B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

Roller

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Roller zur Arbeit.

C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dehnbar

Meaning

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Example

Gold is a very ductile metal.

Gold ist ein sehr dehnbares Metall.

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.

A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

Schüler; Pupille

Meaning

a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light

Example

The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.

Der Schüler hörte dem Lehrer aufmerksam zu.

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.

A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern

Meaning

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

Example

His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.

Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

trockenes Gebäck; Zwieback

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

Das Baby genoss es, den weichen Rusk mit Milch zu essen.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

ganz; vollständig; ungeteilt

Meaning

complete; whole; not divided or in parts

Example

She read the entire book in one sitting.

Sie las das ganze Buch in einem Durchgang.

C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

Zeuge

Meaning

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

Example

The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.

Der Zeuge bestätigte die Richtigkeit der Aussage während des Prozesses.

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

Konservierungsmittel

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

Künstliche Konservierungsmittel sind gesundheitsschädlich.

A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Öl

Meaning

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

Example

Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

Erhitze das Öl in einer Pfanne, bevor du das Gemüse hinzufügst.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

Geheimhaltung

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

Das Projekt wurde in völliger Geheimhaltung durchgeführt.

B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

auspacken

Meaning

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

Example

She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.

Sie packte das Geschenk vorsichtig aus.

C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

verrückt

Meaning

crazy, silly, or eccentric

Example

After working all night, he felt a little loopy.

Nach einer ganzen Nacht Arbeit fühlte er sich ein wenig verrückt.

C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

eingebildet, gewünscht

Meaning

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

Example

He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.

Er ist ein eingebildeter Verehrer in den Augen der jungen Dame.

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.

C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

Rebus

Meaning

a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters

Example

The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.

Die Kinder haben es genossen, die Rebus-Rätsel im Magazin zu lösen.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Menschen

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

Die Menschen in der Stadt versammelten sich für das Festival.

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

Kleidung

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

Warme Kleidung ist im Winter unerlässlich.

C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

Anforderung

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

Der Manager hat eine Requisition für neue Büromaterialien eingereicht.

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender

Meaning

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sakristei

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

Der Priester betrat die Sakristei, bevor die Messe begann.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar

Meaning

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

Example

The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.

Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.

C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

Univalenz

Meaning

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

Example

Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

Wasserstoff ist durch seine Univalenz in chemischen Reaktionen gekennzeichnet.

C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

Regenmantel

Meaning

a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric

Example

He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.

Er trug einen Mackintosh, um trocken zu bleiben.

A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen

Meaning

to strike; to reach a target

Example

He hit the ball with the bat.

Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

Falte, Knick

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

Sie bügelte das Hemd sorgfältig, um jede Falte zu entfernen.

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.

A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.

C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch

Meaning

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Example

He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.

Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

Schlaf

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

Das Kind schlief die ganze Nacht friedlich.

B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

einstimmig

Meaning

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.

Example

The proposal was unanimously accepted.

Der Vorschlag wurde einstimmig angenommen.

C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

eine Art von grobem Wollstoff

Meaning

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

Example

The old card table was covered with worn baize.

Der alte Kartentisch war mit abgenutztem Baize bedeckt.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

Socken

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Ich muss neue Socken für den Winter kaufen.

C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung

Meaning

The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.

Example

She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.

Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.

B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

ein dummer oder nachlässiger Fehler; ein schwerwiegender Fehler im Urteil.

Meaning

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

Example

His blunder cost the company a fortune.

Sein Fehler hat das Unternehmen ein Vermögen gekostet.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

fangen

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

Kannst du den Ball fangen, den ich werfe?

C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

Adel

Meaning

the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group

Example

He was elevated to the peerage by the king.

Er wurde vom König in den Adel erhoben.

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

Abwasser oder kontaminiertes Wasser

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

Fabrikabwässer kontaminieren nahegelegene Flüsse und Seen.

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

Appetit

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

Junk Food erhöht den Appetit auf unnatürliche Weise.

B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend

Meaning

Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.

Example

Climate change has catastrophic consequences.

Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

Schrei; Gebrüll; Aufschrei

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

Er ließ einen Schrei los, als er die Spinne sah.

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineffektiv

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

Auswendiglernen erweist sich oft als ineffektiv.

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

Ego; Selbstwertgefühl

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

Sein großes Ego hinderte ihn daran, Kritik von anderen zu akzeptieren.

C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Mit den Prinzipien des Calvinismus erfüllen

Meaning

to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism

Example

The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.

Der Prediger versuchte, die Gemeinde mit strengen Lehren zu kalvinisieren.

C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett

Meaning

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

Example

The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.

Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

soziale Gerechtigkeit

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

Soziale Gerechtigkeit gewährleistet Chancengleichheit.

B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alphabetisch

Meaning

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

The names were listed in alphabetical order.

Die Namen wurden in alphabetischer Reihenfolge aufgelistet.

C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

der Prozess, Eier, Zellen oder Organismen unter den richtigen Bedingungen für die Entwicklung zu halten

Meaning

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

Example

The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.

Die Inkubation der Eier dauerte drei Wochen.

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

albern

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

Es war eine alberne Idee, in den Sturm zu fahren, ohne das Wetter zu überprüfen.

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.

C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

Ausbruch

Meaning

An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.

Example

His letter was an effusion of love and longing.

Sein Brief war ein Ausbruch von Liebe und Sehnsucht.

C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

unangemessen; inkorrekt; ungeeignet

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

Es wäre unangemessen, in einer Geschäftssitzung persönliche Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

vielseitig

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

Dieses vielseitige Werkzeug kann als Messer, Schraubendreher und Flaschenöffner verwendet werden.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.

C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

Miliz

Meaning

a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies

Example

The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.

Das Dorf bildete eine Miliz, um sich gegen Angriffe zu verteidigen.

C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.

C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

atelier (atelier eines künstler oder designers)

Meaning

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

Example

The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.

Der Maler lud uns in sein Atelier ein, um seine neue Sammlung zu sehen.

C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

Kanzler / Rektor

Meaning

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

Example

The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.

Der Kanzler hielt eine inspirierende Rede bei der Abschlussfeier.

C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

Speichellecker

Meaning

a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant

Example

He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.

Er war bekannt als ein Speichellecker, der immer mit dem Chef einverstanden war.

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

gefährlich

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

Er fuhr gefährlich schnell auf der Autobahn.

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

eiskalt; frostig

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

Das eiskalte Wetter erschwerte es, nach draußen zu gehen.

C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

beobachtend

Meaning

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

Example

The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.

Der aufmerksame Detektiv bemerkte jedes kleine Detail am Tatort.

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

Verlassenheit

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

Das Kind litt wegen der Verlassenheit unter tiefem emotionalem Schmerz.

A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig

Meaning

constituting number five in a sequence

Example

She lives on the fifth floor of the building.

Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.

B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

Minister

Meaning

a head of a government department; a person who leads a church

Example

The finance minister announced new tax policies.

Der Finanzminister kündigte neue Steuerpolitiken an.

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

intensiv wünschen, begehren

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

Sie sehnt sich nach Abenteuer und reist oft an abgelegene Orte.

B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

sinken

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.

Example

The unemployment rate continues to decline.

Die Arbeitslosenquote sinkt weiterhin.

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

belästigen

Meaning

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

Example

I hope my request does not discommode you.

Ich hoffe, meine Anfrage wird Ihnen keine Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten.

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.

A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

weniger

Meaning

a smaller number of; not as many

Example

Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

Weniger Menschen nahmen an der Besprechung teil als erwartet.

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

quer, im Gegensatz

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

Ein umgefallener Baum lag quer auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr.

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

gehen

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

Jeden Morgen gehen ist gut für deine Gesundheit.

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Ruhe

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

Er muss sich nach der langen Reise ausruhen.

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

haltbar; widerstandsfähig; robust

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

Dieser haltbare Stoff wird viele Jahre halten.

C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

bilden

Meaning

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

Example

Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.

Gute Bücher können den Leser sowohl unterhalten als auch bilden.

C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

verwöhnen

Meaning

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

Example

She tends to dote on her grandchildren.

Sie neigt dazu, ihre Enkelkinder zu verwöhnen.

B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

haushalt

Meaning

All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.

Example

There are five people in our household.

In unserem Haushalt sind fünf Personen.

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanent; unveränderlich

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

Das Tattoo ist ein permanentes Zeichen auf seiner Haut.

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integration. Vereinigung.

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

Die Integration von Netzwerken wird die globale Kommunikation verbessern.

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.

A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Gebiet

Meaning

a particular region or space; the extent of a surface

Example

This area is known for its beautiful parks.

Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine schönen Parks.

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

vergrößern

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

Die Lebenserwartung steigt mit den Fortschritten im Gesundheitswesen.

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

vertieft

Meaning

to absorb all the attention or interest of someone

Example

She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.

Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

wütend

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

Er war ein wütender Fan des Fußballteams.

C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben

Meaning

to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage

Example

They decided to affiance after years of friendship.

Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

generisch

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

Dieses Medikament ist in generischer Form erhältlich.

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

Niederlage

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

Die Armee konnte die feindlichen Truppen besiegen.

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.

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 /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.

A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

was

Meaning

used to ask for information about something

Example

What is your name?

Wie heißt du?

C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

unterdrückbar

Meaning

Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

Example

The movement proved to be hardly repressible.

Die Bewegung erwies sich als kaum unterdrückbar.

C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

korrigieren

Meaning

To correct mistakes or make something right.

Example

The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.

Das Unternehmen ergriff Maßnahmen, um seine finanziellen Fehler zu beheben.

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

Desillusion

Meaning

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Example

Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.

Viele Menschen erleben eine Desillusion nach unrealistischen Erwartungen.

C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

bösartig

Meaning

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

Example

Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.

Ärzte bestätigten, dass der Tumor bösartig war.

C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

Meaning

a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.

Der Champakbaum im Tempelhof blühte mit goldenen Blumen.

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

Operator

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

Der Maschinenoperator stellte sicher, dass alles reibungslos lief.

A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Jamboree; große Feier;

Meaning

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

Example

The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.

Das Pfadfinder-Jamboree brachte Tausende von jungen Menschen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen.