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B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demonstrieren
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Sie zeigte ihr Interesse an dem Projekt durch aktive Teilnahme.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

Reaktionsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Der Manager schätzte ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Kundenfeedback.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

fremd
Meaning
Belonging to or coming from another country.
Example
She loves studying foreign languages.
Sie liebt es, fremde Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

verehren
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Die Studenten verehrten ihren Lehrer für seine Weisheit.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

streng; auf eine unflexible Weise
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Die Regeln werden in dieser Institution streng angewendet.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

Pflege, Förderung, Entwicklung
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Eine nurturing Umgebung hilft Kindern, zu gedeihen.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalität
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
Verschmutzung ist eine negative Externalität der Industrialisierung.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

schlecht
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Er fühlte sich schlecht, nachdem er die Grippe bekommen hatte.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforieren
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Die Maschine kann Papierblätter perforieren, um das Reißen zu erleichtern.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hypnotismus
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
Der Magier hielt das Publikum in einem Zustand des Mesmerismus.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

kumulativ
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
Die kumulative Wirkung von Stress kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

Monopolisierung
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
Die Monopolisierung der Industrien kann die Verbraucherwahl einschränken.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

braten
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Sie brät Eier zum Frühstück jeden Morgen.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

Lunge
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Rauchen kann ernsthafte Schäden an deinen Lungen verursachen.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

verhaften
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
Die Polizei konnte den Dieb nach einer langen Verfolgung festnehmen.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

sich versammeln, sich treffen
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
Menschen versammeln sich jeden Abend auf dem Stadtplatz.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

tapfer; heldenhaft
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
Der tapfere Soldat kämpfte tapfer, um sein Land zu schützen.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

hemmend
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Die hemmenden Maßnahmen behinderten das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

geheime Versammlung
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Die Führer trafen sich in einem geheimen Konklave, um die Strategie zu besprechen.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

Lipogenese
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Übermäßige Kohlenhydrataufnahme fördert die Lipogenese und die Fettspeicherung.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

Ornithologe
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
Der Ornithologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung von Zugvögeln.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

natürlich
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Sie ist in Mathematik natürlich hervorragend.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

Essgewohnheiten
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Die Entwicklung guter Essgewohnheiten führt zu besserer Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrem durstig
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Nach dem Wandern in der Wüste war er extrem durstig.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

fehlerhaft, inkorrekt
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Seine Annahmen waren völlig fehlerhaft.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

mit großer Kraft werfen
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
Der Junge warf einen Stein in den Fluss.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respektvoll
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Er war immer respektvoll gegenüber seinen Lehrern.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

Reifen
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
Der Reifen des Autos platzte auf der Autobahn.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

ablenken / ausweichen
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
Der Schild hat den eintreffenden Pfeil abgelenkt.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

skeptisch; misstrauisch; der Wahrheit von etwas zweifelnd
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Viele Wissenschaftler bleiben skeptisch gegenüber der neuen Theorie.
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

Abspaltung
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
Das Startup war eine Abspaltung eines großen Tech-Unternehmens.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

Debatte
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
Die politische Debatte dauerte drei Stunden mit leidenschaftlichen Argumenten.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

Hammer
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Sie benutzte einen Hammer, um den Bilderrahmen an die Wand zu nageln.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

Muttersprache
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Kinder lernen am besten in ihrer Muttersprache.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

verkürzen
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
Der Artikel wurde gekürzt, um in den begrenzten Raum zu passen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

durchlässig
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Der Boden hier ist durchlässig für Regenwasser.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

prächtig; ausgezeichnet; sehr beeindruckend
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
Das Schloss sah beim Sonnenuntergang prächtig aus.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

erschöpfend
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Die Athleten hatten eine erschöpfende Trainingseinheit.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

löschen
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Die Feuerwehrleute konnten das Feuer innerhalb einer Stunde löschen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

zusätzlich
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern zusätzliche Hausaufgaben.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

kapazität
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
Die Kapazität des Teleskops ist unvergleichlich.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

einfach, ungeschmückt
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
Der Raum war einfach, mit nur einem Tisch und einem Stuhl.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

Trainer
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
Der Fitnesstrainer half mir, meine Haltung zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
Der Richter versprach, die Gerechtigkeit um jeden Preis aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

rülpsen
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
Nach dem Trinken der Limonade rülpste er laut.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Reservierung
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Ich habe eine Reservierung im Restaurant für heute Abend gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

in Arbeit
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Es gibt mehrere neue Projekte in Arbeit im Unternehmen.
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.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

kneten
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Sie knetet den Teig, bis er glatt wird.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

ein milder oder indirekter Begriff, der durch einen als zu hart oder direkt empfundenen ersetzt wird
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
Der Ausdruck 'von uns gegangen' ist ein Euphemismus für 'gestorben'.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

Schießpulver
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
Schießpulver wurde im alten China erfunden.
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.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hypnotisch
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
Die Musik hatte einen hypnotischen Effekt auf das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

zinnia
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
Der Garten war mit leuchtenden Zinnien in verschiedenen Farben gefüllt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

Schwäche; Krankheit; Gebrechlichkeit
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters und verschiedener Gebrechen blieb er geistig scharf und wachsam.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

unterbelichtet, unbeachtet
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
Das Foto war unterbelichtet und sah zu dunkel aus.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

oberflächlich; seicht; Mangel an tieferem Wissen
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
Das seichte Wasser ist perfekt für Kinder zum Spielen.
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industriell
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
Industrielle Sektoren steigern den Export.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

gebraucht
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
Dies ist ein gebrauchtes Auto.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Der Prozess, Text in kleinere Einheiten wie Wörter, Phrasen oder Symbole für die Analyse zu zerlegen.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP verwendet Tokenisierung, um Text in kleinere Einheiten zu zerlegen.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

konzentrieren
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Sie versuchte, sich trotz des Lärms auf ihr Studium zu konzentrieren.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

jedoch
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Die Reise war lang; jedoch war sie angenehm.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

eilen
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Er eilte zum Bahnhof, um den Zug zu erwischen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Seine Geschicklichkeit beim Klavierspielen erstaunte das Publikum.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

Exzellenz
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Seine Exzellenz der Botschafter nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

fortschritt
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Fortschritte in Recyclingtechnologien können die Umweltverschmutzung bekämpfen.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

saal; gang
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
Die Abschlussfeier fand in der großen Halle der Universität statt.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

Permutation
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
Das Puzzle kann gelöst werden, indem alle möglichen Permutationen der Kacheln ausprobiert werden.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
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.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

weise
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Es war weise von ihm, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Sie versuchte, ihre Verspätung zu rationalisieren, indem sie den Verkehr beschuldigte.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerieren
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Die Eidechse kann ihren verlorenen Schwanz regenerieren.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

häretisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
Der Priester verurteilte das Buch als häretisch.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

schließen, nah
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie gehen.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

Gift
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
Der Biss der Schlange enthält tödliches Gift.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

ein kleiner Stall oder Käfig für Hühner oder andere Vögel
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
Der Bauer überprüfte jeden Morgen die Hühner im Stall.
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Anpassung
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
Der Arzt hat eine Anpassung an der Medikation des Patienten vorgenommen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

nörgelnd
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Seine nörgelnde Einstellung macht Teamarbeit schwierig.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

Wohltäter; Mäzen; Spender
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
Der anonyme Wohltäter spendete Millionen an das Krankenhaus.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplantieren
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Die Ärzte transplantierten eine Niere in den Patienten.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimistisch
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Sie ist optimistisch über den Erfolg ihres neuen Projekts.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.