C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)

Meaning

A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.

Example

She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.

Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

Therapie

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

Gentherapie bietet Hoffnung für genetische Störungen.

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

vollständig; völlig

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

Ich bin vollständig in dieses Projekt investiert.

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

bis

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

Ich werde warten, bis du zurückkommst.

B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

risikoreiches Unternehmen, Unternehmung, sich wagen

Meaning

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

Example

His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.

Sein neues Unternehmen im E-Commerce war erfolgreich.

A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

Glück

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

unnötig

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

Der Film wurde für seine unnötige Gewalt kritisiert

C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

Rechtliche Verpflichtung

Meaning

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

Example

He was released on his own recognizance.

Er wurde auf eigene rechtliche Verpflichtung freigelassen.

C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

beschleunigen

Meaning

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Example

He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.

Er beeilte sich, seine Arbeit vor der Frist zu beenden.

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

Komplize

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

Der Dieb wurde zusammen mit seinem Komplizen verhaftet.

C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationär

Meaning

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Example

The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle der inflationären Drücke.

C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idyllisch und schön

Meaning

Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

Example

They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.

Sie genossen einen idyllischen Urlaub am Meer.

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

Bomberflugzeug

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

Die Bomberstaffel flog bei Morgengrauen über die Stadt.

A1 verb /let/

let

erlauben

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

Bitte lassen Sie mich Ihnen bei dieser Aufgabe helfen.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

vorherig

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

Sie benötigen vorherige Genehmigung, bevor Sie Änderungen am System vornehmen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.

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 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter

Meaning

A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.

Example

Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.

Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

Waffenstillstand

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

Die beiden Länder einigten sich nach Wochen intensiver Kämpfe auf einen Waffenstillstand.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Kapitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

Der Kapitalist glaubt an die Freiheit des Marktes.

C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

Nachahmer

Meaning

a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others

Example

He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.

Er wurde als Nachahmer beliebter Sänger berühmt.

A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig

Meaning

Having great power or strength.

Example

The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.

Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

vorschlagen

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

Er schlug vor, ins neue Restaurant zum Abendessen zu gehen.

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

müssen

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

Du musst deine Hausaufgaben machen, bevor du ausgehen darfst.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

Nacht

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Sie liebt es, nachts spazieren zu gehen.

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

geringfügig / minderjährig

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

Zum Glück hat der Unfall nur geringe Verletzungen verursacht.

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

uninformiert

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

Die Entscheidung wurde von einem uninformierten Ausschuss getroffen.

C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumieren

Meaning

to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground

Example

The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.

Die Archäologen beschlossen, die alten Überreste zu exhumieren.

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.

B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich

Meaning

easy to reach, use, or understand

Example

The museum is easily accessible by public transport.

Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.

B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

sicherstellen

Meaning

To make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Example

Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.

Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Tür geschlossen ist, bevor Sie gehen.

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

abweisend

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

Er blieb während der gesamten Diskussion abweisend.

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

unbekannt; fremd

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

Die Stadt war mir fremd, da ich noch nie zuvor dort gewesen war.

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.

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

lösen

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

Der Detektiv hat schließlich den mysteriösen Fall gelöst.

C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

zerstäuber

Meaning

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

Example

She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.

Sie benutzte einen Zerstäuber, um das Parfüm gleichmäßig aufzutragen.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Missgeschick

Meaning

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

Example

By mischance, he missed the last train home.

Durch ein Missgeschick verpasst er den letzten Zug nach Hause.

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.

C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

verfluchen

Meaning

To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.

Example

The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.

Die alte Frau verfluchte ihre Feinde mit dunklen Worten.

A2 verb ɜrn

earn

verdienen

Meaning

To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.

Example

Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.

Vermögenswerte helfen Ihnen, Einkünfte zu erzielen, selbst während Sie schlafen.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

unhörbar

Meaning

Unable to be heard.

Example

Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.

Ihre Stimme war fast unhörbar über dem Lärm.

B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

schlüpfen

Meaning

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

Example

The bird will hatch from its egg soon.

Der Vogel wird bald aus seinem Ei schlüpfen.

C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

Ära

Meaning

an indefinitely long period of time; an age

Example

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.

Dinosaurier lebten vor Millionen von Jahren, in einer anderen Ära.

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptiv

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

Sie wuchs in einer liebevollen Adoptivfamilie auf.

C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren

Meaning

To release from military service or to disband troops.

Example

The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

Gemeinkosten

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine Gemeinkosten, um den Gewinn zu steigern.

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

Keramik

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

Das Geschäft zeigte schöne Keramik-Töpfe und -Schalen.

B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung

Meaning

a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action

Example

The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.

C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

mit erhabenem Design verzieren

Meaning

to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern

Example

The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.

Die Einladungskarte war mit goldenen Buchstaben geprägt.

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

Senf

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

Sie fügte Senfsamen zum Curry hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu verleihen.

B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt

Meaning

showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement

Example

She was eager to start her new job.

Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

mündlich; bezogen auf den Mund

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

Die mündliche Prüfung wird Ihre Sprechfähigkeiten testen.

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

Zooplankton

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

Zooplankton spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der aquatischen Nahrungskette.

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

Fortschritt

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

Technologische Fortschritte gestalten die Zukunft.

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

Fünfergruppe

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

Der Ausschuss wurde in eine Fünfergruppe von Arbeitsgruppen aufgeteilt.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

unangemessen

Meaning

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

Example

His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.

Seine unangemessene Bemerkung ruinierte die Atmosphäre des Treffens.

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

Polytheismus

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

Die alten Griechen praktizierten Polytheismus und verehrten Götter wie Zeus und Athena.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.

B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

Freiwilliger

Meaning

a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

Example

Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.

Viele Freiwillige halfen dabei, Obdachlosen Essen zu verteilen.

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

antworten

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

Sie wird das Telefon beantworten, wenn es klingelt.

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.

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

Wiederaufleben

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

Gesundheitsbehörden warnten vor einem Wiederaufleben von Masern in mehreren Bezirken.

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Meaning

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

Example

She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.

Sie teilte ihre inneren Gedanken mit ihrer besten Freundin.

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

Wälder

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

Wälder bieten Schutz und Nahrung für Schmetterlinge.

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.

C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

Entbehrung, Mangel, Mangelerscheinung

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Example

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

Schlafentzug beeinflusst die kognitive Funktion.

C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

deltaähnliche Landschaft

Meaning

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

Example

Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.

Bangladesch hat eine einzigartige deltaähnliche Landschaft.

A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

ob

Meaning

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives

Example

I don’t know whether I should go.

Ich weiß nicht, ob ich gehen soll.

C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

durch die Luft wehen

Meaning

to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze

Example

The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.

Der Duft von frischem Brot wehte durch die Küche.

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

schwer zufriedenzustellen; sehr auf Details bedacht

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

Er ist so wählerisch bei seinem Essen, dass er nur Bio-Gemüse isst.

B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

eine Person, die ein Geschäft oder mehrere Geschäfte organisiert und betreibt

Meaning

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses

Example

The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.

Die junge Unternehmerin gründete mit 22 Jahren ihr eigenes Technologieunternehmen.

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

sieben / sorgfältig durchsuchen

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

Sie siftete das Mehl, bevor sie es in die Kuchenteigmischung gab.

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude

Meaning

lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer

Example

The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.

Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hallo

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

Hallo, es ist schön, dich kennenzulernen!

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

Krone

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

Die Königin trug eine prächtige Krone während der Krönungszeremonie.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

Synchronizität

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

Die Synchronizität der Bewegungen der Tänzer erstaunte das Publikum.

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

Desinvestition

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

Die Desinvestition der Tochtergesellschaft wurde im letzten Jahr abgeschlossen.

A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

Bedeutung; Zweck

Meaning

What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose

Example

The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.

Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern die Bedeutung des schwierigen Wortes.

C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

heiliges Symbol

Meaning

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

Example

The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.

Der Adler wird in vielen Kulturen als heiliges Totem angesehen.

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

Lebensfähigkeit

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

Die Lebensfähigkeit des Projekts hängt von der Finanzierung ab.

C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

mit Runen verbunden

Meaning

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

Example

The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.

Der alte Stein hatte seltsame runische Schnitzereien darauf.

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.

C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

verflüssigend

Meaning

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Example

The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.

Der Chemiker erklärte, wie der Verflüssiger im Experiment arbeitete.

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

wund

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

Nach dem langen Lauf waren meine Beine wund.

C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

Späßchen, humorvolle Unterhaltung

Meaning

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

Example

The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.

Die Freunde genossen einen leichten Späßchen beim Kaffee.

C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

beenden / schottischer Whisky

Meaning

to put an end to something; also a type of whisky

Example

The report scotched the rumors of a merger.

Der Bericht hat die Gerüchte einer Fusion gestoppt.

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.

C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

kauen

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

Example

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

Er kaute langsam das Brot, bevor er es herunter schluckte.

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

Glück

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

gleichwertig

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

Seine Weigerung zu sprechen war gleichwertig mit einem Schuldeingeständnis.

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.

C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

Seidenstoff

Meaning

fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms

Example

The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.

Die Braut trug ein wunderschönes Kleid aus Seidenstoff.

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.

C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

Kleinigkeiten

Meaning

the small, precise, or trivial details of something

Example

The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.

Der Anwalt konzentrierte sich auf die Kleinigkeiten des Vertrags.

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

abysmal / entsetzlich

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

Die Leistung des Teams war abysmal.

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.

C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

Example

The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.

Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.

C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fesselnd

Meaning

extremely interesting; holding the complete attention

Example

The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.

Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand wegschauen konnte.

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Gerücht

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

Die Anschuldigungen basierten auf Gerüchten und nicht auf konkreten Beweisen oder Zeugenaussagen.

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Überlappung

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

Die beiden Besprechungen überlappen sich um eine Stunde.

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

Diagramm

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

Der Lehrer benutzte ein Diagramm, um die Statistiken zu erklären.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

Transkription

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

Der Professor bat um eine Transkription der Besprechung.

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.