlung war ineffektiv bei der Heilung der Krankheit.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

Hochverrat
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Er wurde des Hochverrats gegen den Staat angeklagt.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

umarmen
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Sie umarmte ihre Freundin am Flughafen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

Glück
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

Idiom
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
Das Idiom 'Eis brechen' bedeutet, ein Gespräch auf freundliche Weise zu beginnen.
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

Riss
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
Das Eidechse versteckte sich in einem Riss zwischen den Steinen.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Eis
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
Das Eis in meinem Getränk schmolz schnell bei heißem Wetter.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.
C2 verb /θrɛʃ/

thresh

dreschen
Meaning
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
Example
Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.
Die Bauern benutzten Maschinen, um den Weizen nach der Ernte zu dreschen.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
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 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistieren
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Viele Dorfbewohner leben noch von Fischerei und Landwirtschaft.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

pflanzenöl
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Sie erhitzte Pflanzenöl in der Pfanne, bevor sie das Gemüse hinzufügte.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Erntedankfest
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Wir haben das Erntedankfest-Dinner mit unserer Familie verbracht.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

leiden
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Sie litt den ganzen Tag unter starken Kopfschmerzen.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Physische Zeichen im Gehirn für die Speicherung und den Abruf von Erinnerungen
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Wissenschaftler studieren Engramme, um zu verstehen, wie Erinnerungen gespeichert werden.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Landwirte in der Region bauen Mais als Hauptkultur sowohl für Nahrungsmittel als auch für Tierfutter an.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

Boxen
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
Er studierte die Kunst des Boxens in seiner Jugend.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

sozialer Fehler
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Er beging einen großen sozialen Fehler, indem er ihren Geburtstag vergaß.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endokrin
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
Das endokrine System reguliert den Stoffwechsel und das Wachstum.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

untauglich; ungeeignet;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Er wurde aufgrund seiner schlechten Gesundheit für den Militärdienst für untauglich erklärt.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

rückläufig werden
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Ohne richtige Anleitung begann der Fortschritt des Kindes, sich rückläufig zu entwickeln.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

Abszess; Furunkel
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
Das schmerzhafte Furunkel an seinem Hals erforderte medizinische Behandlung.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

besonders
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Sie ist besonders an italienischem Essen interessiert.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

verdienen
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Vermögenswerte helfen Ihnen, Einkünfte zu erzielen, selbst während Sie schlafen.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

Kapelle
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
Das Paar heiratete in einer kleinen Kapelle auf dem Land.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Ritterturnier
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Die Ritter bereiteten sich vor, vor der jubelnden Menge zu kämpfen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

Rolle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Definierte Rollen verbessern die Teamleistung.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

Optometrie
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
Sie studierte Optometrie an der Universität, um Augenärztin zu werden.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

Mutterschaf
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
Das Mutterschaf brachte Zwillingslämmer zur Welt.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

gestikulieren
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Er gestikulierte wild, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Ticket
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

an
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Sie kam pünktlich am Flughafen an.
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

Substanz, die die Haut weich macht
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
Sie verwendete eine emollientcreme, um ihre trockene Haut zu behandeln.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

gesetzlos; anarchisch; unordentlich; kriminell
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
Die Grenzstadt war bekannt für ihr gesetzloses Verhalten und das Chaos.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

berechnen
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
Die Software kann die Gesamtkosten in Sekunden berechnen.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

ansprechend
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Sie hatte ein ansprechendes Lächeln, das jeden bezauberte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

unverständlich
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
Das Konzept war so abstrakt, dass es für die meisten Studenten unverständlich schien.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

versprechen
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
Ich verspreche, dir bei deinen Hausaufgaben zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

Abneigung
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Sie hat eine starke Abneigung gegen das Rauchen.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

verrügen
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Der Politiker war schnell dabei, seine Gegner während der Debatte zu verrügen.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

Burleske
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
Das Stück war eine clevere Burleske der traditionellen Oper.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

vergeben
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Sie entschied sich, ihm für seine Fehler zu vergeben.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

Gewürzdose
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Sie öffnete die Gewürzdose, um Kreuzkümmel für ihr Curry zu finden.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Ein guter Plan hält dich fokussiert.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Unvermeidlich; das man nicht vermeiden kann; zwingend
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
Das Treffen ist unvermeidlich, also müssen wir teilnehmen.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

Fett
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Zu viel Fett in deiner Ernährung kann ungesund sein.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

Auflösung
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
Das Ende des Romans war sowohl überraschend als auch befriedigend.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

küstennah
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
Die Küstenzone ist Heimat vieler einzigartiger Meeresarten.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

den Durst stillen / löschen
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Kaltes Wasser zu trinken löschte ihren Durst.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

Sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Er litt an einer Nasennebenhöhlenentzündung, die Kopfschmerzen verursachte.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

wilde Feier
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
Das Festival verwandelte sich um Mitternacht in eine wilde Feier.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupt
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
Das Auto kam mitten auf der Straße abrupt zum Stillstand.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptiv
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Sie wuchs in einer liebevollen Adoptivfamilie auf.
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

Probität
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
Der Richter wurde für seine Integrität und Probität bewundert.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

Linoleum
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Sie beschlossen, den Küchenboden mit Linoleum zu bedecken.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

Leider
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Leider war das Wetter schlecht fur unser Picknick.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

talent
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Sie hat ein Talent dafür, Menschen bequem fühlen zu lassen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

Mitglied des Stadtrates
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
Der Stadtrat schlug einen neuen Plan für Gemeinschaftsparks vor.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

Kühnheit; Wagemut
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Ihre Kühnheit, das Problem anzugehen, beeindruckte alle.