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C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

eine übermäßige Menge
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Sie hat eine übermäßige Menge an Büchern auf ihrem Regal.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

Glücksspiel
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
Er wurde im Casino süchtig nach dem Glücksspiel.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

unhöflich
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Es wäre unhöflich, ihre freundliche Einladung abzulehnen.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

einheimisch
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Er ist ein Muttersprachler des Bengalischen.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

Glück
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indifferenz; gleichgültigkeit; apathie
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Seine Indifferenz gegenüber seinen Studien führte zu schlechten Noten im gesamten Semester.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

verwandeln
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
Die Raupe wird sich in einen Schmetterling verwandeln.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Niemand vertraute ihm, weil er ein bekannter Lügner war.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

wärmen
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Die Sonne erwärmt die Erde während des Tages.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

Disk / Datenspeichergerät
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Alle Daten werden auf einer Festplatte gespeichert.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

abfließen
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Er hat die Pasta vor dem Hinzufügen der Sauce abgelassen.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiker
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über antike Zivilisationen.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

glanz
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
Der Glanz des Stadtlebens zieht viele junge Menschen an.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

Genealoge
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
Der Genealoge entdeckte Aufzeichnungen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

körperliche Stärke
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Er benutzte seine körperliche Stärke, um die schwere Kiste zu heben.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

Handschuhe
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug warme Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

Flakgeschütz
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Das Flakgeschütz wurde positioniert, um die Militärbasis zu verteidigen.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

klagen
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Sie klagte über den Verlust ihres Kindheitshauses.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

befriedigen, erfreuen
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Es befriedigte ihn, zu wissen, dass seine Arbeit anerkannt wurde.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hydroponisch
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponische Landwirtschaft ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

Höhe
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
Die Wanderer erreichten nach stundenlangem Klettern eine hohe Höhe.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

Leugnung
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Seine Leugnung der Beteiligung an dem Skandal wurde mit Skepsis aufgenommen.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

austrocknen
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Die heiße Sonne kann Pflanzen in der Wüste schnell austrocknen.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

gierig
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
Der gierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete ohne Grund.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

weder noch
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Weder der Manager noch der Assistent konnten an dem Meeting teilnehmen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implizierbar
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
Die Bedeutung der Aussage ist nicht direkt klar, aber sie ist aus dem Kontext implizierbar.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

hochkarätig
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
Der CEO nahm an einer hochkarätigen Konferenz in New York teil.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

Artikel
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Jeder Artikel auf der Liste muss sorgfältig überprüft werden.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

klingeln
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
Die Glocke klingelt jede Stunde.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Desoxyribonukleinsäure
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Wissenschaftler extrahierten DNA aus den alten Knochen.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

Imkerei
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
Der Bauer baute einen neuen Imkerei, um Bio-Honig zu produzieren.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transfundieren
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
Der Arzt musste dem Patienten nach der Operation Blut transfundieren.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

Praktiker
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte medizinische Praktikerin.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxon
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Das Paradoxon der Freiheit ist, dass es Regeln erfordert.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

Farbe
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
Was ist deine Lieblingsfarbe, um die Schlafzimmerwände zu streichen?
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

rücksichtsvoll; aufmerksam
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Er ist immer rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den Gefühlen anderer.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

Schlucht
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Der Colorado River hat den Grand Canyon über Millionen von Jahren geformt.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

Datenbank
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Die Kundendaten des Unternehmens werden in einer sicheren Datenbank gespeichert.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

genetische Introgression
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
Introgression spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Pflanzenzucht.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

Schuld
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Sie fühlte überwältigende Schuld, nachdem sie den Geburtstag ihrer Mutter vergessen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

beschwerlich
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Die Erfüllung des Vertrags erwies sich als eine beschwerliche Aufgabe für das Unternehmen.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

Nachteil
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
Die Dominanz des Urdu brachte die Bengalen in eine benachteiligte Lage.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

Vakanz; ein leerer Platz oder eine unbesetzte Stelle
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
In unserem Unternehmen gibt es eine Vakanz für einen Softwareingenieur.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

Vergessenheit, Zerstörung, Verschwinden
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Sein Name verschwand mit der Zeit in der Vergessenheit.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

korrigierbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Die Fehler des Schülers waren mit Übung korrigierbar.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplastizität
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
Neuroplastizität ermöglicht es dem Gehirn, sich nach einer Verletzung neu zu verdrahten.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

verdammen / Fluch
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Er verdammte das ungerechte System in seiner Rede.
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

übermäßig formell oder korrekt
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
Sie sah prim aus in ihrem ordentlich gebügelten Kleid.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

aktivieren
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Sie drückte den Knopf, um die Maschine zu aktivieren.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

Asafoetida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Eine Prise Asafoetida fügt dem Linsencurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack hinzu.
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

harfe
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
Der Engel spielte eine wunderschöne Melodie auf der Harfe.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortisieren
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Sie planen, die Hypothek in 20 Jahren zu amortisieren.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

Bürgersteig
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Kinder spielten auf dem Bürgersteig.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

standards
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Hohe Standards inspirieren Wettbewerber.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

herabsetzen
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
Harte Worte können das Selbstvertrauen einer Person herabsetzen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

unangenehm
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Der Politiker war mit einem unangenehmen Skandal verbunden.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

makellos; fehlerfrei
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre makellose Leistung brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

Pullover
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
Sie trug einen warmen Pullover während des kalten Winterabends.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

Ökonom
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
Der Ökonom sagte einen Anstieg der Inflation voraus.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

scharf und unangenehm
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
Der scharfe Rauch vom Feuer ließ alle husten.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

Koexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
Die friedliche Koexistenz verschiedener Kulturen macht diese Stadt einzigartig.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

wimmeln
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
Der Wald wimmelt von Wildtieren.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

erwähnen
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Sie hat vergessen, die Uhrzeit des Treffens zu erwähnen.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

Morgenröte
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Die Fischer fuhren vor der Morgendämmerung hinaus, um die Morgenflut zu fangen.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

vorwegnehmen
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Die wirtschaftlichen Reformen präfigurierten große soziale Veränderungen.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

Volleyball
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Sie spielt jedes Wochenende Volleyball mit ihren Freunden.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

laut schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Die Autohupen schrillten die ganze Nacht.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

deins
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Dieser Stift ist deiner.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

Verifizierung
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
Die Bank verlangt eine Identitätsverifizierung, bevor ein Konto eröffnet wird.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

verehren
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Sie begannen, die Statue wie eine Gottheit zu verehren.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

Netzwerk
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Sie baute ein starkes berufliches Netzwerk auf.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

lügen
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Er wurde dabei erwischt, wie er über seine Noten log.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

Undankbarkeit
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Seine Undankbarkeit tat ihr weh, nachdem sie so viel für ihn getan hatte.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

Organisator
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Sie war die Hauptorganisatorin der internationalen Konferenz.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

im Gegensatz
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Er ist reich, im Gegensatz, sein Bruder kämpft finanziell.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

Ausruf
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Sie stieß einen Ausruf der Freude aus, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt reichte dem Gericht ein Dossier mit Beweismaterial vor.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.