C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung

Meaning

the act of cutting or dividing something

Example

The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.

Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.

C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

präventiv

Meaning

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

Example

The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.

Die Regierung ergriff präventive Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Inflation.

C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein

Meaning

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

Example

The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

Verkündigung, gute Nachricht

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

Die Kirche feierte das Fest der Verkündigung mit einem besonderen Gottesdienst.

A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

Glück

Meaning

Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.

Example

The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.

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

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

Vorsorge

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Die Regierung traf Vorkehrungen für Notfallvorräte während der Überschwemmung.

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

After

Meaning

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

Example

The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.

Der Arzt untersuchte das After des Patienten während der medizinischen Untersuchung.

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

unnötig

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

Der Film wurde für seine unnötige Gewalt kritisiert

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

hinzu/ Vorteil

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

Sie erhielt ein A plus in ihrer Prüfung.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativ

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

Die Dokumentation war sehr informativ und lehrreich.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

Rand; Spielraum

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

Bitte schreibe deine Notizen am Rand der Seite.

B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

Umstände

Meaning

the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event

Example

Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.

Unter normalen Umständen wäre sie bereits angekommen.

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?

C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

aufnehmen, assimilieren, trinken

Meaning

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

Example

He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.

Er versuchte, die Weisheit von seinem Mentor aufzunehmen.

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

warnend

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

Der Bericht gibt eine warnende Botschaft über unkontrollierte Ausgaben.

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

pendeln

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

Er verbringt jeden Tag zwei Stunden mit dem Pendeln zur Arbeit.

A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

außer

Meaning

not including; other than

Example

Everyone was invited except John.

Jeder wurde eingeladen, außer John.

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalisieren

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

Die neuen politischen Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft revitalisieren.

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplastizität

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

Neuroplastizität ermöglicht es dem Gehirn, sich nach einer Verletzung neu zu verdrahten.

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 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

belasten

Meaning

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

Example

She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.

Sie war mit dem schweren Gepäck während ihrer Reise belastet.

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.

A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

Wissen

Meaning

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

Example

Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.

Das Wissen über das Universum wächst durch Forschung.

C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the same time.

Example

Synchronous learning involves live online classes.

Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typisch; nach einem Standard; gesund

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

Es ist normal, vor einer wichtigen Prüfung nervös zu sein.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

Muschel

Meaning

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Example

The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

Der alte Schiffsrumpf war mit Muscheln bedeckt.

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

Erpressung

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

Example

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

Die Bauern litten unter den schweren Erpressungen des Königs.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

rabe

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

Der Rabe krächzte laut vom Baumast.

C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

the appearance of being true or real

Example

The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.

Der Film wurde für seine Wahrscheinlichkeit in Bezug auf echte Ereignisse gelobt.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

werfen

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Er kann den Ball sehr weit werfen.

C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft

Meaning

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

Example

I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.

Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.

C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentell

Meaning

In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.

Example

Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.

Bose zeigte die Ergebnisse experimentell.

C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

Hülle

Meaning

the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds

Example

The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.

Die Maishülle wurde vor dem Kochen entfernt.

A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

spanisch

Meaning

relating to Spain or the Spanish language

Example

She is fluent in Spanish and French.

Sie spricht fließend Spanisch und Französisch.

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.

C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

bezeichnen

Meaning

to give a name or designation to something

Example

The currency was denominated in dollars.

Die Währung wurde in Dollar bezeichnet.

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

verleimen

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

Der Techniker hat die beiden Drähte zusammengefügt, um die Verbindung wiederherzustellen.

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 /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

Vorstellungskraft; kreative Fähigkeit

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

Die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder ermöglicht es ihnen, eine Pappbox in ein Raumschiff oder ein Schloss zu verwandeln.

C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

Kreuzkümmel

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor

Example

Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

Kreuzkümmel ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der indischen und nahöstlichen Küche.

C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich

Meaning

willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions

Example

She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.

Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.

B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

Mörder

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

Der Mörder wurde von der Polizei in wenigen Stunden gefasst.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

jemand

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

Jemand klopft an der Tür.

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

unangemessen

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

Sein Kommentar war während der ernsten Diskussion unangemessen.

C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

Abriss

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

Der Abriss der alten Fabrik dauerte mehrere Wochen.

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

Mengen

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

etwas

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

Kannst du mir etwas zum Schreiben geben?

C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grob

Meaning

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

Example

His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.

Sein grobes Verhalten ruinierte die Dinnerparty.

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

Monster; grausame Person

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

Die Kinder hatten Angst vor dem Monster unter dem Bett.

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.

B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck

Meaning

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

Example

The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.

Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

vorläufig; unsicher

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

Wir haben vorläufige Pläne gemacht, uns nächste Woche zu treffen.

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

Desinteresse

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

Sein Desinteresse an dem Projekt war offensichtlich.

C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)

Meaning

A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

Example

She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.

Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.

C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar

Meaning

An item of food that can be eaten.

Example

The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.

Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.

C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

Zahnschmelz

Meaning

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

Example

The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.

Der Zahnarzt erklärte, dass Zahnschmelz die Zähne vor Karies schützt.

C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplektisch

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.

Er war apoplektisch, als er von der ungerechten Entscheidung hörte.

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

Knüppel

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

Der Wächter benutzte einen Knüppel, um den Dieb zu vertreiben.

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

Glück

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

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

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

Rückstand

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

Seifenrückstände beeinträchtigen die Effizienz der Geräte.

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

Bewohner

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

Die Bewohner des Dorfes waren freundlich und einladend.

A1 noun /triː/

tree

Baum

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

Der Baum in unserem Garten ist über hundert Jahre alt.

A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

auf

Meaning

moving to a position on the surface of something

Example

She jumped onto the table to get the book.

Sie sprang auf den Tisch, um das Buch zu holen.

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

ultimativ; abschließend; letzter

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

Dies ist der ultimative Test deiner Fähigkeiten.

C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

Vorzeichen

Meaning

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow

Example

Dark clouds presage a storm.

Dunkle Wolken presagen einen Sturm.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

unzureichend

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

Seine Erklärung war unzureichend, um die Verwirrung zu klären.

C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

rasen

Meaning

To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.

Example

The car hurtled down the mountain road.

Das Auto raste die Bergstraße hinunter.

A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine

Meaning

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

Example

The washing machine broke down and needs repair.

Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.

A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

Kind

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

Das Kind spielte fröhlich im Park.

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physikalisch

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

Physische Komponenten bilden die Grundlage des Systems.

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.

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

Attribute

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.

Fortschrittliche Pflanzen besitzen vorteilhafte Attribute.

C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

enteignen

Meaning

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example

The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.

Das neue Gesetz drohte, vielen Bauern ihr Land zu entziehen.

C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

einleitend

Meaning

serving as an introduction or preface

Example

He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.

Er machte einige einleitende Bemerkungen, bevor der Vortrag begann.

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

schlecht

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

Er hat schlecht in der Prüfung abgeschnitten.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrom

Meaning

A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.

Example

The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.

Der alte Film wurde vollständig in Monochrom aufgenommen.

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert

Meaning

deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered

Example

The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.

Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.

C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

Zuvorkommenheit

Meaning

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Example

His congeniality makes him popular among friends.

Seine Zuvorkommenheit macht ihn unter seinen Freunden beliebt.

A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

Ausländer

Meaning

A person from another country.

Example

The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.

Die Stadt heißt jeden Ausländer freundlich willkommen.

C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

Glück

Meaning

experienced through the feelings or actions of another person

Example

She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.

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

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

Grasen

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

Die Kühe weideten friedlich auf der Wiese.

C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

erstatten

Meaning

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

Example

The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.

Das Unternehmen erstattete ihm die Reisekosten.

C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

schneiden

Meaning

To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.

Example

The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.

Die Arbeiter schnitten Stämme, um die Hütte zu bauen.

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.

B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

Veranda

Meaning

a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides

Example

We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.

Wir saßen auf der Veranda und genossen die Abendbrise.

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.

C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

Zögern

Meaning

the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision

Example

His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.

Seine ständige Zögern zwischen Karrierentscheidungen frustrierte seine Eltern.

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

Verkehr

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

Die Stadt investiert in ein neues Verkehrssystem.

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

schnell; rasch; flink;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Der schnelle Lieferservice kam innerhalb einer Stunde an.

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

effektiv

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

Das Team hat effektiv zusammengearbeitet, um das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

bevorstehend

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

Die Dorfbewohner waren besorgt über die bevorstehende Flut.

C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

vortäuschen, simulieren

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

Sie täuschte Krankheit vor, um nicht zur Arbeit zu gehen.

C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

Glaser

Meaning

a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors

Example

The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.

Der Glaser reparierte das zerbrochene Fenster in unserem Haus.

C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

Ahnung

Meaning

A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.

Example

She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.

Sie hatte einen leichten Verdacht, dass er eine Überraschung plante.

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

schmal; eng; begrenzt

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

Die schmale Straße war kaum breit genug für zwei Autos.

C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

geschehen

Meaning

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

Example

Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.

Wer gegen die Regeln verstößt, wird die Konsequenzen tragen.

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.

A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

Mikrowelle

Meaning

an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly

Example

She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.

Sie erhitzte das übrig gebliebene Pizza im Mikrowellenofen für zwei Minuten.

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

geschmeidig

Meaning

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

Example

The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.

Der Körper der Sportlerin war bemerkenswert geschmeidig.

C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen

Meaning

to cut or carve a design onto a surface

Example

The artist etched her initials into the glass.

Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.

A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transport

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transportation reduces costs.

Effizienter Transport senkt die Kosten.

C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

Mieder

Meaning

the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist

Example

She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.

Sie trug ein Kleid mit einem bestickten Mieder.

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

Humus

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

Der Gärtner bereicherte den Boden mit Humus, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.