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C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

steril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Der Chirurg arbeitete in einer sterilen Umgebung, um eine Infektion zu vermeiden.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

Motivation
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Sie verlor ihre Motivation, das Projekt fortzusetzen.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

hart
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
Die Prüfung war für die meisten Schüler sehr schwer.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

engelsgleich
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
Das Baby hatte ein engelsgleiches Lächeln, das jedem das Herz erweichte.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

kam
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Sie kam pünktlich zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

phönix vogel
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Phönix alle 500 Jahre aus seiner Asche aufsteigt.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

durchdringen, verbreiten, eindringen
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
Der Duft der frischen Blumen durchdrang den gesamten Raum.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

heftig kritisieren
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
Er kritisierte heftig die Korruption in der Regierung.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

unproduktiv; ineffektiv
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
Das Treffen war unproduktiv und verschwendete die Zeit aller.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Seine ungerechten Bemerkungen haben das Publikum wütend gemacht.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

Feind / Rivale
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Jahrelang hielt er seinen Kollegen für seinen Feind.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

schätzen
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
Der Ingenieur schätzte die Kosten des Projekts auf 5 Millionen Dollar.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

bahnbrechend
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Durchbruch-innovationen definieren Innovation neu.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

Investiturzeremonie
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
Der König hielt eine Investiturzeremonie für den neuen Ritter ab.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Die Wände des Grabes waren mit ägyptischen Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

Gewissenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Ihre Gewissenhaftigkeit bei der Arbeit führte zu einem gut organisierten Projekt.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

räumen
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Bitte räumen Sie den Tisch nach dem Abendessen ab.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Er war zu schüchtern, um im Unterricht eine Frage zu stellen.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

untersagen
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
Der Schiedsrichter untersagte das Tor wegen Abseits.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

eifrig; mit großem Verlangen
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Die Kinder warteten eifrig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

Messingarbeiter
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
Der Messingarbeiter fertigte wunderschöne Schmuckstücke aus Messing an.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

dialektisch
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
Sie nahm einen dialektischen Ansatz, um das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Dekalog
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
Der Priester hielt eine Predigt über die Bedeutung des Dekaloges.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

barmherzig; mitfühlend
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
Der barmherzige Richter gab ihm ein milderes Urteil.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

schwer; stark
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Es regnete schwer die ganze Nacht.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

mit einer Geldstrafe belegen / betrügen
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für sein Fehlverhalten mit einer Geldstrafe belegt.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

bakul blume
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
Der süße Duft der Bakul-Blumen füllte die Abendluft im Dorf.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

reizbar
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm keine weiteren Süßigkeiten gegeben wurden.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

asketismus, selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
Asketismus war Teil vieler religiöser Traditionen im Laufe der Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

Hibiskus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Die leuchtend roten Hibiskusblüten schmückten den Eingang des Hauses.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

penibel
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Sie war penibel in ihrer Aufmerksamkeit für Etikette.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metallurgisch
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Er studierte metallurgische Ingenieurwissenschaften an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

Handlauf
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Sie hielt sich fest am Handlauf, während sie die Treppe hinunterging.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

vernünftig
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war vernünftig, an einem regnerischen Tag einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Öl
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Erhitze das Öl in einer Pfanne, bevor du das Gemüse hinzufügst.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

Zahnpasta
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Er kaufte ein neues Kräuter-Dentifrice in der Apotheke.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

Trainer
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
Der Fußballtrainer motivierte sein Team vor dem Spiel.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

glatt; eben; ohne Schwierigkeiten; fließend
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
Die Straße war glatt und bequem zu fahren.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

aufgeregt
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
Das Kind war aufgeregt und lachte über jede Kleinigkeit.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

Attentäter
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
Der Präsident wurde vor potenziellen Attentätern von Sicherheitskräften geschützt.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

Misanthrop
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
Der alte Mann wurde als ein Misanthrop angesehen, der alle sozialen Zusammenkünfte vermied.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Ihre Wahrhaftigkeit in der Untersuchung trug dazu bei, den Fall schnell zu lösen.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

liebend
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Sie ist liebend für Malerei und verbringt Stunden vor ihrer Leinwand.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

Exzentrizität
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Seine Exzentrizität machte ihn sowohl bewundert als auch missverstanden.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

Nobilität; hohe Rangordnung
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Er zeigte große Noblesse, indem er seinen Feinden vergab.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Bleistift
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Er zeichnete ein Bild mit einem Bleistift.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

selten
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Sie isst selten Süßigkeiten wegen ihrer Diät.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

jungfräulich
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
Das Dorf feierte das Fest mit seinen jungfräulichen Mädchen, die tanzten.
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.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

Ertragsoptimierung
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Techniken zur Ertragsoptimierung können die Ernteproduktion erheblich verbessern.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

zurückhaltend
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Sie schenkte ihm ein zurückhaltendes Lächeln.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

gitarre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Sie lernte, Gitarre zu spielen, als sie zwölf Jahre alt war.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

Beachtung
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
Das Festival wird zur Beachtung einer jahrhundertealten Tradition abgehalten.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

nutzlos
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Sein nutzloser Versuch, die Maschine zu reparieren, verschwendete nur Zeit.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doktrin
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
Die Kirche folgt einer strengen Doktrin über moralische Werte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

schrecklich
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Die Wanderer sahen sich erschrecklichen Wetterbedingungen auf dem Berg gegenüber.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

dämonisch
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Er gab ein dämonisches Lachen von sich, das alle erschreckte.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

zukünftige Generationen
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
Nachhaltige Entwicklung sichert den zukünftigen Generationen ein besseres Leben.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Seine abschweifende Art machte den Vortrag schwer zu folgen.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

lange Kürbis
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Sie schnitt den langen Kürbis dünn für das Pfannengericht.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

Malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
Malaria ist eine häufige Krankheit in tropischen Regionen.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

dysfunktional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
Das dysfunktionale System verursachte zahlreiche Verzögerungen und Fehler.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

schwammig
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Der Kuchen hatte eine leichte und schwammige Textur.
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

leise; ruhig
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Sie sprach leise, damit sie das Baby nicht weckte.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

Gesang
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
Die Göttliche Komödie ist in mehrere Gesänge unterteilt.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

Filme
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Filme schauen hilft beim Sprachenlernen.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

gedeihen
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Ihr Geschäft begann zu florieren, nachdem sie Online-Verkäufe eingeführt hatte.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
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.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ausführen
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
Die NASA plant, die Mission in drei Phasen auszuführen.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

mürrisch
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
Das Kind wird mürrisch, wenn es Hunger hat.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

Armreif
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
Die traditionelle Tänzerin trug goldene Armreifen, die im Scheinwerferlicht glänzten.
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

nah
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
Die Schule ist sehr nah an meinem Haus.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

vorhersagen
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Experten versuchten, das Ergebnis der Wahl vorherzusagen.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

wertlos; nutzlos; bedeutungslos
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
Der alte Computer wurde nach den neuen Software-Updates wertlos.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Die gestrandet Wanderer begannen zu verhungern, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Nahrung waren.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

widmen
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Sie widmete ihr Leben der Hilfe für die Armen.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apokalyptisch
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Der Film zeigt eine apokalyptische Zukunft nach einem Atomkrieg.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf der Geburtstagsparty.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

Motilität
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
Die Motilität von Spermien ist entscheidend für eine erfolgreiche Befruchtung.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Seine Freundlichkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

Unfreundlichkeit
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Seine Unfreundlichkeit verletzte ihre Gefühle zutiefst.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
Der Hurrikan hat die Küstendörfer verwüstet.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

Apotheose, der Höhepunkt
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Viele sehen die Renaissance als die Apotheose der Kunst und Kultur in Europa.
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

egalitär
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
Das neue Gesetz fördert eine egalitäre Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

kanna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Die hellen orangefarbenen Canna-Lilien wuchsen hoch neben dem Teich.