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B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistisch
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Der Bericht liefert statistische Daten über das Bevölkerungswachstum.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

Angriff
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Er wurde nach dem Kampf wegen Angriff angeklagt.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

Wahnsinn; Irresein;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Es wäre Wahnsinn, bei diesem Sturm zu fahren.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Blues-Musik zu hören beruhigt ihn immer.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

Anklage
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
Die Anklage brachte starke Beweise gegen den Angeklagten vor.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

Emitieren
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
Die Fabrik emittiert Rauch in die Atmosphäre.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

Antioxidans
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Antioxidantien, die die Alterung verlangsamen.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

Metallhalterung
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
Das Regal wurde von einer starken Metallhalterung gehalten.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

nachdenklich stimmend
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
Der Film war tiefgründig und nachdenklich stimmend und hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

Partikel
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Staubpartikel schwebten in der Luft nahe dem Fenster.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Anzeige
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Anzeige in der Zeitung für die neue Position geschaltet.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

auffrischen
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

basilikum
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
Die Pasta-Sauce war mit frischem Basilikum gewürzt.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

Netz
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
Das nationale Stromnetz muss verbessert werden.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

bewusst
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Sie war nach der Operation völlig bewusst.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

Explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
Die Explosion erschütterte die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

fruchtbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens ist entscheidend für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

Trillion
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
Der Wert des Unternehmens ist auf über eine Billion Dollar gestiegen.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

Matratze
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Wir haben eine neue Matratze für unser Schlafzimmer gekauft.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

Insider
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Er war ein Insider, der alle Geheimnisse der Firma kannte.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

Meditation
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Sie praktiziert jeden Morgen Meditation, um ihren Tag in Ruhe zu beginnen.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

angemessen
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Er hat die Aufgabe angemessen abgeschlossen, könnte aber beim nächsten Mal noch verbessern.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Ihre vergangenen Fehler sind irrelevant für diese Diskussion.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doppelt
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Sie fühlte sich doppelt so glücklich, nachdem sie den Preis gewonnen und eine Beförderung erhalten hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

griesgrämig; reizbar;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Er war den ganzen Morgen griesgrämig, weil er nicht gut geschlafen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

Einsicht
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Ihre Einsicht in menschliches Verhalten machte sie zu einer erfolgreichen Psychologin.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

dunkel
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Die Bedeutung des Gedichts war für die meisten Leser unklar.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
Scheitern sollte dich nicht davon abhalten, es noch einmal zu versuchen.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

richten
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Sie richtete ihre Haare vor dem Meeting.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Anwesen
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Die Familie besass ein grosses Anwesen auf dem Land.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
Die tribale Gemeinschaft hat ihre Kultur über Jahrhunderte bewahrt.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

komplementär
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Die beiden Partner haben komplementäre Fähigkeiten.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

erdwurm
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
Der Gärtner war glücklich, viele Regenwürmer im Boden zu finden.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

Dummheit
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Seine Dummheit verursachte viele Probleme für das Team.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

wodurch
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
Das Unternehmen stimmte einem Vertrag zu, wodurch es die Strafe zahlen würde.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

Sanitärversorgung
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Gute Sanitärpraktiken sind der Schlüssel zur Verhinderung von Infestationen.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Mehrere Clubs gründeten eine Liga, um den Sportsgeist zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

Epidemie
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
Die Grippe-Epidemie betraf tausende von Menschen im ganzen Land.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

Spektrum
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Das Festival zog Menschen aus dem gesamten politischen Spektrum an.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

Bunker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Sie versteckten sich während des Luftangriffs in einem Bunker.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

bemühen
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Sie bemühte sich, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

unvollkommen
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
Das Gemälde war schön, obwohl es unvollkommen war.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

ernennen
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
Der Vorstand wird einen neuen Direktor ernennen.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

Kochbanane
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Kochbananen können frittiert, gekocht oder gebacken werden und sind ein Grundnahrungsmittel in vielen tropischen Ländern.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

Kabeljau
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
Der Fischer fing einen großen Kabeljau im Nordatlantik.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

Dreh
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
Der Dreh des Films dauerte mehrere Monate.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

Lehrplan
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
Die Schule hat ihren Lehrplan aktualisiert, um mehr digitale Alphabetisierungskurse einzubeziehen.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

Kommandant
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
Der Kommandant befahl seinen Truppen, vorzurücken.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

einbeziehen
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es ist entscheidend, die Jugendlichen in die Bildung einzubeziehen.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

Allianz
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Globale Allianzen fördern die Umweltverträglichkeit.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

deshalb
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Er hat nicht gelernt, und deshalb ist er in der Prüfung durchgefallen.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Industrielle Revolution
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
Die industrielle Revolution markierte einen Wandel in den Produktionsprozessen.
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

verpflichten
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
Ich würde mich freuen, Ihnen die benötigten Informationen zu geben.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

einsperren
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
Der Richter hat den Verbrecher für fünf Jahre eingesperrt.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

spuren
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Sie hat den Flussweg auf der Karte nachgezeichnet.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

sich sehnen
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war, sehnte er sich sehr nach seiner Heimatstadt.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

Vorschlag, Plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
Das Unternehmen machte den Investoren ein Geschäftsangebot.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

kompromittieren
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Übermäßiges Teilen kann deine Privatsphäre gefährden.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

einsichtig
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
Der Professor hielt einen aufschlussreichen Vortrag über die globale Wirtschaft.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

befolgen
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Alle Unternehmen müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften einhalten.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

Schwarm
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Touristen versammelten sich am Strand während des Sommers.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

zerbrechen
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Das Glas wird zerbrechen, wenn du es fallen lässt.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

Otter
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
Der verspielte Otter schwamm anmutig im Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

Königsfamilie / Lizenzgebühren (Autorenvergütung)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
Der Autor erhält eine Lizenzgebühr für jedes verkaufte Buch.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

Belegschaft
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft um 20% zu erweitern.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Die Behörden müssen kriminelle Aktivitäten auf dem Campus unterdrücken.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

nackt
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
Der Künstler malte ein nacktes Modell.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
Das Projekt wird alle Aspekte der ländlichen Entwicklung einbeziehen.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

treten
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Tritt nicht auf die Blumen.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

Glück
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

Garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
Der Laptop kommt mit einer zweijährigen Garantie.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

unbesiegt; nicht besiegt
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
Das Team bleibt diese Saison unbesiegt.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

mutig; furchtlos
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Sie trat mutig vor, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.