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C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

zeigen
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Kannst du mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

komprimierbar
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
Luft ist eine komprimierbare Substanz, im Gegensatz zu Wasser.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

Waren
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

genial
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Seine genialen Ideen verwandelten die moderne Physik.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Er fühlte sich besser, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
Die Herrschaft des Diktators war von brutaler Gewalt geprägt.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

Sehnsucht
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sie verspürte eine starke Sehnsucht, die Welt zu bereisen.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

möbel
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit schönen Holzmöbeln gefüllt.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminieren
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Sie laminierte ihre wichtigen Dokumente, um sie vor Schäden zu schützen.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

löschen / gießen
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Die Feuerwehrleute löschten die Flammen mit Wasser.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

erpressen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
Die Bande versuchte, Geld von den lokalen Geschäftsinhabern zu erpressen.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

Probiotika
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Probiotika verbessern die Verdauung und fördern die Darmgesundheit.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

Unbescheidenheit
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Der Artikel wurde wegen seines Tons der Unbescheidenheit kritisiert.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

Wildtierschutz
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
Wildtierschutz hat das Ziel, gefährdete Arten zu schützen.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

bilden
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Gute Bücher können den Leser sowohl unterhalten als auch bilden.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

Fries
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
Das Fries über dem Eingang zeigt Szenen aus der antiken Mythologie.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

führend; führend; am wichtigsten
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Sie ist eine führende Expertin in Umweltwissenschaften.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

aufdringlich
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Der Verkäufer war zu aufdringlich, was die Kunden vertrieb.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

Beweise oder Gründe anführen
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
Der Anwalt führte mehrere Beispiele an, um seinen Fall zu unterstützen.
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

Popularität
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
Die Popularität des Sängers ist in diesem Jahr schnell gewachsen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informieren
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
Bitte informieren Sie mich, wenn Sie am Flughafen ankommen.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

baden
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Ich bade jeden Morgen, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

schneller, starker oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag aufgrund von Aufregung oder einer medizinischen Erkrankung
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Sie erlebte Palpitationen vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

Tag
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
Was für ein schöner Tag heute mit klarem blauen Himmel!
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

kreatives Werk
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
Der Komponist betrachtete die Sinfonie als sein größtes kreatives Werk.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

Zufluss
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
Der Zufluss mündet in den Hauptfluss nahe der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

Gänschen
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
Die Gänsemutter schützte ihre Gänschen sorgfältig.
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.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

Nagel
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Er hämmerte den Nagel in das Holzbrett.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

Rang
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Sie stieg schnell in der Firma auf und erreichte einen höheren Rang.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

erfahrener Mensch / ehemaliger Soldat
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Er ist ein Veteran der Softwareindustrie.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

Spiegel
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Sie sah sich im Spiegel an.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

Verfeinerung
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sein Verhalten zeigte eine Verfeinerung, die ihn in jeder Menge hervorstechen ließ.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

Abtretender
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
Der Abtretende muss den Vertrag unterschreiben, bevor er das Eigentum übernimmt.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

zweifelhaft
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Sie warf ihm einen zweifelhaften Blick zu, nachdem sie seine Ausrede gehört hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

rassistisch
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Er wurde beschuldigt, rassistische Kommentare gemacht zu haben.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

Ader; Vene
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
Die Krankenschwester fand eine Vene in seinem Arm, um Blut zu entnehmen.
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

Clique
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
Die Studenten bildeten eine Clique, die andere ausschloss.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

Schmetterlingserbse
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
Schmetterlingserbsenblüten färben den Tee in ein wunderschönes Blau.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

Rivale; Konkurrent;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Die beiden Unternehmen sind seit Jahrzehnten Wettbewerber.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

Beendigung
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
Die Beendigung des Vertrags führte zu finanziellen Verlusten.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergent
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Divergente Politiken schaffen Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Krankenhaus
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Er wurde nach dem Unfall ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

nicht brennbar
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Dieses Material ist incombustibel und sicher für den Bau.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

Verlangen, starke Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Sie hat abends immer das Verlangen nach Schokolade.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

Düne
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Die Kinder spielten auf der Sanddüne am Strand.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

groß und unbeholfen
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
Der unbeholfene Teenager stolperte, während er versuchte zu tanzen.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

Masche, ineinandergreifen
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Die beiden Zahnräder greifen perfekt ineinander, um die Maschine reibungslos laufen zu lassen.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marsch
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Die Soldaten führten einen zeremoniellen Marsch vor dem Palast auf.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Er wurde betrogen, um eine gefälschte Uhr zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

dicksohliger Stiefel
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
Der Schauspieler trug ein Buskin als Teil seines klassischen Kostüms.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

unbedacht
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Seine unbedachten Gewohnheiten ließen ihn ohne Ersparnisse zurück.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.
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 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

vergrößern
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Sie entschieden sich, ihr Haus zu vergrößern.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

leiten
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie leiten.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

ausdauer
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Einen Marathon zu laufen erfordert außergewöhnliche Ausdauer.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

Schwimmen
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Sie nahm Schwimmkurse, um ihre Schwimmfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

Beileid
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Sie bot der trauernden Familie ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

Helm
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
Der Radfahrer trug immer einen leuchtend gelben Helm für Sicherheit und Sichtbarkeit beim Fahren.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

unwissend
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
Sie wurde eine unwissende Teilnehmerin an dem Betrug.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

Dezember
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Der Dezember ist in vielen Ländern kalt.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

Wiederholung
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
Der Schauspieler nahm seine Rolle in der Fortsetzung wieder auf.
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

künstlich, nicht echt
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
Die Aufregung in seiner Geschichte schien künstlich und erzwungen.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

geheim
Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
Sie hielten spät in der Nacht eine geheime Versammlung ab.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

Glück
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropisch
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist die Heimat vieler tropischer Arten.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

Hydroponik
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
Hydroponik ermöglicht es den Pflanzen, ohne Erde zu wachsen.
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

inkognito
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
Der Promi reiste inkognito, um den Paparazzi zu entkommen.
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

berauschend
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
Der berauschende Duft von Jasmin erfüllte den Garten.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Blume
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Schmetterlinge werden von bunten Blumen angezogen.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

kaltes Getränk
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Ich habe ein kaltes Getränk bestellt, um der Sommerhitze zu entkommen.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.