B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimist

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

Als Pessimist erwartete er immer das schlimmste Ergebnis.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

signale

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

Signale aus dem tiefen Weltraum wurden letzte Woche detektiert.

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

Tugend; Moralität; nützliche Qualität

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

Ehrlichkeit wird in vielen Kulturen als höchste Tugend betrachtet.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

eine Krone oder eine kranzähnliche Struktur; bezieht sich auch auf die äußere Atmosphäre der Sonne

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

Die Korona der Sonne war während der totalen Sonnenfinsternis sichtbar.

B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

besetzen

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

Die neue Familie wird das Haus naechsten Monat beziehen.

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

Ader; Vene

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

Die Krankenschwester fand eine Vene in seinem Arm, um Blut zu entnehmen.

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

sowjetisch

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

Die sowjetische Ära erlebte bedeutende Veränderungen in Osteuropa.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

Gegenstück

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

Der CEO traf sich mit seinem Gegenstück im Partnerunternehmen.

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimentell

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

Die Wissenschaftler entwickelten ein experimentelles Medikament zur Behandlung von Krebs.

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

übermäßige Menschenansammlungen

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

Das U-Bahn-System leidet während der Hauptverkehrszeiten unter schwerer Überfüllung.

B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

lobenswert

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

Ihr Engagement für das Projekt war wirklich lobenswert.

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 /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

Flusspferd

Meaning

a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa

Example

The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.

Das Flusspferd verbringt den Großteil des Tages im Wasser.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

umwerfend

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

Die Aussicht vom Gipfel des Berges war absolut umwerfend.

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

Pickel

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Sie war wegen des Pickels auf ihrer Stirn verlegen.

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

siegen

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Gerechtigkeit wird immer über Ungerechtigkeit siegen.

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

Übergang

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

Der Übergang von fossilen Brennstoffen zu erneuerbaren Energien ist entscheidend.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

außergewöhnlich / Singular

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

Sie hat ein außergewöhnliches Talent für Malerei.

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

unerwünscht; schädlich; unangenehm

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

Die neue Politik hatte mehrere unerwünschte Konsequenzen.

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

Dilemma, schwierige Entscheidung

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

Sie stand vor einem moralischen Dilemma bei der Arbeit.

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

bitter; hart

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

Sie beschwerte sich bitter über die ungerechte Behandlung.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

Gebot; Angebot

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

Sie gab ein Gebot für die antike Vase bei der Auktion ab.

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

charakterisieren

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

Der Autor charakterisiert den Helden als mutig und selbstlos.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Die Menge stürmte nach vorne, als sich die Tore öffneten.

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Stadion

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

Tausende von Fans füllten das Stadion, um das Endspiel zu sehen.

B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotterie

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Example

He won a car in the national lottery.

Er gewann ein Auto in der nationalen Lotterie.

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

entlassen, ablehnen

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

Der Manager entließ den Mitarbeiter, weil er zu oft zu spät kam.

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd

Meaning

shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;

Example

The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.

Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

lahm; hinkend

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

Das verletzte Pferd war lahm und konnte nicht richtig laufen.

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.

B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

Praktikant; Auszubildender

Meaning

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

Example

The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.

Der medizinische Praktikant arbeitete lange Stunden, um praktische Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

kindlich; unschuldig und vertrauend; rein und einfach

Meaning

innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple

Example

She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.

Sie behielt ein kindliches Staunen über die Welt um sie herum.

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

löschen

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

Benutze einen Radiergummi, um die Bleistiftmarken zu löschen.

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

Hingabe; Treue; Leidenschaft

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

Ihre Hingabe, anderen zu helfen, machte sie zu einer geliebten Figur in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

Stimulation

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Stimulation verringert Stress und hilft bei der Entspannung.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.

B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.

B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech

Meaning

using or involving advanced technology.

Example

The company produces high-tech medical devices.

Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

Fluch

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

Er fluchte laut, als er merkte, dass er seine Brieftasche verloren hatte.

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

Ernte

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

Unregulierte Ernte beeinflusst die Biodiversität der Ozeane.

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

Ruhe

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Er genoss die Ruhe der Landschaft.

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

einbeziehen

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

Es ist entscheidend, die Jugendlichen in die Bildung einzubeziehen.

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

Bürokratie

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

Übermäßige Bürokratie kann die Entscheidungsfindung verlangsamen.

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.

B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

erträglich; zumutbar; nicht zu unangenehm oder schmerzhaft

Meaning

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

Example

The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.

Der Schmerz wurde erträglich, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

Akkord

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

Sie zupfte einen einfachen Akkord auf der Gitarre.

B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

Erwartung; Hoffnung;

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Example

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

Die neue Lehrerin hat mit ihren innovativen Lehrmethoden die Erwartungen aller übertroffen.

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

zugeben

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

Er gab seinen Fehler seinem Lehrer zu.

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.

B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

Stellvertreter

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

Der Stellvertreter wird das Meeting in der Abwesenheit des Managers leiten.

B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

Versuchung

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

Er widerstand der Versuchung, den gesamten Schokoladenkuchen zu essen.

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

gerste

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

Der Bauer erntete Gerste von seinen Feldern im Herbst.

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidarität

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

die arbeiter zeigten solidarität während des streiks.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Naturschutzbewegung

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

Die Naturschutzbewegung begann im 19. Jahrhundert, um die Wildtiere zu schützen.

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

Charisma

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

Sein Charisma half ihm, ein großartiger Führer zu werden.

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

konventionell

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

Viele Landwirte nutzen immer noch konventionelle Anbaumethoden.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

täuschend

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

Erscheinungen können täuschend sein.

B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.

B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

Bewusstlosigkeit

Meaning

the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings

Example

After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.

Nach dem Unfall war er mehrere Stunden lang bewusstlos.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

zahm; sanft; gehorsam

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

Der zahme Löwe führte Kunststücke im Zirkus vor.

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

Ausbruch

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

Der Ausbruch der Grippe hat viele Schüler in der Schule betroffen.

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

Jude

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

Er ist Jude von Geburt und folgt jüdischen Bräuchen.

B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

Motto

Meaning

A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.

Example

Her motto in life is 'never give up.'

Ihr Motto im Leben ist 'Gib niemals auf.'

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

konstant

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

Sie hat konstant gute Leistungen in ihrem Studium erbracht.

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.

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

Analogie

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

Der Lehrer verwendete die Analogie eines Baumes, um die Struktur eines Aufsatzes zu erklären.

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

erröten

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

Sie errötete, als er ihr ein Kompliment machte.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

außergewöhnlich groß; riesig

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

Das Jumbo-Jet wurde am Flughafen verspätet.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

fröhlich

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

Sie fühlte sich fröhlich, als sie die gute Nachricht hörte.

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

Beobachtung

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

Beobachtungen von fernen Galaxien liefern neue Einblicke.

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

kulinar

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

Kulinarische Fortschritte verbessern das Esserlebnis.

B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

Glamour; Anziehungskraft; Charme;

Meaning

an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm

Example

The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.

Der Glamour von Hollywood zog junge Schauspieler aus der ganzen Welt an.

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vage; unklar

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

Seine Erklärung war zu vage, um sie zu verstehen.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

Der Sikh-Mann trug einen bunten Turban.