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C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

dünn und schwach
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
Der dünne Baum bog sich unter dem Gewicht des Schnees.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

Säugling
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
Der Säugling schlief friedlich im Kinderbett.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

mit Leidenschaft; leidenschaftlich;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Sie hoffte leidenschaftlich, dass ihre Träume wahr werden würden.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

Elite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Nur die Elite wurde zu der exklusiven Veranstaltung eingeladen.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

unreif; nicht vollständig entwickelt; kindlich
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Sein unreifes Verhalten während des Treffens enttäuschte alle.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

unwahrscheinlich oder kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Seine Erklärung, warum er zu spät kam, klang unvorstellbar.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

wahrnehmen
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Ich nehme eine Veränderung in seiner Haltung wahr.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

Bildsprache
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
Der Einsatz von Bildsprache des Dichters erweckte die Szene zum Leben.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

Faun (mythische Kreatur)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
Die Skulptur stellte einen verspielten Faun dar, der im Wald tanzte.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

Kontrast; Unterschied; Vergleich
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
Der Kontrast zwischen dem Stadtleben und dem ländlichen Leben ist ziemlich bemerkenswert.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

in Ordnung
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
In Ordnung, lass uns zum Park gehen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

Gelbsucht
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte das Baby mit Gelbsucht.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

Gespenst
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Es wurde gemunkelt, dass das alte Anwesen vom Gespenst seines früheren Besitzers heimgesucht wurde.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

Metonymie
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
In dem Satz 'die Krone wird entscheiden' ist 'Krone' eine Metonymie für die Monarchie.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

kinetisch
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
Kinetische Energie steigt, je schneller sich das Objekt bewegt.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

belästigen
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Ich hoffe, meine Anfrage wird Ihnen keine Unannehmlichkeiten bereiten.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
Der grimmige alte Mann weigerte sich, seinen Stuhl zu verlassen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

Fleck; Makel
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
Es gab einen Kaffeefleck auf seinem weißen Hemd.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

Probleme
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Gesundheitsprobleme durch Umweltverschmutzung nehmen zu.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

mögen
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Ich lese gerne Bücher in meiner Freizeit.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

Meritokratie
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
In einer echten Meritokratie steigen die fähigsten Menschen in Führungspositionen auf.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

pflegen
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Sie pflegte ihre kranke Mutter, bis sie wieder gesund wurde.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

Pathos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
Die Dokumentation balancierte Pathos mit Hoffnung und brachte das Publikum sowohl zum Weinen als auch zum Nachdenken.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

angeboren
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Er hat ein angeborenes Gefühl der Loyalität.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

sich kümmern um
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Sie kümmert sich um ihren jüngeren Bruder, während ihre Eltern arbeiten.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

obere Etage
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
Sie ging nach oben in ihr Schlafzimmer, um sich auszuruhen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Zentiliter
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
Das Rezept benoetigt 20 Zentiliter Milch.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

schlecht
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Er hat schlecht in der Prüfung abgeschnitten.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

Scheune
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
Der Bauer hält seine Kühe in der Scheune.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

Podologe
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Ich habe einen Termin beim Podologen wegen meiner Knöchelverletzung.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

er (männlich)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

Desillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Viele Menschen erleben eine Desillusion nach unrealistischen Erwartungen.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

Betrüger; Hochstapler
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
Der Imposter überzeugte alle, dass er ein Arzt war, bis seine falschen Qualifikationen entdeckt wurden.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

eskalieren
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
Die alternde Bevölkerung eskaliert mit alarmierender Geschwindigkeit.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

Saft / schwächen
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Die lange Reise begann, seine Energie zu schwächen.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

beispiellos
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
Beispiellose Fortschritte in der Wissenschaft veränderten das Leben der Menschen.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

Ahne
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
Unsere Ahnen kämpften für die Unabhängigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

Blase
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Die neuen Schuhe verursachten eine schmerzhafte Blase an ihrer Ferse.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

abgestumpft
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Nach Jahren des Leidens war sie an das Schmerzempfinden gewöhnt.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

Wohltäter
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
Die Gemeinschaft lobte den Wohltäter für seine Wohltätigkeit.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Sie haben Zwillingsmädchen.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

beißen
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
Der Hund könnte beißen, wenn er sich bedroht fühlt.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

Frosch
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
Der Frosch sprang vom Seerosenblatt in den Teich.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

Oktober
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
Im Oktober wird das Wetter kühler.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

Konjunktion
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Die Wörter 'und' und 'aber' sind häufige Konjunktionen.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

ofen
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Sie backte Kekse im Ofen für dreißig Minuten.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

Montage
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
Der Film begann mit einem Montage von Stadtleben.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

Homonym
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

Alphabetisierungsraten
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Alphabetisierungsraten beeinflussen die sozioökonomischen Bedingungen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

hysterisch
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Sie tätigte nach dem Unfall einen hektischen Anruf bei ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

jubeln
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Die Fans jubelten laut, als ihr Team ein Tor schoss.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

diät
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Er folgt einer strengen vegetarischen Diät.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

Durchschnitt
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
Die Durchschnittspunktzahl spiegelt die Gesamtleistung wider.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

Unterhemd
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Er zog ein Baumwollbanian unter sein Hemd.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

Dialekt
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Er spricht einen Dialekt des Bengalischen, der in ländlichen Gebieten verbreitet ist.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

licht
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Schalte das Licht ein, es wird dunkel.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

hocken
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

Wendepunkt, Wasserscheide
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
Die Unabhängigkeitsbewegung war ein Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Nation.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Schicht
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
Die obere Schicht der Gesellschaft genoss Privilegien, die anderen nicht zur Verfügung standen.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordosten
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
Der Sturm zieht nach Nordosten.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

Handel
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Sie hat durch Online-Handel ein Vermögen gemacht.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

mit großer Sorgfalt
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
Der Künstler hat das Projekt mit großer Sorgfalt abgeschlossen.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

Unhöflichkeit
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Seine Unhöflichkeit gegenüber den Gästen schockierte alle.
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

rezept
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
Ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Schokoladenkuchen gefunden.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Sie hat einen sehr ungewöhnlichen Sinn für Humor.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

Institution
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Institutionen spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in der Regierungsführung.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

Münzen
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
Die Transaktion wurde mit Münzen durchgeführt.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

Protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Wissenschaftler beobachteten die Bewegung des Protoplasmas unter dem Mikroskop.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

quer
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Die quer verlaufende Straße verbindet zwei Autobahnen.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

verdünnen
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Du solltest den Saft mit Wasser verdünnen, bevor du ihn den Kindern servierst.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermisch
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Der Arzt benutzte eine hypodermische Nadel, um den Impfstoff zu verabreichen.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

Kongruenz
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
Die Kongruenz zwischen ihren Ideen machte die Zusammenarbeit einfach.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Der Himmel ist heute blau.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jovial
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Die spöttischen Bemerkungen des Professors hielten die Klasse unterhalten.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

Marine
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Die Marine schützte die Küstenlinie des Landes vor feindlichen Angriffen
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.