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C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

Pullover
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Pullover während des kalten Winterabends.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

Kinn
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Er streichelte seinen Bart nachdenklich, indem er seine Hand auf sein Kinn legte.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arroganz
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Arroganz machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

Horde
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Eine Horde von Fans versammelte sich vor dem Stadion.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

Panoplie
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Das Museum zeigte eine Panoplie antiker Waffen.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

lethargisch
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Nach einer schweren Mahlzeit fühlte er sich lethargisch und schläfrig.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

unregelmäßig; rau
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
Die Straße war unregelmäßig und voller Schlaglöcher.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

biennal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
Das biennale Festival zieht Tausende von Besuchern an.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

haften
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Neutronen haften an Protonen.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

Banalität
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Die Rede wurde für ihre Banalität und den Mangel an Originalität kritisiert.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

Fortschrittsverfolgung
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Regelmäßiges Verfolgen des Fortschritts hilft, langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

kritzeln
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Sie kritzelte Blumen in die Ecke ihres Notizbuchs während des Unterrichts.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

Führung
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
Führung ist entscheidend für den institutionellen Erfolg.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

grüne Chili
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Sie fügte dem Salat für mehr Schärfe gehackte grüne Chilischoten hinzu.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

reiher
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
Der Reiher stand reglos am Wasser, wartend auf Fische.
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

Information
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
Die Website bietet nützliche Informationen über Reiseziele.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

Auswirkung
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
Die wirtschaftliche Krise hatte schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf den globalen Handel.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

Toleranz
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
Die Regierung förderte religiöse Toleranz.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

Glaube; Vertrauen
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Sein Glaube an Gerechtigkeit schwankte nie.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

mit einem Sinfonieorchester verbunden
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Das philharmonische Orchester führte eine beeindruckende Darbietung von Beethovens Neunter Sinfonie auf.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
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 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

Übelkeit
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
Die Bewegung des Bootes verursachte schwere Übelkeit.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

Butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Die Reisenden konnten eine hohe Butte sehen, die in der Wüste emporstieg.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rau, grob oder fähig, durch Reibung abzunutzen
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein rauer Ton hat alle unwohl gemacht.
C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

Intuition
Meaning
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Example
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
Ihre Intuition sagte ihr, dass etwas nicht stimmte.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

verpfuschen
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Er hat den Reparaturjob komplett verbockt.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

Kondensation
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Kondensation bildete sich auf den Fenstern während der kalten Nacht.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

heißes Getränk
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Ich bevorzuge ein heißes Getränk wie Tee oder Kaffee am Morgen.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

Gebot; Angebot
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Sie gab ein Gebot für die antike Vase bei der Auktion ab.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

Besorgnis
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Es gibt Besorgnis über die Verringerung der Fischbestände.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

übertragen
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
Die Verantwortung wird auf den neuen Manager übertragen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

Agroökosystem
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Ein gesundes Agroökosystem verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

Dilettant
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Er wurde als Dilettant in der Kunstwelt abgetan, weil ihm formale Ausbildung fehlte.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

Exposition
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
Lange Exposition gegenüber der Sonne kann deiner Haut schaden.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

ursprung
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Ursprung des Universums.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

Verbrauch
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
Übermäßiger Gebrauch von Grundwasser führt zu einer Depletion der Wasserressourcen.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

Raubvogelnest
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
Der Falke bewachte sein Nest mit Fierce.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

Video
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Sie sah sich das Video ihres Lieblingskonzerts online an.
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

leise; ruhig; still; kaum oder keinen Lärm machend
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
Bitte bleiben Sie während des Films ruhig.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Verhalten / durchführen
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
Der Lehrer leitete die Prüfung fair.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

Unkraut
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Der Garten war voller Unkraut, das entfernt werden musste.
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

Kompliment
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
Sie komplimentierte ihn für seine ausgezeichnete Präsentation.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

Demokrat
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Er ist ein starker Demokrat, der an gleiche Rechte glaubt.
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

anwesenheit
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
Der Lehrer nimmt die Anwesenheit zu Beginn jeder Klasse.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

Kaleidoskop
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Die Lichter der Stadt verwandelten sich in ein Kaleidoskop aus Farben, als das Festival begann.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

verspätet
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
Der Student erhielt eine Warnung für das Zuspätkommen im Unterricht.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

nach oben werfen
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz in die Luft.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

Folgeerscheinung
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Lungenschäden können eine Folgeerscheinung einer schweren Lungenentzündung sein.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
Der Kellner warf uns einen grimmigen Blick zu, als wir nach mehr Wasser fragten.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

vermischen
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation vermischt keine Spenden mit Betriebsmitteln.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
Die Geschichte, dass er das Dorf gerettet hat, ist wahrscheinlich zweifelhaft.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

Granulat
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Jedes Granulat Salz funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

Preis
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

nachdenken / Inspirationsquelle
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Sie saß am Fenster, um über ihre Zukunft nachzudenken.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

etwas nass, schmutzig und unordentlich machen, indem man es durch Schlamm oder Wasser zieht
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Die Kinder kamen bedraggelt nach Hause, nachdem sie im Regen gespielt hatten.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

Eidechse
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Eine kleine Eidechse rannte über die Gartenmauer.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

kohäsive Einheiten
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Frühe Menschen bildeten kohäsive Einheiten zum Überleben.
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

Blüte
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Blüte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

verteidigbar
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Sein Argument war stark und verteidigbar vor Gericht.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

wucherisch
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
Die Bank wurde beschuldigt, Darlehen zu wucherischen Zinssätzen anzubieten.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

wischen
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Bitte wischen Sie den Tisch ab.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

Hören; Anhörung
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
Das Gehör des älteren Mannes hatte sich verschlechtert, also musste er ein Hörgerät tragen.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

weit verbreitet
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind weltweit weit verbreitet.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

Hochstimmung oder Freude
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Das Gefühl der Exhilaration nach einer Achterbahnfahrt ist erstaunlich.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

kichern
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Die Studenten begannen leise zu kichern, als der Projektor einfrohr.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

nur
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Er ist die einzige Person, die das Geheimnis kennt.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

Glück
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

Gerät
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Er liebt es, die neuesten Küchengeräte zu kaufen.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

vier
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Sie hat vier Bücher auf ihrem Schreibtisch.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

Ausatmung
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Langsame Ausatmung beruhigt das Nervensystem.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

nach oben
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Er stieg schnell die Leiter hinauf.
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

furchterregend
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
Der Boxer war ein furchterregender Gegner im Ring.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

Einbildung, Fantasie
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
Die Geschichte vom Spukhaus ist nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

Reflektor
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
Der Radfahrer befestigte einen roten Reflektor an der Rückseite seines Fahrrads zur Sicherheit.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

einbeziehen
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
Das Projekt wird mehrere Abteilungen einbeziehen, die zusammenarbeiten.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

Müll; Abfall; etwas von schlechter Qualität oder geringem Wert
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
Bitte nehmen Sie den Müll heraus, bevor Sie gehen.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

Finesse, Geschicklichkeit, Raffinesse
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
Der Künstler malte mit großer Finesse.