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B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

mögliche Situation
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Das Unternehmen bereitete sich auf das schlimmste Szenario vor.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

etwas Falsches als etwas Wahres ausgeben; so tun als ob
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Er versuchte, die gefälschte Uhr als Luxusmarke auszugeben.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Rebellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Die Revolution gegen den König dauerte drei Jahre.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doppelt
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Sie fühlte sich doppelt so glücklich, nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen und eine Beförderung erhalten hatte.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formulieren
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
Das Unternehmen muss eine Strategie für die Expansion formulieren.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioaktivität
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
Radioaktivität wird in medizinischen Behandlungen wie der Krebstherapie verwendet.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Empfänger
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Sie hob den Hörer ab, um den Anruf entgegenzunehmen.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

Couch
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
Die Familie versammelte sich auf dem Sofa, um einen Film zu sehen.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

fliehen
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner mussten während der Flut fliehen.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

gerissen
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
Der gerissene Fuchs trickste den Bauern aus.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

bestehen
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

denkmal
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Ein Denkmal sollte seine Beiträge ehren.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

Cybersicherheit
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
Cybersicherheit sorgt für sichere digitale Abläufe.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

Türrahmen
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
Sie stand in der Tür und wartete auf seine Ankunft.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

mündlich; bezogen auf den Mund
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
Die mündliche Prüfung wird Ihre Sprechfähigkeiten testen.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfizieren
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
Die Krankenschwester desinfizierte die Wunde, bevor sie einen Verband anlegte.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

mutig; furchtlos
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Sie trat mutig vor, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

umleiten
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
Die Polizei leitete den Verkehr auf eine Nebenstraße um.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

dicht
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
Das Gebiet ist dicht mit Bäumen bedeckt.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

ändern
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Sie entschied sich, ihr Kleid zu ändern, damit es besser passt.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

joggen
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Sie joggt jeden Morgen im Park.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

Vitrine, etwas auf attraktive oder vorteilhafte Weise präsentieren
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Die Ausstellung zeigte die besten Werke des Künstlers.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

Ermächtigung
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Empowerment-Initiativen steigern das Vertrauen.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

Verwendung
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
Das Wörterbuch erklärt die korrekte Verwendung von schwierigen Wörtern.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

Glück
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

untersuchen
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
Der Ingenieur wird das Gebäude auf strukturelle Schäden untersuchen.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

Unruhe; Aufruhr; gesellschaftliche oder politische Störung
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
Die Wirtschaftskrise führte zu weit verbreiteter sozialer Unruhe.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

Debüt
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
Der junge Schauspieler gab sein Debüt auf der großen Bühne.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

ein Weg oder eine Linie mit abrupten abwechselnden Rechts- und Linkskurven; ein Muster scharfer Kurven
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
Die Straße folgt einem Zickzack-Muster den Berg hinauf.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

Handwerker
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
Der Handwerker schuf eine wunderschöne Holzskulptur.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

Stoffwechsel
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
Bewegung steigert den Stoffwechsel und verbrennt Kalorien.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

billig/übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
Der Film war lustig, aber ein bisschen zu kitschig.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

Tonhöhe, Wurf
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
Die Tonhöhe des Sängers war während der Aufführung perfekt.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

benachrichtigen
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die Zeitplanänderung benachrichtigen.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

kämpfen, behaupten
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Athleten aus der ganzen Welt kämpfen um die Meisterschaft.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

Logik
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Ihr Argument basierte auf solider Logik.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

Nonne
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
Die Nonne unterrichtete an der lokalen katholischen Schule.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

Zubehör; Person, die bei der Begehung eines Verbrechens hilft
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Sie kaufte einige stilvolle Accessoires für ihr neues Handy.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

Erkennung
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
Die Erkennung von Betrug im System war schnell.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

ertragen
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Er musste Jahre der Not ertragen, bevor er Erfolg hatte.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

Falte
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Sie bemerkte einige Falten um ihre Augen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

Schlachtfeld
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Das Schlachtfeld war mit den Überresten des Kampfes bedeckt.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

Textur
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
Der Stoff hat eine weiche und glatte Textur.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

technologischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
Der technologische Fortschritt revolutioniert das Gesundheitswesen.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

Bowler
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
Der Bowler nahm drei Wickets im ersten Over.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

fließend; mühelos
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Sie spricht fließend Französisch.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

Mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Sie fungierte als Mentor für die neuen Mitarbeiter.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Weltumwelttag
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
Der Weltumwelttag wird jedes Jahr am 5. Juni gefeiert.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

eingreifen
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
Der Lehrer musste eingreifen, um den Kampf zwischen den Schülern zu stoppen.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.