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B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

versenken
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
Das Schiff sinkt im tiefen Ozean.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

Urlaub
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Ich plane, nächsten Sommer Urlaub am Strand zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminierung
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
Die Eliminierung von Emissionen hat Priorität.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

produzieren
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
Die Fabrik produziert Autos.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

Zögern
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Ihr Zögern, sich zu äußern, verzögerte die Entscheidung.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Sie bereitete sich mental auf die Prüfung vor.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

Schulden
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Hohe Schulden können zu einer Finanzkrise führen.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

Eisvogel
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
Der bunte Eisvogel tauchte in den Teich, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

penibel
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Sie war penibel in ihrer Aufmerksamkeit für Etikette.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

dezimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
Die Zahl 0,75 ist eine Dezimalzahl.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

Tadel / Kritik
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Sie tadelte ihn, weil er zu spät zum Treffen kam.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

modrig und muffig
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
Das Zimmer roch modrig, nachdem es monatelang geschlossen war.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

aushöhlen, überteuern
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Er hat versehentlich ein Loch in den Holztisch gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
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.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

ein einjähriges Tier, besonders ein Pferd
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
Der Bauer verkaufte das Yearling auf dem Viehmarkt.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

ohne
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

unerschrocken
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Der unerschrockene Reisende erkundete den Dschungel alleine.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

angehängt
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
Die Datei ist an die E-Mail angehängt.
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.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

Glück
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoistisch
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Er war zu egoistisch, um sein Essen mit anderen zu teilen.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

plötzlich
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
Das Auto hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Straße an.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

binden
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Diese Kraft bindet Quarks zusammen.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

Panzer
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
Der Panzer rollte mit mächtiger Rüstung über das Schlachtfeld.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

eigensinnig
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, auf jemanden zu hören.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

Kollege
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Er versuchte, durch den Nebel zu spähen, um seine Kollegen auf der anderen Seite zu sehen.
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

Bergsee
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Wir campierten in der Nähe eines ruhigen Bergsees in den Highlands.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

Drachenfrucht
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
Die Pitaya hat einen milden, süßen Geschmack und ein einzigartiges Aussehen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

Philatelie
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
Philatelie ist ein Hobby, das Menschen jeden Alters genießen.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

verpassen / fehlen
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Ich vermisse meine Familie, wenn ich ins Ausland reise.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

Straßenhändler
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
Der Straßenhändler ging durch das Dorf und verkaufte frische Früchte.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

Pomp, Pracht
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
Die Abschlusszeremonie war voller Pomp und Pracht.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

Expression

Ausdruck; Darstellung;
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers war ein schöner Ausdruck ihrer inneren Emotionen.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

schlagen
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Unser Team wird ihres im letzten Spiel schlagen.
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

Bezeichnung; Titel; Position; Status
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Seine Bezeichnung als Teamleiter brachte zusätzliche Verantwortlichkeiten und Befugnisse mit sich.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

absehen
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
Der Richter befahl dem Unternehmen, von unfairen Praktiken abzusehen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

verheerend
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen seiner verheerenden Sicherheitsverstöße mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

mit dem Fischfang verbunden
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Er hat ein tiefes Wissen über piscatorische Techniken und Fischarten.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

Ungleichheit
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Das Thema der Ungleichheit ist throughout in der Geschichte wichtig.
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

komisch
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
Er hatte einen komischen Sinn für Humor, der alle zum Lachen brachte.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

Konservierung
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
Die Erhaltung der Wälder ist entscheidend für die Klimastabilität.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

getrennt; weit voneinander entfernt; in Stücke
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Die beiden Gebäude sind weit voneinander entfernt.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

abstoßen
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Protonen stoßen sich gegenseitig ab.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

Astronom
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
Der Astronom beobachtete den neuen Kometen durch sein Teleskop.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

nicht mögen
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Ich mag es wirklich nicht, scharfes Essen zu essen.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

langsam; allmählich
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
Das Wetter wurde im Frühling allmählich wärmer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

unlösbar
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
Der Konflikt ist zu einem unlösbaren Problem geworden.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

unterrichten
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Sie unterrichtet Englisch an der örtlichen Schule.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

Kontroverse; Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
Die neue Politik löste eine große Kontroverse unter den Bürgern aus.
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

gesetzlich
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
Das Unternehmen muss alle gesetzlichen Vorschriften einhalten.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalisieren
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
Die Regierung unternahm Schritte, um die Beziehungen zu normalisieren.
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

Nafta
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
Die Fabrik lagerte Fässer mit Nafta für industrielle Zwecke.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

großes Buch oder Manuskript
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
Die Bibliothek beherbergt ein antikes Shakespeare-Folio.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

Glück
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

Ziel
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Das Erreichen von Energiezielen ist entscheidend für den globalen Fortschritt.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

Sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Die Studenten führten einen lustigen Sketch bei der Veranstaltung auf.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

kinetisch
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
Kinetische Energie steigt, je schneller sich das Objekt bewegt.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

Neigung
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Sie hat eine Neigung, seltene Bücher zu sammeln.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

Abgeschiedenheit
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende in völliger Abgeschiedenheit in ihrer Hütte.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

Meteorologie
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Meteorologie zu spezialisieren, um Wettermuster zu studieren.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

Gelände
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Die Soldaten mussten während der Mission schwieriges Gelände überqueren.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

wesentlich
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
Wasser ist essenziell für das Leben.
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

pharisäisch
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Sein pharisäisches Verhalten ließ die Menschen an seiner Aufrichtigkeit zweifeln.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

Schleifstein
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Der Schmied schärfte seine Klinge auf dem Schleifstein.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

Sprung
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
Der Athlet machte einen perfekten Sprung über die hohe Stange.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

mitfühlend; barmherzig
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
Die mitfühlende Krankenschwester nahm sich zusätzliche Zeit, um die besorgten Patienten zu trösten.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

dicht
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
Der Wald war dicht mit hohen Kiefern bewachsen.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

Jähzornige Person
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Er ist so ein jähzorniger Mensch, dass er oft Streitereien anfängt.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
Das Mikroskop kann kleine Objekte zur besseren Beobachtung vergrößern.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

unerwünscht; nicht gewollt; unwillkommen
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Die unerwünschte Nachricht ruinierte ihre Urlaubspläne.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nackt; ohne Kleidung; entblößt; unbedeckt
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
Die nackte Wahrheit über die Situation schockierte alle.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

intuitiv
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
Die Software hat ein intuitives Design, das die Nutzung einfach macht.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

herablassend
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Ihr herablassender Ton verärgerte ihre Kollegen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

äußere Hülle
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Die Schlange verliert ihre äußere Hülle, wenn sie wächst.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

betrunken
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
Er war zu betrunken, um geradeaus zu laufen.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

Oktavo (Buchgröße, die durch das Falten eines Blattes in acht Teile entsteht)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
Die alte Bibliothek enthielt seltene Oktavo-Ausgaben von Shakespeare.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

wieder einstellen
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, den suspendierten Mitarbeiter wieder einzustellen.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Er blieb ein unnachgiebiger Gegner des Fortschritts.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfekt; fehlerfrei; ausgezeichnet
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Sie lieferte eine perfekte Aufführung auf der Bühne.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

Metaphysik
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Sie studierte Metaphysik, um die Prinzipien der Existenz jenseits der physischen Wissenschaft zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

Tuch
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Sie trug ein rotes Tuch auf dem Kopf.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

güte
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Ihre Güte war in der Art und Weise, wie sie mit anderen umging, offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.