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C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

Sternanis
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Sie gab Sternanis in die Suppe, um einen aromatischen Geschmack zu verleihen.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

fehlerhaft, inkorrekt
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Seine Annahmen waren völlig fehlerhaft.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

widersprechen
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Sie widersprach ihrem Freund in Bezug auf die riskante Entscheidung.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

wortwörtlich oder buchstäblich
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Sie wiederholte seine Anweisungen wortwörtlich, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

Seelsorger
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
Der Militärseelsorger sprach Gebete vor der Schlacht.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

der tiefste
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Sie enthüllte ihre tiefsten Gedanken ihrem engsten Freund.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Würziges Essen kann gastrointestinale Probleme verursachen.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

einkernig
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Amöben sind einzellige Organismen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

einzeln
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Sie kaufte ein Einzelticket für das Konzert.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

Designer
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
Die Modedesignerin präsentierte ihre neue Kollektion.
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

Familie, Verwandte
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

junger Fisch
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
Junge Fische brauchen Schutz vor Raubtieren.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

zusammenleben
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Sie beschlossen, vor der Hochzeit zusammenzuleben.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte unzählbare Schäden in der Stadt.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

kultivieren
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Landwirte kultivieren Reis auf den Reisfeldern.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

besänftigen
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
Die Mutter versuchte, ihr weinendes Kind zu besänftigen.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertiert
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Als Introvertierter bevorzugte er es, zu lesen, anstatt zu Partys zu gehen.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

frühreif
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
Das frühreife Kind las mit fünf Jahren Romane.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

ein kleines Stück schmackhaftes Essen; ein kleines interessantes Stück Information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Sie servierte köstliche Häppchen auf der Party.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

dunkel
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Sie bevorzugt dunkle Farben für ihre Winterkleidung.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

gerade; direkt; ehrlich;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Ziehe eine gerade Linie von Punkt A bis Punkt B.
A1 noun /eər/

Air

Luft
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
Frische Luft ist für die Gesundheit wichtig.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

Jäger
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
Der Jäger verfolgte das Reh durch den Wald.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

Geisel
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
Die Polizei verhandelte sorgfältig, um die Freilassung aller Geiseln unversehrt zu sichern.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

leicht
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Sie berührte die Hand des Babys leicht.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

Flug / Flug
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Unser Flug nach London wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

mehrdeutig sprechen
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker equivokierte, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

mit Blut verbunden
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
Der Chirurg untersuchte die sanguinische Entladung aus der Wunde.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaisch
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers war genau, aber ziemlich prosaisch.
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 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.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

unter, darunter
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Die Schlüssel waren unter dem Stapel Papiere versteckt.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

durchlässig
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
Die dünne Wand war leicht durchlässig.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

Glück
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

Melancholie; nachdenkliche oder sanfte Traurigkeit
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Eine tiefe Melancholie überkam ihn, nachdem er die alten Briefe gelesen hatte.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

Bürger
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
Bürger müssen die Vorschriften zur Luftverschmutzung einhalten.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

Handelsförderung
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
Die Handelsförderung fördert das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

Blüte
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Blüte.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

gründlich; vollständig;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Sie hat das ganze Haus gründlich gereinigt, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

verstreuen
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

gespannt
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
Das Seil war zwischen den beiden Pfosten gespannt.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

Pomfretfisch
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliches Pomfret-Curry mit Reis.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

Modegeschäft
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Sie kaufte ein schönes Kleid in einem Modegeschäft in der Innenstadt.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

verletzlich
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Kinder sind in Krisenzeiten oft die verletzlichsten.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

ausgießen
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Sie drückte ihre Dankbarkeit für die Hilfe aus, die sie erhalten hatte.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

Verteilung
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
Das Unternehmen verwaltet die Verteilung von Lebensmittelvorräten in ländliche Gebiete.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

Skalpell
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
Der Chirurg benutzte sorgfältig ein Skalpell, um den ersten Schnitt zu machen.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

macerieren
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
Der Koch macerierte das Obst in Wein, bevor er es servierte.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

Glück
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
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.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

kategorisiert
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
Die Stadt wurde als stark verschmutzt kategorisiert.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

Typografie
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Gute Typografie verbessert die Lesbarkeit einer Website.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Diadem
Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
Die Prinzessin trug ein goldenes Diadem auf der Stirn.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

Hochstimmung oder Freude
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Das Gefühl der Exhilaration nach einer Achterbahnfahrt ist erstaunlich.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modifizieren
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Wir müssen den Plan ändern, um mehr Details einzufügen.
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

unerschöpflich
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
Seine unerschöpfliche Energie ermöglichte es ihm, unermüdlich an seinen Projekten zu arbeiten.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

Archaismus
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
Das Gedicht ist voller Archaismen, die ihm einen altmodischen Geschmack verleihen.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

Schauspieler
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
Das Festival war voller talentierter Schauspieler aus dem ganzen Land.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

unglaublich
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
Der Blick vom Gipfel des Berges war unglaublich schön.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

Taktiken
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
Das Team änderte seine Taktiken, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

übersehen
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
Es ist einfach, kleine Details zu übersehen, wenn man in Eile ist.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophezeien
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Der Mönch prophezeite, dass der Frieden ins Land zurückkehren würde.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

widerrufen
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Er widerrief seine frühere Aussage vor Gericht.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

schnelles Wachstum oder Expansion mit einer zunehmenden Rate
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
Die Technologie entwickelt sich in einem exponentiellen Tempo.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

Rektitüde
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Seine Rektitüde verschaffte ihm Respekt in der Gesellschaft.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

reich; wohlhabend; vermögend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

zerstreuen
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Die Polizei hat Tränengas eingesetzt, um die Menge zu zerstreuen.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

ermüdend; langweilig
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
Die lange Vorlesung war ermüdend und wiederholend.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

bestand
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Das Geschäft führt eine große Auswahl an Produkten.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

heilig; Gott oder religiösen Zwecken geweiht; moralisch und spirituell ausgezeichnet
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
Der heilige Schrein zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Pilgern an.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

satzung
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
Der Stadtrat verabschiedete ein neues Gesetz, das Straßenverkäufer reguliert.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

Torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
Das U-Boot feuerte einen Torpedo auf das feindliche Schiff.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

übergehen / verharmlosen
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
Der Bericht hat die finanziellen Probleme des Unternehmens übergangen.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

Plan / Verschwörung
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Sie entwickelten einen Plan, um Investoren zu betrügen.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

drohen
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Dunkle Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass ein Sturm bevorstand.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

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

place

Ort
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Sie stellte die Bücher auf den Tisch.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

tief eingraben
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
Der Forscher grub tief in alten Manuskripten, um Hinweise zu finden.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

Teilnehmer der Konferenz
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Jeder Teilnehmer der Konferenz erhielt ein Namensschild am Anmeldetisch.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

hinterhältig
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Er ist ein hinterhältiger Politiker, der Menschen für Macht manipuliert.
C2 adjective /ɑːlˈfæktəri/

olfactory

olfaktorisch
Meaning
Relating to the sense of smell.
Example
The perfume activated her olfactory nerves immediately.
Das Parfüm aktivierte sofort ihre Riechnerven.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roan
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
Der Reiter stieg auf ein rotes Pferd mit einem gescheckten Fell.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

kryptisch, rätselhaft, unklar
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
Die Nachricht war kryptisch und schwer zu entschlüsseln.