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B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

Suchender
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Der Suchende reiste weit, um die Antworten auf seine Fragen zu finden.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

Eigentümer
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
Der Eigentümer des Restaurants begrüßte uns herzlich.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

Vergünstigung
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
Der Firmenwagen war eine der Vergünstigungen seiner Führungsposition.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

Ozean
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
Der Ozean bedeckt mehr als 70% der Erdoberfläche.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

konsul / botschafter
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
Der Konsul half den Reisenden, die ihre Pässe verloren hatten.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

Option
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Du hast die Option, von zu Hause oder im Büro zu arbeiten.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

barbierbezogen
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
Der neue Friseur der Stadt bot eine breite Palette an tonsorialen Dienstleistungen an.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsessiv
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Er hat ein obsessives Interesse an Sauberkeit.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

dreist
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Seine dreisten Kommentare haben viele Leute bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

abgenutzt durch die Zeit
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
Das abgenutzte Haus trug ein Gefühl von Geschichte und Nostalgie.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

Ritter; mittelalterlicher Krieger
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
Der tapfere Ritter rettete die Prinzessin aus dem Drachen Schloss.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

diktatorisch
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Sein diktatorischer Stil machte ihn unter den Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

Heuchler
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, ein Heuchler zu sein, der nie seine wahren Pläne verriet.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

lieb
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Sie ist ihren Großeltern sehr lieb.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

Extrovertierter Mensch
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Als Extrovertierte liebt sie es, neue Leute bei gesellschaftlichen Veranstaltungen zu treffen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

siegreich
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Sie hat eine siegreiche Einstellung, die das ganze Team inspiriert.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

verurteilen
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
Der Führer verurteilte die Korruption in seiner Rede.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

Affe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Der Affe schwang von Ast zu Ast im Dschungel.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

aufwühlen
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Die konstanten Proteste haben die Straßen der Stadt aufgewühlt.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

assonieren
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Die Zeilen assonieren wunderschön und geben dem Lied einen einzigartigen Fluss.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

Ananas
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
Die Ananas hat eine Krone aus stacheligen Blättern oben.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

Urheberrecht
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Sie hält das Urheberrecht für das Buch.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

pensioniert
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mein pensionierter Großvater genießt es, in seiner Freizeit zu gärtnern.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

außergewöhnlich / Singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Sie hat ein außergewöhnliches Talent für Malerei.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

unvorstellbar
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Es war unvorstellbar, dass eine solche Tragödie in unserer friedlichen Stadt geschehen konnte.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

Testamentsprüfung
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
Die Familie musste nach seinem Tod das Verfahren der Testamentsprüfung durchlaufen.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.
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.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Ohr; Gehör; Hörfähigkeit
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Sie flüsterte ihm während des Treffens etwas ins Ohr.
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 /klɛft/

cleft

Riss
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
Die Ziege verschwand in einem Riss im Felsen.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

übertrieben parteiischer Mensch
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Er wurde nach seinen Bemerkungen über Frauen am Arbeitsplatz als Chauvinist bezeichnet.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

Multiplikator
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
In der Wirtschaft können staatliche Ausgaben ein Multiplikator für Wachstum sein.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

verhindern
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Er wurde aufgrund von Schummeln vom Wettbewerb ausgeschlossen.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

Schnurrbart
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Er zog einen dicken Schnurrbart für das Stück an.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

Spieler
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
Der erfahrene Spieler wusste, wann er seine Karten ablegen und wann er groß wetten sollte.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

Basilikum Samen
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Ich habe Basilikumsamen zu meiner Limonade hinzugefügt, um ein erfrischendes Getränk zu machen.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

unbeschwert, sorglos, ohne Sorgen
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Sie hat eine fröhliche und sorglose Einstellung und macht sich nie Sorgen um morgen.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

Prinzessin
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
Die Prinzessin winkte der Menge vom Palastbalkon zu.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

widersprechen
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Seine Handlungen widersprechen seinen Worten.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

erröten
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Sie errötete, als er ihr ein Kompliment machte.
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

didaktisch
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
Der Roman ist nicht nur unterhaltsam, sondern auch didaktisch in seiner Natur.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

blinzeln
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Sie blinkte schnell, um den Staub aus ihren Augen zu entfernen.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

Leben
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
Das Leben ist voller Herausforderungen und Chancen.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

unnatürlich
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Das Lächeln des Schauspielers sah unnatürlich und gezwungen aus.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

verdrängen
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Die Rebellen verdrängten den Diktator von der Macht.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Hydrodynamik
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
Die Hydrodynamik ist wesentlich für die Auslegung effizienter Schiffsrümpfe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

unvergleichlich
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war unvergleichlich.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang die Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
Die Schildkröte überquerte langsam den Garten.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

Periodizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
Die Periodizität der Mondphasen hat die Menschen seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

nachhaltige Praktiken
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Nachhaltige Praktiken sind entscheidend für den Umweltschutz.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

vor
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
Ich habe sie vor zwei Jahren getroffen.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

Vollzeit
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Sie arbeitet Vollzeit als Lehrerin.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

Darstellung
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Der Sänger gab eine bewegende Darstellung des klassischen Liedes.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

großartig
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Er hatte großartige Pläne, eine futuristische Stadt in der Wüste zu bauen.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

jugendlich; voller Energie und Frische
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Ihre jugendliche Energie beeindruckte alle bei der Arbeit.
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

vorbeugen
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Sie haben die Krise durch sofortiges Handeln verhindert.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

Konfiguration
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
Die Konfiguration des Systems muss für eine bessere Leistung angepasst werden.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

respektlos
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Seine respektlosen Bemerkungen ärgerten den Lehrer.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

dämonisch
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Die Soldaten kämpften mit dämonischer Wut.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

Handschuhe
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug warme Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Der Boden begann während des Erdbebens zu zittern.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

Vorschlag, Plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
Das Unternehmen machte den Investoren ein Geschäftsangebot.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

Vehemenz; Intensität der Gefühle oder Ausdrucksweise
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Er diskutierte mit solcher Vehemenz, dass jeder überrascht war.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

fliegend
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
Der fliegende Vogel stieg anmutig in den Himmel auf.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

Logiker
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristoteles gilt als einer der größten Logiker der Geschichte.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

rekonstituieren
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Die Gruppe wurde nach der Rückkehr des Führers rekonstituiert.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegant
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Er sah sehr elegant aus in seinem neuen Anzug.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

Endivie
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Sie fügte frische Endivie zum Salat hinzu, um ihm einen leicht bitteren Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

heimlich
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

Raffinerie
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
Die Ölraffinerie verarbeitet täglich Tausende von Fässern.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

feige
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
Der feige Führer vermied es, schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
Der Impfstoff erwies sich als äußerst wirksam bei der Verhinderung von Infektionen.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

rahmen
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Rahmen definieren die Grundlage von Systemen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

vorstellen
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Sie stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder gleichberechtigten Zugang zu Bildung hat.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

Moral
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, immer die Wahrheit zu sagen.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

Videoaufnahme
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
Das Filmmaterial der Proteste wurde den ganzen Tag im Fernsehen gezeigt.
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

komprimieren
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
Die Datei wurde komprimiert, um Speicherplatz zu sparen.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

unterstreichen
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
Der Vorfall unterstrich die Notwendigkeit besserer Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

Schwester
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Meine Schwester kommt nächste Woche zu Besuch.
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

die Kunst des effektiven oder überzeugenden Sprechens oder Schreibens
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
Politische Führer verwenden oft Rhetorik, um Menschen zu beeinflussen.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Sie engagierte einen Rechtsanwalt, um ihren Fall zu bearbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

Zufluss
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
Die Stadt erlebte einen Zufluss von Touristen während des Festivals.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

langandauernd
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Sie haben eine langandauernde Beziehung zu ihren Lieferanten.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

Polemik
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
Die Konferenz war voller Polemiken über wirtschaftliche Reformen.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Löwe
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.