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A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

langsam
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Sie ging langsam zur Tür.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

Kraut
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Basilikum ist ein beliebtes Kraut in der italienischen Küche.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

virtuelle Klassenräume
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Virtuelle Klassenräume ermöglichen das Fernlernen für Schüler weltweit.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

plötzlicher Ausbruch von Wut oder Emotion
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
Sie hatte während des Treffens einen wütenden Ausbruch.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

Energie
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großer Energie und Entschlossenheit an.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

Unfall; Missgeschick; Pech
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Der Küchenunfall führte zu einem verbrannten Abendessen.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

Bus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

Schaden anrichten
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
Der Sturm richtete großen Schaden in den Küstendörfern an.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

Zusatz
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
Der Bericht enthielt einen Zusatz mit aktualisierten Statistiken.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantie
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
Das Unternehmen garantiert eine Rückerstattung, wenn das Produkt fehlerhaft ist.
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 /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

vermitteln
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Sie wurde gebeten, zwischen den beiden Unternehmen zu vermitteln.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

auf halbem Weg; in der Mitte
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
Das Projekt ist auf halbem Weg zur Fertigstellung.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

korrespondieren
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Ich korrespondiere regelmäßig mit meinen alten Freunden.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

Überlegenheit; höchste Autorität oder Macht
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Das Land etablierte die maritime Überlegenheit in der Region.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

Zufall
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Es war ein seltsamer Zufall, dass sie beide dasselbe Kleid zur Party trugen.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

vielfalt
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
Biodiversität fördert die Stabilität und Resilienz von Ökosystemen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

dringend
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
Der dringende Zustand des Patienten erforderte sofortige Chirurgie.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

Delirium
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation aufgrund starker Medikamente Delirium.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

plötzlich und unerwartet; ohne Vorwarnung
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
Das Meeting endete abrupt, als der Strom ausfiel.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

anstiften
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

düster; deprimierend; traurig
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
Das Wetter war düster mit starkem Regen und dunklen Wolken.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

volle und klare Stimme
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
Die orotunde Stimme des Schauspielers füllte das Theater.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

Senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Er ist der Senior Manager in der Abteilung.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

lästern
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Er wurde beschuldigt, während der hitzigen Diskussion zu lästern.
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 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

endemisch
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
Der Bengalische Tiger ist endemisch im indischen Subkontinent.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

hungrig; gierig; eifrig
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Der Hund fraß hungrig, nachdem er stundenlang nichts gegessen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

unbeabsichtigt, unbeabsichtigt
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
Ihr unbeabsichtigter Fehler verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

Fahrzeug; Auto; Mittel
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Das Elektrofahrzeug wird heutzutage immer beliebter.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

notieren
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Bitte notieren Sie sich die wichtigen Punkte während der Vorlesung.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

leichte spöttische Bemerkungen
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Ihre Gespräche waren voll von leichten spöttischen Bemerkungen und Witzen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

Altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Die Braut und der Bräutigam standen während der Zeremonie vor dem Altar.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

Henker
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
Der Henker bereitete den Galgen für den verurteilten Gefangenen vor.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

Mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
Der Mynah-Vogel wiederholte jedes Wort, das ich sagte.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

verärgern
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
Die ungerechte Behandlung verärgerte die Arbeiter.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

Blüte
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Blüte.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

Pragmatismus
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Sein Pragmatismus half, die Finanzkrise zu lösen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

wertschätzen
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Sie wertschätzt die Erinnerungen an ihr Kinderheim.
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.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

Zeitpunkt
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Gutes Timing ist in Geschäftsgesprächen entscheidend.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

stolz gehen
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Er lief stolz über die Bühne, nachdem er den Preis gewonnen hatte.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

diät
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Er folgt einer strengen vegetarischen Diät.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

unglücklicher Mensch
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
Der arme unglückliche Mensch wurde ohne Obdach in der Kälte zurückgelassen.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

Nährstoff
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Pflanzen nehmen Nährstoffe aus dem Boden für das Wachstum auf.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

leicht zu bedienen
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Dieses Taschenmesser ist sehr nützlich, wenn du campen gehst.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

Schulterklappe
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
Die Uniform des Generals hatte an jeder Schulter eine goldene Schulterklappe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

Personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
Das Unternehmen stellt mehr Personal für seine neue Filiale ein.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

Cremeapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
Der Cremeapfel hat eine süße und cremige Textur.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

manipulieren
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
Die Wahl wurde von korrupten Beamten manipuliert.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

betrügen
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Investoren zu betrügen.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

Glück
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

Monitor, überwachen
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

zittern
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Ihre Stimme zitterte, als sie vor der Menge sprach.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

Glück
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

klimafest
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Klimafeste Pflanzen können extreme Wetterbedingungen überleben.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

Ahnenreihe
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Der Hund hat eine Ahnenreihe, die mehrere Generationen zurückverfolgt werden kann.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

Beispiel
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Sie ist ein Beispiel für Freundlichkeit und Großzügigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
Der Politiker sah sich scharfer Kritik aus der Öffentlichkeit gegenüber.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

Glück
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

selbst
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Sie haben das Problem selbst gelöst.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

Ration
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Während des Krieges erhielt jede Familie eine wöchentliche Ration Reis.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

aufputzen
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Sie war mit billigen Schmuck aufputzen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

makellos
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Sein Ruf blieb makellos trotz der Anschuldigungen.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

Gangrän
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Wenn unbehandelt, kann die Wunde zu Gangrän führen.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

Vogel Feder
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
Der Pfau hat wunderschöne bunte Federn.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

Exodus
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Es gab einen plötzlichen Exodus von Arbeitern, nachdem der Streik begann.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

Nachkriegszeit
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
Die Nachkriegszeit erlebte ein erhebliches Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

Fragebogen
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Die Teilnehmer füllten einen detaillierten Fragebogen zu ihren Gewohnheiten aus.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

languid; träge; schwach
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich matt und musste sich ausruhen.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

Bombenschütze
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
Der Bombenschütze warf die Bomben mit Präzision ab.
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

Zustand
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
Er wollte den Status quo bei der Arbeit beibehalten.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

Schal
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

erinnern
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
Bitte erinnere mich, sie morgen anzurufen.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

klagen
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Sie klagte nicht über ihr Unglück, sondern arbeitete härter, um ihr Leben zu verbessern.