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B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

lügnerisch
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
Der Politiker war bekannt für seine lügnerischen Aussagen.
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

ja
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
Ja, ich gehe mit dir in den Laden.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

eine Brücke bauen, Verbindungen herstellen
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
Die neue Initiative überbrückt die Kluft zwischen städtischer und ländlicher Entwicklung.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Karte
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Sie reichte mir ihre Visitenkarte nach dem Treffen.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

Handgelenk
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Er trug eine Uhr an seinem Handgelenk.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

Esslöffel
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Sie rührte die Suppe mit einem Esslöffel.
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Eltern
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
Beide Eltern von ihm sind Lehrer.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

Tod
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
Der Tod des großen Führers wurde von der ganzen Nation betrauert.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
Der Politiker versuchte, sich durch übertriebene Behauptungen zu vergrößern.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

zynisch; skeptische Person
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
Der alte Zyniker glaubte, dass Politiker nur daran interessiert waren, Stimmen zu bekommen.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
Die Welt bewegt sich hin zu einer digitalen Wirtschaft.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

weiße Ameise
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Weiße Ameisen haben die Holzmöbel in unserem Haus beschädigt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

etwas
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Ich denke, dass etwas mit meinem Telefon nicht stimmt.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
Die Mango ist als die Königin der Früchte bekannt.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

Bereich
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
Der Fall fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich dieses Gerichts.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

mit Frauen oder der mütterlichen Seite der Familie verbunden
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
Sie kam von der mütterlichen Seite einer edlen Familie.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropisch
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat vieler tropischer Arten.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Ihre Augen waren so ausdrucksvoll, dass keine Worte nötig waren.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

Mauersegler
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
Der Mauersegler baute sein Nest unter der Brücke.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

Orgie
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
Der Roman beschrieb eine skandalöse Orgie in einer wohlhabenden Villa.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

Parken
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
Es gab keinen verfügbaren Parkplatz in der Nähe des Restaurants.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

lokal; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
Die lokalen Leute sind sehr freundlich.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

Feuerstoß
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Die Soldaten rückten unter einem Feuerstoß vor.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

elegant und glänzend
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
Sie fuhr ein glänzendes schwarzes Sportauto.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

avantgardistisch
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Avantgarde-Designs definieren das kulinarische Erlebnis neu.
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

Launch
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Wir haben ein Launch genommen, um den Fluss zu überqueren.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Lernen Sie gebräuchliche Phrasen für den täglichen Gebrauch.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

Aggressivität
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Seine Rede war voller Aggressivität und Drohungen.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

Bedauern
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Sie empfand tiefes Bedauern über ihre harten Worte.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

Ruhm; Ehre; Pracht
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
Der Athlet sonnte sich im Ruhm des Gewinns der olympischen Goldmedaille.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

Kaffee
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Ich brauche eine Tasse Kaffee, um meinen Morgen zu beginnen.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

Ablagerung, der Vorgang des Absetzens von etwas
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
Flussablagerungen führen zur Bildung neuer Landmassen.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

dunkel
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Sie gingen mit Fackeln durch die dunkle Höhle.
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

paradigmatisch
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
Ihre Erfolgsgeschichte ist paradigmatisch für die Chancen, die Bildung bieten kann.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

ankunft; der akt des ankommens
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
Die Ankunft des Zuges wurde um zwei Stunden verzögert.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrem durstig
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Nach dem Wandern in der Wüste war er extrem durstig.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

liebevoll
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Sie umarmte ihre Großmutter liebevoll.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

Glück
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirieren
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis strebt danach, zukünftige Generationen zu inspirieren.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
Zusammenarbeit stellt eine effektive Problemlösung sicher.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

Krug
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Der Diener füllte den Krug mit frischem Wasser.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

Zielsetzung
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
Effektive Zielsetzung hilft Einzelpersonen, fokussiert und motiviert zu bleiben.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

das Apostroph
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Du brauchst ein Apostroph im Wort 'children’s'.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

Leihpferd, abgedroschen
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
Das alte Leihpferd zog immer noch die Kutsche.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

Mitgliedschaft
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
Die Mitgliedschaft des Landes in der Organisation feierte 50 Jahre.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

über
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
Das Buch liegt über dem Tisch.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

alte Tauwerkfasern
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Die Schiffbauer verwendeten Oakum, um die Ritzen in den Holzplanken zu versiegeln.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Homogenität
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
Die kulturelle Homogenität des Dorfes ließ es einheitlich wirken.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

verbergen
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
Er versuchte, seine Enttäuschung hinter einem Lächeln zu verbergen.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

vernebeln
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Sein Geist war durch Erschöpfung verwirrt.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

Ablehnung
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
Der Politiker gab eine deutliche Ablehnung der umstrittenen Bemerkungen ab.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

Chamäleon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Das Chamäleon änderte seine Farbe von grün zu braun.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

Wiederholung
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
Der Schauspieler nahm seine Rolle in der Fortsetzung wieder auf.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
Die Entscheidung basierte ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversiv
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Die Gruppe wurde wegen ihrer subversiven Aktivitäten verboten.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

geschwollen, pompös
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war so pompös, dass viele Studenten das Interesse verloren.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Die komplizierten Anweisungen haben nur dazu beigetragen, ihn zu verwirren.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

sollen
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
Ich werde vor Sonnenuntergang zurückkehren.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Verkäufe
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

Beweise oder Gründe anführen
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
Der Anwalt führte mehrere Beispiele an, um seinen Fall zu unterstützen.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

entführen
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
Der Kriminelle versuchte, das Kind am helllichten Tag zu entführen.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

umgeben
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Die Berge umgeben das kleine Tal.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

winzig
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Sie leistete nur einen winzigen Beitrag zum Projekt.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

drosseln/geschwindigkeit kontrollieren
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
Der Fahrer drosselte den Motor, um das Auto zu verlangsamen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

misstrauisch
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Sie war misstrauisch, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

Moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment, während ich Ihre Bestellung überprüfe.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
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 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

Anfänger
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Als Anfänger in der Programmierung brauchte sie ständige Anleitung.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

Nachkommenschaft, Abkömmlinge, Erben
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Die Lehren des Philosophen haben viele Generationen der Nachkommenschaft beeinflusst.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

unvorbereitet
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Er war unvorbereitet für die schwierige Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

schwammig
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Der Kuchen hatte eine leichte und schwammige Textur.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

tippen
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Sie kann sehr schnell auf dem Computer tippen.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

Kampher
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Der Tempel war mit dem duftenden Rauch von brennendem Kampher gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.