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B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

schwer
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
Der Patient wurde bei dem Unfall schwer verletzt.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

korrigieren
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler von ihrem Missverständnis zu befreien.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

Kranz; Blumenkranz;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
Die Braut trug einen schönen Blumenkranz während der traditionellen Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litanei
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
Der Politiker gab eine lange Liste von Versprechungen während des Wahlkampfs.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

erfinden oder zubereiten
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Er erdachte eine Geschichte, um seine Abwesenheit zu erklären.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

pfeifen
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Er pfeift gern, während er arbeitet.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

Zentaur
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
Der Zentaur ist eine bekannte Figur in der griechischen Mythologie.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

unfühlbar
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Es gab ein unfühlbares Gefühl der Angst im Raum.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

auftriebsfähig, heiter
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten aufmunternd.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

abschaffen
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das alte Steuersystem abzuschaffen.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

Schützling
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Der junge Künstler war der Schützling eines berühmten Malers.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

kardiologisch
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
Der Patient wurde mit einer kardialen Erkrankung aufgenommen.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

Hose
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Sie kaufte eine neue Hose für die Party.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

Qualifikation; Fähigkeit
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Sie hat die richtigen Qualifikationen für diesen Ingenieurjob.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

der Stadtrand
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Sie bauten eine neue Fabrik am Stadtrand der Stadt.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

Senilität
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Seine Vergesslichkeit wurde der Senilität zugeschrieben.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

füttern
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Sie füttert jeden Morgen die Vögel.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

betroffen; beeinflusst
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Die von der Flut betroffenen Gebiete benötigen sofortige Hilfe.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensiv
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Er wurde defensiv, als er wegen seiner Arbeit kritisiert wurde.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

Juli
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Der Juli ist oft der heißeste Monat des Jahres.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

gesund
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
Regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung halten den Körper gesund.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

Zitat; Kostenangebot
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Der Artikel begann mit einem berühmten Zitat von Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

eine Person mit einem unwiderstehlichen Drang zu stehlen
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
Der Kleptomane wurde wieder beim Ladendiebstahl erwischt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

schieben
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Er schob die Kiste in die Ecke.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

Gesetzvollzug
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
Die Polizei ist für den Gesetzvollzug verantwortlich.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

Ekstase
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
Sie war in völliger Ekstase, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

Unterstützung
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
Die Unterstützung des Promis erhöhte den Verkauf des Produkts.
B1 noun trend

trend

Trend
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
Der aktuelle Trend der Abholzung ist alarmierend.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

Fetisch
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Die Dorfbewohner behandelten die Statue als einen mächtigen Fetisch.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

vollständig
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
Das Treffen war eine vollständige Katastrophe.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

Treppe
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Er stolperte auf der Treppe und fiel hin.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

schön; hübsch; attraktiv
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fesselnd
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Der Film war fesselnd, er hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende gefesselt.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.
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 /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

Nieselregen
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
Der sanfte Nieselregen setzte sich den ganzen Morgen fort und ließ alles neblig erscheinen.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

brauchen
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Ich brauche Hilfe mit meiner Hausaufgabe.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

freiwillig
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Sie half freiwillig ihren Nachbarn während des Notfalls.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

Kapitel
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Ich habe gerade das erste Kapitel des Romans beendet.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

Studio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Die Sängerin nahm ihr neues Lied im Studio auf.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

sieb
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um die Pasta abzusieben.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

Bestätigung
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
Tägliche Bestätigung des Selbstwerts steigert das Vertrauen.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

Lehnsherr
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Der Ritter schwor seinem Lehnsherrn Treue.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

hinterhältig
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Er verwendete einen hinterhältigen Plan, um die Kontrolle über das Unternehmen zu übernehmen.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

Effigie; Protestfigur
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
Die Demonstranten verbrannten eine Effigie des korrupten Politikers auf dem Platz.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

Rezitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Der Rezitationswettbewerb fand im Auditorium statt.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

klimatische Bedingungen
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Für Schneefall sind bestimmte klimatische Bedingungen erforderlich.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

Nach Wasser oder Mineralien mit einer Wahrsagerstab suchen; oder mit Flüssigkeit durchnässen oder löschen.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Der Bauer versuchte, im trockenen Feld nach Wasser zu suchen.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

ehelich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Sie feierten ihr eheliches Glück mit einer Hochzeitsreise.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

Allgegenwart
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
Die Allgegenwart von Smartphones hat die Kommunikation verändert.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

sich schnell drehen
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
Der Tänzer drehte sich wild zum Trommelrhythmus.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

Schublade
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Sie legte ihren Schmuck in die obere Schublade der Kommode.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

Chiffon
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Chiffonkleid auf der Party.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
Die Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt, also hat sie sie durch eine neue ersetzt.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

übernatürlich
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Sie hatte eine preternatürliche Fähigkeit, in jeder Krise ruhig zu bleiben.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

eigenartig; seltsam; ungewöhnlich
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Sie hat eine eigenartige Art zu sprechen.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

wackeln
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
Der Tisch begann zu wackeln, als er sich darauf lehnte.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

trügerisch; scheinbar existierend, aber nicht real; täuschend
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
Das Versprechen von leichtem Geld erwies sich als trügerisch und täuschend.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

Krankschreibung vortäuschen
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Er versuchte, sich krank zu stellen, um der Schule zu entkommen.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

Begierde
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Er nahm das Angebot mit Begierde an.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

sanft und gehorsam; bescheiden; geduldig
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er sanft und bescheiden.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

Tierkreiszeichen
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
Was ist dein Tierkreiszeichen?
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

bemerkenswert; außergewöhnlich; beachtenswert;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Seine Genesung von der Krankheit war bemerkenswert.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

erschrocken
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
Das Kind war durch den lauten Lärm erschrocken.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

Kaufkraft
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
Wegen der Inflation ist die Kaufkraft der Menschen gesunken.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

werfen
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
Der Fischer wirft seine Angel ins Wasser.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

krönen
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
Der König wurde in einer großen Zeremonie gekrönt.
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

schwarzes Salz
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Fügen Sie eine Prise schwarzes Salz hinzu, um den Geschmack des Obstsalats zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

stolpern
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Er stolperte über den unebenen Gehweg.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

irakisch
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
Die irakische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

Tangentialität
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
Der Kreis und die Linie sind an einem Punkt in einem Zustand der Tangentialität.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

die bedacht werden kann, überlegbar
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
Die Beweise waren substanziell und überlegbar.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

anthropologie
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Anthropologie zu studieren.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

gewaltsam übernehmen
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Während des Krieges übernahmen die Soldaten gewaltsam die Häuser der Dorfbewohner.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

vorausahnen
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten auf einen bevorstehenden Sturm hin.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Sein aberrantes Verhalten schockierte alle bei der Besprechung.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

prahlen
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Seine Besessenheit mit Mode wurde als bloßes Prahlen abgetan.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete den ganzen Tag auf der Baustelle.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Schlamm / Verwicklung
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
Das Auto blieb nach dem starken Regen im Schlamm stecken.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.