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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.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Die Polizei hat den berüchtigten Betrüger endlich gefasst.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

rezitieren
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
Das Kind rezitierte ein Gedicht vor der Klasse.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

abstillen
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Eltern entwöhnen ihre Babys oft mit etwa sechs Monaten.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

dritter
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Sie beendete den Wettbewerb auf dem dritten Platz.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

Zuwendungsempfänger
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
Der Zuwendungsempfänger muss alle sechs Monate einen Fortschrittsbericht einreichen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

verzeihbar
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Sein Fehler war verzeihbar, angesichts der schwierigen Umstände.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Münze
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Die Regierung entschied sich, einen neuen Begriff für das Programm zu prägen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

Cineast
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Als wahrer Cineast verbringt sie die meisten Wochenenden damit, klassische Filme zu schauen.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

extrem idealistisch, unrealistisch und unpraktisch
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
Seine idealistischen Träume führten oft zu Enttäuschungen.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Verlagswesen
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Er arbeitet in der Verlagsbranche als Redakteur.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblig
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
Die Bergstraße war an diesem nebligen Morgen gefährlich.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

quälend
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
Die Reise durch die Wüste war lang und qualvoll.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

Verbalisation
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
Die Verbalisation seiner Gedanken war klar und direkt.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

laut schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Die Autohupen schrillten die ganze Nacht.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

das
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Das ist mein Buch auf dem Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

beide
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Beide Kinder waren aufgeregt wegen der Reise.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries ist ein führendes Unternehmen in der Halbleiterfertigung.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

Unglaube
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Sein Unglaube an das Übernatürliche machte ihn zu einem Skeptiker.
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.
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

unmerklich
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
Die Veränderungen in seinem Verhalten waren anfangs unmerklich.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

Dissident
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Der Dissident wurde verhaftet, weil er gegen die Regierung sprach.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

Modifikation
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
Der Plan erforderten eine Modifikation.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

Knoten
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Der Seemann knüpfte einen sicheren Knoten, um das Boot sicher zu verankern.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
Er ärgert sich oft über die trivialsten Dinge.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

Belohnung
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Er erhielt eine Belohnung für die Rückgabe des verlorenen Portemonnaies.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
Der Prominente kam mit seinem Gefolge von Assistenten und Leibwächtern an.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

einstellen
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

Ballett
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Sie hat jahrelang im klassischen Ballett trainiert.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

daher
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Sie war die beste Kandidatin, daher wurde sie für den Job ausgewählt.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

süßkartoffel
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
Geröstete Süßkartoffeln sind eine gesunde und leckere Beilage.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

streng
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

ländlich
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Sie wuchs in einer ländlichen Gegend weit außerhalb der Stadt auf.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

bunt gefärbt
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
Der Garten war voller bunt gefärbter Pflanzen.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

AIDS
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
AIDS ist ein großes weltweites Gesundheitsproblem.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

festigen
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt gefestigt.
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

Kindergarten
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
Sie hat ihr Kind in den Kindergarten eingeschrieben, um sich auf die Grundschule vorzubereiten.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Übermäßige exertion kann zu Müdigkeit und Erschöpfung führen.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

Intoleranz
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Ihre Intoleranz verhinderte, dass sie Menschen mit anderen Glaubensrichtungen akzeptierte.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

Übeltäter
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
Der Übeltäter wurde wegen des Raubs verhaftet.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

rachsüchtig
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
Sein rachsüchtiges Verhalten gegenüber seinen ehemaligen Kollegen war unprofessionell.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

feige, verräterisch
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
Der feige Soldat verließ seinen Posten aus Angst.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

enterben
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
Der Vater drohte, seinen Sohn wegen seiner rücksichtslosen Handlungen zu enterben.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

klug oder scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Seine scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen halfen, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

Genesungsphase
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Seine Genesungsphase dauerte fast zwei Monate nach dem Unfall.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

Vertreter
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Der Vertreter sprach kritische Themen an.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

prosperierend / ruhmreich
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
Er erinnerte sich oft an die glorreichen Tage seiner Jugend.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

Dynamik
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
Die Dynamik des Teams änderte sich, nachdem der neue Manager beigetreten war.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

Glück
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

erreichen
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um ihren Traum zu verwirklichen, Ärztin zu werden.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

Großtuerei, Prahlerei
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Seine endlose Prahlerei machte ihn bei seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominieren
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Sie verabscheut Grausamkeit gegenüber Tieren.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

Steuergerät
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Der Gamecontroller erleichterte das Spielen des Videospiels.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

Betrüger
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
Der alte Mann stellte sich als ein cleverer Betrüger heraus, der jeden hereingelegt hat.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

Tor; Eingang
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
Das alte Steintor diente als Eingang zum prächtigen Palast.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

ankündigung
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
Der Direktor machte eine wichtige Ankündigung über den neuen Zeitplan.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

bester Schüler
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Sie wurde als bester Schüler ihrer Klasse geehrt.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein bilaterales Handelsabkommen.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

erzählen
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Sie wird die Ereignisse ihrer Reise dem Publikum erzählen.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

Krise
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
Die Finanzkrise hat die globalen Märkte beeinflusst.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

umarmen
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Sie umarmte ihre Freundin, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fabrik
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Er arbeitet in einer Schuhfabrik.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

unveränderlich; fest;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
Die Gesetze der Physik sind unveränderliche Prinzipien, die das Universum regieren.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Die strahlenden Sterne erleuchteten den Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

Langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
Der Langur saß auf dem Ast des Baums und aß Früchte.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

ozeanische stratifikation
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
Die Ozeanstratifikation beeinflusst die marine Biodiversität.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

Erklärung; Klarstellung;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
Der Lehrer gab eine detaillierte Erklärung des komplexen mathematischen Konzepts.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

resentieren
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Sie begann, die ständige Kritik ihres Chefs zu resentieren.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

austauschen
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Sie tauschten Witze über den Tisch hinweg aus.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorium
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Fortschrittliche Laboratorien ermöglichten bahnbrechende Entdeckungen.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

gefleckt; markiert; gesehen
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Der gefleckte Leopard bewegte sich lautlos durch den Dschungel.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

betäuben
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Die hellen Lichter betäubten die Läufer, als sie das Stadion betraten.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostatisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Aerostatische Designs gewährleisten Stabilität in großen Höhen.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

debilitierend
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
Die Krankheit hatte eine debiliterende Wirkung auf seine Gesundheit.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

sich ergeben
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
Die Armee ergab sich schließlich nach Wochen des Kampfes.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

refraktierend
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Die refraktierenden Eigenschaften des Kristalls bogen das Licht in ein Spektrum.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

verschwenden
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Er verschwendete sein Geld für unnötige Geräte.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

Spoonerismus
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Er machte einen Spoonerismus, als er 'seltsamer alter Dekan' anstelle von 'lieber alter König' sagte.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

übermäßige Bewunderung
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
Die Sängerin genoss die übermäßige Bewunderung ihrer Fans.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

mehr Gewicht haben
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
Die Vorteile der neuen Politik überwiegen die Risiken.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

Sauerstoffversorgung oder -behandlung
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Tiefenatmungsübungen verbessern die Sauerstoffversorgung des Körpers.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

unüberzeugbar
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Sie blieb unüberzeugbar trotz all unserer Argumente.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

sicherlich
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Ich werde dir mit diesem Projekt sicherlich helfen.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

wortreich
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Seine wortreiche Erklärung verwirrte das Publikum, anstatt das Problem zu klären.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

Hunde-Rose
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
Der Hunde-Rosenstrauch wuchs wild entlang des Landweges.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

häufig
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
Er macht häufige Besuche bei seiner Großmutter.