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A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

Sicht
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
Der Anblick des Sonnenuntergangs verschlug ihr den Atem.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

Ausgabe
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Die Verwaltung der Ausgaben ist entscheidend für die Budgetierung.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

vielseitig; vielfältig
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Das Unternehmen hat vielfältige geschäftliche Interessen, einschließlich Technologie, Finanzen und Gesundheitswesen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

wohnen
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Sie wohnen in einem großen Haus am Fluss.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Seine Selbstbeherrschung während der Krise war bemerkenswert.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

Lack
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
Der Tischler lackierte den Tisch, um ihm eine glänzende Oberfläche zu geben.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimistisch
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Trotz der Herausforderungen blieb sie optimistisch in Bezug auf die Zukunft.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

Firewall
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Eine Firewall schützt Netzwerke vor Cyberangriffen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Injektion
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
Die Krankenschwester gab mir eine Injektion, um die Infektion zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Ein Bachlauf floss durch die Wiese.
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

Eine Idee oder ein Gefühl tief in den Geist von jemandem einfließen lassen
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
Der Lehrer versuchte, den Schülern eine Liebe zum Lernen zu vermitteln.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

veraltet
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
Das Büro verwendet immer noch ein veraltetes Ablagesystem.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

Spielhalle
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Die Kinder verbrachten den Nachmittag im Spielhallen.
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.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

Fällungsmittel
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
Der Chemiker fügte der Lösung ein Fällungsmittel hinzu, um die Reaktion zu beobachten.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

verfolgen
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
Verfolge nicht zwei Hasen gleichzeitig.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

Erklärung; Ankündigung; Proklamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung des Präsidenten markierte einen historischen Moment für die Nation.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

fluss
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
Der Fluss von Informationen muss gesichert werden.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

Meerjungfrau
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
Das kleine Mädchen liebte Geschichten über Meerjungfrauen, die unter dem Meer lebten.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lasterhaft
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
Das Magazin wurde für seinen lasterhaften Inhalt kritisiert.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

bedingungen
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Die Bedingungen des Vertrags sind klar im Vertrag dargelegt.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

beste
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Sie ist die beste Schülerin in der Klasse.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

tiefe Nachdenklichkeit
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Sie saß in tiefer Nachdenklichkeit, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fördern
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
Das Programm hat zum Ziel, die Kreativität bei jungen Studenten zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

walnuss
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, Walnüsse mit Honig zum Frühstück zu essen.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

angeboren
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Er hat ein angeborenes Gefühl der Loyalität.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

verfügbar für rechtliche Schritte
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
Der Anwalt bestätigte, dass der Beweis vor Gericht verwertbar war.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

Stoß
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Er stieß versehentlich gegen die Tür.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

abdichten
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Er hat die Fensterrahmen abgedichtet, um den Luftzug zu stoppen.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidieren
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Vermögenswerte zu liquidieren, um die Gläubiger zu bezahlen.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

Türmatte
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Türmatte ab, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

bereitgestellt
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel stellte allen Gästen ein kostenloses Frühstück zur Verfügung.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

Fenster
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
bitte öffnen Sie das Fenster für frische Luft.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

gesetzbezogen
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Der Philosoph diskutierte die nomische Notwendigkeit der natürlichen Gesetze.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

Wohnsitz
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Er erklärte Kanada als seinen rechtlichen Wohnsitz.
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

erzieherisch; lehrreich; informativ
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
Die Dokumentation war sehr lehrreich und informativ.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

Dämmerung
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Wir gingen zusammen im ruhigen Dämmerlicht nach Hause.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

rücksichtslos
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Es war rücksichtslos von ihm, nachts laute Musik zu spielen.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

persönlich
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
Sie teilte einige persönliche Details über ihre Familie.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

auflösen
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
Der Zucker wird schnell in heißem Tee aufgelöst.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

wiederherstellen
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es ist notwendig, die Tradition der Studentenpolitik wiederherzustellen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

Rille / Rhythmus
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
Der DJ ließ die Menge zum Groove tanzen.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

Epigramm
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Oscar Wilde war berühmt für seine scharfsinnigen Epigramme.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

Fermentation, chemische Veränderung durch Hefe oder Bakterien
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
Die Fermentation von Trauben erzeugt Wein.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

Geburt
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
Der Arzt erklärte den Studenten die Phasen der Geburt.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

Steuermann
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
Der Steuermann gab Anweisungen an das Ruderteam.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

Überwachung
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
Überwachung stellt sicher, dass Standards eingehalten werden.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

Entführer
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
Die Polizei verhaftete den Entführer nach einer langen Suche.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

gemeinnützig
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Sie arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die Kindern hilft.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

macerieren
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Der Koch macerierte das Obst in Wein, bevor er es servierte.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

Kolumnist
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
Der Kolumnist schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

falsch
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
Der Sänger war während der Aufführung leicht falsch.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

einsperren
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Der Gefangene wurde in einer dunklen Zelle eingesperrt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

quälen / Egge
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
Die tragische Nachricht hat die ganze Familie gequält.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

giftig; toxisch; tödlich
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
Die Schlange ist sehr giftig und gefährlich.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

Literaten
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
Die Veranstaltung wurde von Dichtern, Kritikern und anderen Mitgliedern der Literaten besucht.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

schnell gerade nach unten fallen
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Die Aktienpreise fielen nach dem plötzlichen Marktcrash.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Bogen
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zog seinen Bogen und zielte auf das Ziel.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Muschel
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Priester blies in die Muschel, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

Patronym
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
In vielen Kulturen stammen Nachnamen vom Patronym ab.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

Redlichkeit; Integrität
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit in Geschäftsangelegenheiten verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

Pullover;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Wollpullover an dem kalten Winterabend.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

eng
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
Der Knoten war zu eng, um ihn zu lösen.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

vollständig; absolut; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Der Film war eine völlige Katastrophe an der Kinokasse.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

verwirrt
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Sie war wegen der komplizierten Anweisungen verwirrt.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

Viper
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
Die Viper wickelte sich auf, als sie Gefahr spürte.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

Absolvent
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Sie wird nächstes Jahr von der Universität abschließen.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

kostspielig
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Ihr Fehler erwies sich als sehr kostspielig für das Unternehmen.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

schließen
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
Aus den Beweisen schloss der Detektiv, dass der Verdächtige log.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

Start
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Start des Flugzeugs wurde aufgrund des schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

moschus
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
Das Parfüm enthielt natürlichen Moschus, der ihm einen exotischen Duft verlieh.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

Umsetzung
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
Die ordnungsgemäße Umsetzung von Richtlinien ist entscheidend.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradiert
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Die Dorfbewohner wurden gezwungen, in degradierten Bedingungen zu leben.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

himmelblau
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Ihre himmelblauen Augen funkelten im Sonnenlicht.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

Mietvertrag; Leasingvertrag
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Sie unterschrieben einen Zwei-Jahres-Vertrag für die Wohnung.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

Dame; Frau mit guten Manieren;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
Die ältere Dame überquerte die Straße mit Hilfe ihres Gehstockes.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

Taschentuch
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
Sie benutzte ein Taschentuch, um ihre Nase abzuwischen.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
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.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

groß und dünn
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
Der große, dünne Teenager ragte über seine Klassenkameraden hinaus.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

Emitieren
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
Die Fabrik emittiert Rauch in die Atmosphäre.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

Budget
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
Die Familie hat ein Budget erstellt, um ihre Ausgaben zu verwalten.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

Papst oder ein hochrangiger Bischof
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
Der Papst richtete eine Ansprache an die Nation in einer Fernsehansprache.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

mitteilung
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
Die Mitteilung auf dem Brett kündigte die Schließung der Schule an.
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Nebel
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
Dichter Nebel bedeckte heute Morgen die Autobahn.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

Liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Der Manager hat die Mitarbeiterliste für die nächste Woche aktualisiert.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

sympathisch
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Sie fanden das Café ein sympathischer Ort, um sich zu treffen und zu reden.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

Destillation
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
Destillation wird häufig zur Herstellung alkoholischer Getränke verwendet.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.