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B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

erfahren
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin, die weiß, wie man schwierige Schüler behandelt.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

Fahrzeug; Auto; Mittel
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
Das Elektrofahrzeug wird heutzutage immer beliebter.
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

beginnen
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
Sie beginnt nächste Woche einen neuen Job.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

aufführen
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
Das Orchester wird heute Abend im Konzertsaal auftreten.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

Scheitern; Fehler; Schwäche
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Sein einziges Scheitern ist, dass er während der Besprechungen zu viel redet.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

Wiederholung
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Der Arzt war besorgt über das Wiederauftreten der Symptome des Patienten.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

schwach; zerbrechlich
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach und müde.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

Hypochonder
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Er galt als ein Hypochonder, der sich immer um seine Gesundheit sorgte.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

lernen
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache kann aufregend sein.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

auf persönlichen Erzählungen basierend, mehr als auf Fakten oder Forschung, gekennzeichnet durch Anekdoten
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
Das Buch war voller anekdotischer Beweise anstatt Daten.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

Nachtkönigin
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Nachtkönigin-Blumen erfüllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ein obdachloses oder verlassenes Kind; eine streunende Person oder ein Tier
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation hilft Obdachlosen und Streunern, ein Zuhause und Familien zu finden.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

versuchen
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Ich werde mein Bestes tun, um dir zu helfen.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

transplantieren
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Die Ärzte transplantierten eine Niere in den Patienten.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atypisch
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
Der Arzt sagte, es sei ein atypischer Fall der Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

übertrieben
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
Die Kontroverse wurde von den Medien übertrieben dargestellt.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analytisch, forschend, logisch
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Sie hat einen analytischen Ansatz zur Problemlösung.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorant
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Sie war ignorant gegenüber den neuen Technologietrends.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

Anglophobie
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Reden Anglophobie zu fördern.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

bummeln
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Sie bummelten durch die Altstadt und genossen die Aussicht.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

sprudeln
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
Die Limonade begann zu sprudeln, sobald sie geöffnet wurde.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

Harmonie
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Eine Gesellschaft gedeiht, wenn Harmonie unter ihren Menschen besteht.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

hilflos; machtlos; verletzlich
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
Das Kind fühlte sich hilflos, als es sich im überfüllten Markt verirrte.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

tapfer
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
Der tapfere Soldat führte seine Truppen ohne Zögern in die Schlacht.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

winzig
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Er wurde für die harte Arbeit mit einem winzigen Betrag bezahlt.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

Giraffe
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
Die Giraffe streckte ihren Hals, um die Blätter am hohen Baum zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

trauernd
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
Die trauernde Familie erhielt viele Beileidsbekundungen.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

zielen
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Er zielte den Ball auf das Tor.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchronisieren
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Die Tänzer müssen ihre Bewegungen synchronisieren.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

Gorilla
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
Der Gorilla schlug seine Brust, um Dominanz zu zeigen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Der Fisch hat eine weiße ventrale Oberfläche.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

Braut
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
Die schöne Braut ging den Gang entlang in ihrem weißen Hochzeitskleid.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

Effigie; Protestfigur
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
Die Demonstranten verbrannten eine Effigie des korrupten Politikers auf dem Platz.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Sie entschuldigte sich aufrichtig für ihren Fehler.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

folgen
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Nach dem Streit folgte Stille.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

näher, abschließend
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Sie ging näher ans Fenster.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

gemeinschaft
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
Die Gemeinschaft arbeitete zusammen, um den Park zu reinigen.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

Gespräch, das auf eine Einigung abzielt; Verhandlung
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
Die Verhandlung zwischen den beiden Unternehmen dauerte Wochen.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

anhängen
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Bitte hängen Sie das Dokument vor dem Senden an die E-Mail an.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Der geschwätzige alte Mann im Café sprach stundenlang über seine Reisen.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

überleben
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
Sie hat alle ihre Geschwister überlebt.
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

Prozent
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
Die Verkäufe stiegen dieses Jahr um zehn Prozent.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

vorausgegangen
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Dunkle Wolken gingen dem starken Regen voraus.
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.
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

obere Etage
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
Sie ging nach oben in ihr Schlafzimmer, um sich auszuruhen.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

Hausboot
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub auf einem schönen Hausboot im See.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

fest; real; greifbar; konkret
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Wir benötigen konkrete Beweise, um unsere Behauptungen zu stützen.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

wandern
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Wir wanderten durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infizieren
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
Das Virus kann gesunde Menschen schnell infizieren.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

Unfall
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen sollen Unfälle verhindern.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
Der Behälter besteht aus undurchlässigem Kunststoff.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

Isthmus
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
Der Panamakanal verläuft durch den Isthmus von Panama.
C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

Kolonnade
Meaning
A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.
Example
The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.
Die Besucher bewunderten die große Kolonnade am Eingang des Tempels.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

Maniac
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
Der Fahrer raste wie ein Maniac.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Reservierung
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Ich habe eine Reservierung im Restaurant für heute Abend gemacht.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

Metropole
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
New York ist eine geschäftige Metropole mit Millionen von Einwohnern.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

verlangsamen
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
Das Auto begann, langsamer zu werden, als es sich der Ampel näherte.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
Er war bekannt als ein Faulenzer, der seine Tage verschwendete.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

Gesichtszüge
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Die Gesichtszüge seines Gesichts waren scharf und streng.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

Bezeichnung
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Er verdiente den Bezeichnung ‘Der Große’ für seine bemerkenswerten Leistungen.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fest; eng
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Halte das Seil fest, damit du nicht fällst.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

durchgehend
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Sie arbeitete die ganze Nacht.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

glühend
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
Die glühende Lampe erleuchtete den gesamten Raum.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

unbeeindruckt, natürlich
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Er blieb unbeeinflusst von der Kritik und arbeitete weiter hart.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolisch
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Der Bösewicht ersann einen diabolischen Plan.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

Glück
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

Symbol
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

hingegeben
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Lehrerin, die für ihre Schüler über sich hinausgeht.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

schmelzen
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
Das Eis begann in der Sonne zu schmelzen.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

Fehlverhalten; Vergehen
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Er bedauerte seine vergangenen Fehlverhalten und versuchte, Wiedergutmachung zu leisten.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

aufputzen
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Sie war mit billigen Schmuck aufputzen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

tapfer, heldenhaft
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete das Kind aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

charakterisieren
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
Der Autor charakterisiert den Helden als mutig und selbstlos.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

Melodie; Musikton
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie das Abendessen kochte.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medaille
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Sie gewann eine Goldmedaille im 100-Meter-Rennen.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

heiligen
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
Der alte Tempel wurde durch Jahrhunderte der Verehrung geheiligt.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

Bewertung
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
Die Bewertung der Immobilie war viel höher als erwartet.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

durchlässig
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Der Boden hier ist durchlässig für Regenwasser.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

laut, krachend
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
Die Menge wurde laut, nachdem das Team ein Tor erzielt hatte.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

Einkaufszentrum
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Sie gingen ins Einkaufszentrum, um neue Kleidung zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

würzig (salzig oder scharf)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Das Restaurant serviert eine Vielzahl von würzigen Gerichten.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

Konservatismus
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
Der Konservatismus schätzt Tradition und schrittweise Entwicklung.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

Nagetier
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
Der Bauer stellte Fallen auf, um die Nagetiere in seiner Scheune zu fangen.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Schaden
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Falsche Informationen zu verbreiten ist ein Schaden für die Gemeinschaft.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

Lücke / Abstand
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Es gibt eine große Lücke zwischen den Reichen und den Armen.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granulieren
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Der Zucker begann zu granulieren, als er abkühlte.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodox
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
Der Professor war bekannt für seine heterodoxen Ansichten zur Religion.