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C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

jemanden formell in eine Position, Organisation oder ein Amt aufnehmen
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Sie wurde in die Ehrenvereinigung der Universität aufgenommen.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

Schicksal
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Sie an diesem Tag zu treffen fühlte sich wie reines Schicksal an.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

übermäßig mit seinem Aussehen und seinen Kleidern beschäftigt; eitel in Bezug auf Kleidung
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Sein foppish Verhalten und die teuren Kleidungsstücke machten ihn auffällig.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Er ist der Schöpfer vieler erfolgreicher Startups.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Ton
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
Die Glocke ertönte über das Tal.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

der Wahrheit ähnlich
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
Die Geschichte schien der Wahrheit ähnlich, obwohl sie völlig fiktiv war.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

Verzeichnis
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Ich muss einen Klempner im Telefonbuch finden.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falsch, betrügerisch
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Er gab ein falsches Lächeln, um seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

Nuss
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Sie aß eine Erdnuss, die eine Art von Nuss ist.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
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 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

Rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Die Kinder haben es genossen, die Rebus-Rätsel im Magazin zu lösen.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

Meter
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
Der Techniker kam, um den Stromzähler zu überprüfen.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

haarig
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Der haarige Mann sticht in der Menge mit seinem langen Bart heraus.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

Warnung
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Warnungen über steigende Temperaturen erfordern dringende Maßnahmen.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

Zone
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Industrielle Zonen ziehen Investitionen an.
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

Broschüre
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
Der Reisebüroagent gab uns eine Broschüre über das Urlaubsangebot.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achillisch
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Sein achillischer Stolz machte ihn blind für Gefahr.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

unverständlich
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
Das plötzliche Verschwinden der Datei war unverständlich.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

beständig
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Sie hatte eine beständige Liebe zu ihrer Heimatstadt.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

Fresko
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
Die Wände der Kirche waren mit wunderschönen Fresken dekoriert.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

glänzen
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
Das Gras glänzte mit Morgen Tau.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

Eigenfinanzierung
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Viele Unternehmer verlassen sich auf Bootstrapping, um ihre Geschäfte zu starten.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

unbeweglich
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Nach dem Unfall war er wochenlang unbeweglich.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

Strahlung
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
Die Strahlung der Sonne zur Mittagszeit war überwältigend.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
Wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit treibt langfristiges Wachstum voran.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

dogmatisch
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Seine dogmatische Herangehensweise an die Politik entfremdete viele Unterstützer.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

überladen
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
Überlade die Waschmaschine nicht, sonst könnte sie kaputt gehen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

unalienierbar
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein unalienierbares Recht.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

eine große Sammlung linguistischer Daten, die für die Sprachforschung und Analyse verwendet wird
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Linguisten verwenden ein Korpus, um Sprachmuster zu analysieren.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

Baumpflege
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Er studierte Arborikultur, um städtische Grünflächen zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

bitter kritisierend
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Seine scharfen Bemerkungen verletzten jeden im Raum.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

Abwertung
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
Die Abwertungsrate des Autos ist nach fünf Jahren hoch.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

eifrig
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
Die eifrigen Freiwilligen arbeiteten unermüdlich für die Sache.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

allmächtig
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
In vielen Religionen wird Gott als omnipotent angesehen.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

außenposten
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
Die Soldaten wurden an einem abgelegenen Außenposten stationiert.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
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.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

Mikrofon
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Sie sprach während der Präsentation in das Mikrofon.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

nonverbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Nonverbale Hinweise spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in der effektiven Kommunikation.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

Boxen
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
Er studierte die Kunst des Boxens in seiner Jugend.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

einflussreich; mächtig
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Sie ist eine einflussreiche Führungskraft in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

teilbar
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
Das Vermögen war unter den Erben teilbar.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

bekräftigen
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für die Bildungsreform.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

Vorsitzender
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
Der Vorsitzende gewährleistet die Verfahrensintegrität.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

wiedergewinnen
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Der Bauer arbeitete daran, das karge Land zurückzugewinnen.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

ätzen
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
Die Künstlerin hat ihre Initialen in das Glas geätzt.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Er fing an, nervös zu zittern, bevor er seine Rede hielt.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

Hardware
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Computerhardware aufgerüstet, um die Leistung zu verbessern.
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

abspalten
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Mehrere Staaten drohten, sich von der Union zu trennen.
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

vollständig; völlig; absolut
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
Der Film war völlig langweilig und ich bin eingeschlafen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

Inspektion
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
Das Gebäude hat die Sicherheitsinspektion letzte Woche bestanden.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

massiv; äußerst groß; in Größe oder Menge riesig
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Jahr einen massiven Gewinn erzielt.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

Bodenbeschaffenheit (Eignung zum Pflanzen von Kulturen)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
Der Bauer überprüfte die Bodenbeschaffenheit, bevor er die Samen pflanzte.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurokognitiv
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Neurokognitive Funktionen nehmen aufgrund von Schlafmangel ab.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

Schiefe
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
Der Politiker wurde wegen der Schiefe seiner Antworten kritisiert.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformativ
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Transformative Projekte definieren den Fortschritt neu.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Vertrag
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
Im 18. Jahrhundert kamen viele Arbeiter unter Vertrag, um im Ausland zu arbeiten.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

Schadstoffe
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Schadstoffe tragen zur Umweltzerstörung bei.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

erbärmlich
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
Die Zeitung deckte die erbärmliche Vergangenheit des Politikers auf.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

austrocknen
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Die heiße Sonne kann Pflanzen in der Wüste schnell austrocknen.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Amerikanismus
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
Der Begriff 'Sidewalk' ist ein Amerikanismus, während 'Pavement' im britischen Englisch verwendet wird.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
Die plötzliche Frage schien ihn zu verwirren.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

koordiniert
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Er hat das gesamte Event geschickt orchestriert.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

kommen
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Kommen Sie bitte zu meiner Geburtstagsfeier.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

gespenstisch
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte nachts eine gespenstische Atmosphäre.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

halbinselartig
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
Die halbinselartige Region ist auf drei Seiten von Wasser umgeben.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

grüne Kokosnuss
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Wir haben frisches Wasser aus einer grünen Kokosnuss am Strand getrunken.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

tropfen
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
Wasser tropfte aus dem defekten Rohr.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

Was hast du gesagt?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
Hä? Was hast du gesagt?
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

Kopie
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Er schickte dem Kunden eine Kopie des Vertrags.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

Adjutant Storch
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
Der Adjutant Storch stand regungslos im flachen Wasser.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

Glück
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

verstopfen
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
Das Rohr war durch Mineralablagerungen blockiert.
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

Jubel
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
Nach dem Sieg herrschte Jubel auf den Straßen.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

Meuterei
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Die Seeleute organisierten eine Meuterei gegen ihren Kapitän.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

aktiver Abruf
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
Aktiver Abruf verbessert das Langzeitgedächtnis und die Behaltensfähigkeit.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

gegner
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Der Boxer trat einem starken Gegner im Ring gegenüber.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

verschieden
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Ihre Meinung war völlig unterschiedlich von meiner.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

Bluttransfusion
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Der Patient erhielt nach dem Unfall eine Bluttransfusion.