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B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

Spektrum
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Das Festival zog Menschen aus dem gesamten politischen Spektrum an.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

königlich
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
Die Königin betrat den Saal mit einer königlichen Präsenz.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

Leiden
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
Armut ist ein häufiges Leiden in vielen Teilen der Welt.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

Predigt
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Der Pastor hielt eine bewegende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

Hinterlist
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Die Wahl war voller politischer Hinterlist.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

Rührstab
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Die Großmutter benutzte einen Rührstab, um frische Butter zu machen.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogant; überheblich
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Sein arrogantes Verhalten machte ihn sehr unbeliebt.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

Gewächshaus
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Die Bauern bauten ein großes Gewächshaus, um Tomaten im Winter anzubauen.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

ernähren
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Gute Bücher nähren den Geist.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

Glück
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

Legende; Mythos
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
Die Legende von König Artus hat viele Bücher inspiriert.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

Stornierung
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
Die Fluggesellschaft meldete die Stornierung mehrerer Flüge.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

begleiten
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Sie bat ihre Freundin, sie zum Konzert zu begleiten.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

unbeherrscht
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
Die unbeherrschte Wut der Menge verursachte Chaos.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Sie wurde aufgefordert, vor Gericht über den Unfall auszusagen.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Nobelpreis
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Die Anerkennung des Nobelpreises entging den Beiträgen von Bose.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

mit den Augen blinzeln
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Sie squinte bei dem hellen Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

Kaffeemaschine
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Ich benutze jeden Morgen meine Kaffeemaschine, um frischen Kaffee zu brühen.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

Schirmherrschaft
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
Die Konferenz fand unter den Auspizien der Vereinten Nationen statt.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

strukturen
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Die Region hat alte Strukturen.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montieren
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Sie planen, eine Kamera an der Wand zu montieren.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

gebunden / begrenzt
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
Der Hund sprang fröhlich über das Feld.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Tadel
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen getadelt.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

mit Zorn ansehen
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Er starrte seinen Rivalen auf der anderen Seite des Raumes mit Zorn an.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

Stigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Es gibt immer noch ein Stigma im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen in vielen Gesellschaften.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

ermutigen
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Lehrer sollten Schüler ermutigen, Fragen zu stellen.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

Riese; mythisches oder imaginäres Wesen in menschlicher Form, aber übermenschlicher Größe
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
Der Technologieriese kündigte Rekordgewinne für das dritte Quartal in Folge an.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

hellrot
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein hellrotes Kleid zur Party.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

Vorsicht, Vermeidung von Risiken
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Seine Vorsicht stellte sicher, dass keine Fehler gemacht wurden.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

September
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mein Geburtstag ist im September, und ich feiere ihn immer mit Freunden.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

insgesamt
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
Insgesamt war das Projekt erfolgreich.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

grobes Mehl
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Sie verwendete grobes Mehl, um hausgemachtes Brot mit einer rustikalen Textur zu backen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

anorganisch
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Anorganische Verbindungen sind wichtig in der Chemie.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

Kläger
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
Das Gericht hat beide Kläger zur Anhörung vorgeladen.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

Pfad
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten dem Pfad durch den Wald.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

Verbindung; Bindung;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Es gibt eine klare Verbindung zwischen Bildung und wirtschaftlicher Entwicklung.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Das neue Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Arbeiter.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

schwarz
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes schwarzes Kleid zur Party.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

Papa
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mein Papa hat mir beigebracht, wie man Fahrrad fährt.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

schwängern
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
Die Mutterwal trägt ihr Kalb mehr als ein Jahr lang.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

Abschürfung oder Abnutzung der Haut oder Oberfläche durch Reibung
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Er erlitt eine kleine Abschürfung am Knie, nachdem er gefallen war.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

unterhaltsam; lustig; amüsant
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Die Kinder fanden die Vorstellung des Clowns sehr unterhaltsam.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

Stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit führte zu wirtschaftlicher Stagnation.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

sich entspannen
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Nach einem langen Tag entspannt sie sich gerne mit einem guten Buch.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

glatt; eben; ohne Schwierigkeiten; fließend
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
Die Straße war glatt und bequem zu fahren.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Guerillakämpfer
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Die Guerillakämpfer setzten Hinterhalte ein, um die feindlichen Positionen anzugreifen.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Du kannst dich in diesem Restaurant hinsetzen, wo du möchtest.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

konzertiert
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Die Arbeiter leisteten einen konzertierten Versuch, die Bedingungen zu verbessern.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

lebensfähig, praktikabel
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Eine lebensfähige Lösung ist für den langfristigen Erfolg notwendig.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

Militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Die militante Gruppe forderte sofortige politische Reformen.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

Empfindlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Hohe Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Infektionen erfordert zusätzliche Pflege.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

etwas schnell und kurz schreiben
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Sie schrieb schnell seine Telefonnummer auf eine Serviette.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundierend; heimatlos
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
Der vagabundierende Mann bat um Essen in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleander
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Die schönen Oleanderblumen blühten im Garten, trotz ihrer giftigen Natur.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

Gebot
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegendes Gebot in allen Religionen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

walnuss
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, Walnüsse mit Honig zum Frühstück zu essen.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

Hexapod
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete einen Hexapoden, der auf dem Blatt kroch.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramm
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Der Zauberer zog ein Pentagramm auf den Boden als Teil des Rituals.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

unverbesserlich
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Er ist ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, der niemals die Hoffnung verliert.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

berauben
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
Das neue Gesetz könnte den Menschen ihre Rechte rauben.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

Goldfisch
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
Der Goldfisch schwamm in Kreisen um sein Glasbecken.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

unsicher
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Sie fühlte sich unsicher über ihre Leistung in der Prüfung.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

starr
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
Das Unternehmen hat einen starren Dresscode, dem alle Mitarbeiter folgen müssen.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

Spieler
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Der Spieler erzielte das Siegestor.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

zuvor erwähnt
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Die zuvor erwähnten Bedingungen müssen vor der Genehmigung erfüllt werden.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

Akne
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
Regelmäßige Reinigung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung können helfen, Akne zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

Schreiber
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
Im alten Ägypten zeichneten die Schreiber wichtige Ereignisse auf.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

Ideologie
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
Demokratie basiert auf der Ideologie von Freiheit und Gleichheit.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

Roboter
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
Die Fabrik verwendet Roboter, um Autos effizient zusammenzubauen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

Glück
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obszön
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum zum Lachen und Erröten.
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.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

Erstaunen
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Sie schaute den Magier mit Erstaunen an.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

Epizykluskreis
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
Das Konzept des Epizyklus wurde verwendet, um die Planetenbewegung zu erklären.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

Karillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Die Karillon-Glocken erklangen über den Stadtplatz.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

Vernakularsprache
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Er hielt seine Rede in der lokalen Vernakularsprache, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

Ehrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
Ehrlichkeit ist die beste Politik in allen Situationen.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

Übergewicht
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Der Arzt riet ihm, Gewicht zu verlieren, da er übergewichtig war.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

kirsche
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Sie pflückte frische Kirschen vom Baum in ihrem Garten.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

verwelken
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Die Blumen verwelkten in der Hitze der Sonne.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

erdwurm
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
Der Gärtner war glücklich, viele Regenwürmer im Boden zu finden.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
Die Infanterie marschierte zu Fuß über das Schlachtfeld.
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.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminierung
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
Die Eliminierung von Emissionen hat Priorität.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

Reue
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Seine Reue war nach der Entschuldigung offensichtlich.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Kuh
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
Die Kuh produziert jeden Morgen frische Milch.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

globale Bewusstseinsbildung
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
Globale Bewusstseinsbildung über den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für politische Veränderungen.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

Drehbank
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
Der Zimmermann benutzte eine Drehbank, um die Holzschale zu formen.
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

Fessel
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
Der Gefangene war vor seiner Überführung zum Gericht in Handschellen gelegt worden.