B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sprachlos

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Sie war sprachlos, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.

C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

durch Hitze härten

Meaning

To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.

Example

The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.

Der Schmied hat den Stahl angeglüht, um seine Haltbarkeit zu verbessern.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

fällig

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

Der Betrag ist innerhalb von dreißig Tagen nach Rechnungsdatum fällig.

C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

stinkend

Meaning

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

Example

The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

Der stinkende Geruch vom Müll machte es schwer zu atmen.

C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

Clique

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people

Example

The students formed a clique that excluded others.

Die Studenten bildeten eine Clique, die andere ausschloss.

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

Stupor

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

Er blieb in einem Stupor, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

Fehler; Nachteil; Marke für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

Der Schüler erhielt ein Dämérit, weil er wiederholt zu spät zum Unterricht kam.

C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

Ringelblume

Meaning

a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies

Example

The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.

Die lebhaften Ringelblumen brachten Farbe in die Festdekorationen.

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

zentren

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

Zentren treiben die regionale Entwicklung voran.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

Abkömmling

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

Er ist der Abkömmling einer wohlhabenden Industriellenfamilie.

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.

C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

berühmte Sängerin

Meaning

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

Example

The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.

Die Pop-Diva trat mit ihrem neuesten Hit vor einer jubelnden Menge auf.

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

Legalität

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

Der Anwalt stellte die Legalität des Vertrags infrage.

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualisieren

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

Sie versuchte, ihren Erfolg vor der großen Präsentation zu visualisieren.

C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch

Meaning

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

Example

He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.

Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

leicht erregbar, übel oder angewidert

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

Sie fühlte sich übel, als sie Blut sah.

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

Gasse

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

Sie gingen durch eine dunkle Gasse, um die Hauptstraße zu erreichen.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

chaotischer Kampf

Meaning

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

Example

A melee broke out during the football match.

Während des Fußballspiels brach ein chaotischer Kampf aus.

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

gefrieren

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

Wasser friert bei null Grad Celsius.

C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

Unvorhersehbarkeit

Meaning

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

Example

The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.

Die Unvorhersehbarkeit des Wetters machte die Reise unsicher.

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

rachelsüchtig

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

Er wurde rachsüchtig, nachdem er von seinem Freund betrogen wurde.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

unheimlich

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

Sie hat eine unheimliche Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen.

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

Kommunikation

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

Effektive Kommunikation ist entscheidend für jedes erfolgreiche Projekt.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

Filled with or showing great emotion.

Example

She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.

Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über Menschenrechte.

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.

C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel

Meaning

a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.

Example

The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.

Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

Riesenschlangenkopf

Meaning

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

Example

The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.

Der Riesenschlangenkopf ist ein heftiger Räuber, der stundenlang außerhalb des Wassers überleben kann.

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

besticken

Meaning

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

Example

She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.

Sie bestickte Blumen auf dem Kissenbezug.

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.

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitiv

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

Ich werde definitiv an dem Treffen morgen teilnehmen.

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

messen

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

Sie maß die Länge des Tisches.

B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch

Meaning

no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty

Example

The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.

Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

zustimmen

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

Ich stimme Ihrer Meinung zu in dieser Angelegenheit.

C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Example

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

Gerücht verbreiten

Meaning

to spread a rumor or report widely

Example

The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.

Der Skandal verbreitete sich schnell in der Stadt.

C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

Fröhlichkeit; festliche Atmosphäre;

Meaning

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

Example

The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.

Der Hochzeitsempfang war voller Fröhlichkeit, Lachen und freudiger Feierlichkeiten.

C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

ratlos, fragend

Meaning

Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.

Example

She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.

Sie warf ihm einen fragenden Blick zu, als er den seltsamen Kommentar machte.

C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

Oxymoron

Meaning

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

Example

The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.

Der Ausdruck 'ohrenbetäubende Stille' ist ein klassisches Oxymoron.

A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen

Meaning

the action or sport of running

Example

Running every morning keeps me healthy.

Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

schwanken

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

Das Glas begann, auf dem Rand des Tisches zu schwanken.

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

zugeben

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

Er musste seinen Fehler dem Lehrer eingestehen.

B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

Bestätigung

Meaning

the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

Example

She received a confirmation email for her appointment.

Sie erhielt eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail für ihren Termin.

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

Subversion

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

Die Regierung beschuldigte die Rebellen, eine Subversion zu planen.

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

Empfänglichkeit

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

Ihre Empfänglichkeit für neue Ideen half, das Projekt zu verbessern.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

Fehlerfinder

Meaning

a person who habitually finds fault with others

Example

He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.

Er ist so ein Fehlerfinder, dass nichts, was jemand tut, jemals gut genug ist.

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.

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.

C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

abreiben durch Reibung

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

Example

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

Der raue Stoff kann leicht die Haut abreiben.

C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch

Meaning

overly or blindly optimistic

Example

Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.

Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.

C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale

Meaning

A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.

Example

The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.

Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

Fan / polieren

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

Er ist ein Filmfan, der jedes Wochenende Filme schaut.

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 ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

Initiativen

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

Gemeinschaftsinitiativen kommen benachteiligten Gruppen zugute.

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

wieder aufkommen

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

Das Interesse an traditionellen Handwerken hat begonnen, wieder aufzukommen.

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

körperlich

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

Er erlitt körperliche Schäden bei dem Unfall.

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

Maske

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

Sie trug eine Maske, um sich vor Staub zu schützen.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

mystisch, spiritueller Suchender

Meaning

relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight

Example

The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.

Der Mystiker widmete sein Leben der Meditation und der spirituellen Entdeckung.

C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

wellen

Meaning

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

Example

The snake undulated across the sand.

Die Schlange undulierte über den Sand.

C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning

The state of having lost a loved one through death.

Example

She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.

C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

etwas Schweres oder Unhandliches mit Mühe tragen oder schleppen

Meaning

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Example

He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.

Er musste den Koffer drei Stockwerke hoch schleppen.

A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

dunkelblau

Meaning

a deep shade of blue color

Example

She wore a dark blue dress to the party.

Sie trug ein dunkelblaues Kleid zur Party.

B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft

Meaning

something that has been achieved successfully

Example

Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.

Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.

C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

Doppelhaushälfte

Meaning

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

Example

They live in a duplex near the city center.

Sie wohnen in einem Doppelhaus in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums.

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

üben

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

Sie übt täglich zwei Stunden Klavier.

C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

Seltenheit

Meaning

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

Example

His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.

Seine Gewohnheit, im Stehen zu schlafen, wurde als eine Seltenheit betrachtet.

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

erbse

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

Die Kinder genossen es, süße Erbsen zum Abendessen zu essen.

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

Schreiner

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

Panoplie

Meaning

A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.

Example

The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.

Das Museum zeigte eine Panoplie antiker Waffen.

A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

schmutzig; befleckt; unangenehm; moralisch korrupt

Meaning

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

Example

The kitchen was dirty after cooking.

Die Küche war nach dem Kochen schmutzig.

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

hilfe; unterstützung

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

Sie bot ihre Hilfe beim Projekt an.

C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

Wildschwein

Meaning

a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth

Example

The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.

Das Wildschwein rannte schnell durch den Wald.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

fabric

Stoff

Meaning

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

Example

The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.

Der Schneider benutzte Seidenstoff, um das Kleid zu machen.

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

Reporter

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

Der Reporter interviewte mehrere Personen am Tatort.

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

antworten

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

Bitte antworten Sie so schnell wie möglich auf meine E-Mail.

A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

gleich

Meaning

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.

Example

Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.

Bose wurde als Galileos gleichwertig angesehen.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.

C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

ethnozentrisch

Meaning

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

Example

His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.

Seine ethnocentrische Haltung erschwerte es ihm, fremde Traditionen zu schätzen.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.

C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

einäschern

Meaning

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

Example

According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.

Gemäß seinem Wunsch kremierten sie seinen Körper nach der Beerdigung.

C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

gefräßig

Meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.

Example

He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.

Er hat einen gefräßigen Hunger nach Wissen.

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

verärgern

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

Seine ständigen Beschwerden begannen, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.

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.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

ansprechend

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

Der Raum war ansprechend mit sanftem Licht und Pflanzen dekoriert.

C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

Gesichtszüge

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

Die Gesichtszüge seines Gesichts waren scharf und streng.

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

schuppig

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

Der Fisch hat eine schuppige Haut.

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.

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.

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

Signal

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

Der Schauspieler wartete auf sein Signal, bevor er die Bühne betrat.

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

Kralle

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

Die Katze streckte ihre scharfen Krallen aus, um den Baum zu erklimmen.

C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv

Meaning

Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.

Example

His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.

Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.

C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

Sitten

Meaning

the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community

Example

Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.

Soziale Sitten bestimmen oft, wie sich Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit verhalten.

B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt

Meaning

animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment

Example

The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

abstoßend; widerlich

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

Die Idee von Tierquälerei ist abstoßend für die meisten Menschen.

C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

Hintern

Meaning

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

Example

He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.

Er saß den ganzen Tag auf seinem Hintern und tat nichts.

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.

C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

Gangetischer Blätterfisch

Meaning

a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance

Example

The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.

Der gangetische Blätterfisch wird häufig in den Flüssen von Bangladesch gefunden.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensität

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

Die Intensität des Sturms erschreckte die Dorfbewohner.

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

außerdem

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

Der Job ist herausfordernd; außerdem erfordert er ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.