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A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

still
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
Das Wasser war still und spiegelte den Himmel wider.
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

Zwickmühle
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
Beide Jobs zu verlieren brachte ihn in eine finanzielle Zwickmühle.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

sympathisch
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
Der neue Lehrer ist sehr sympathisch und leicht anzusprechen.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

Juckreiz
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
Augenjuckreiz führt oft zum Reiben.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

Delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
Die Delegation präsentierte die Agenda ihres Landes.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

Unrebeller
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
Der Aktivist war ein wahrer Unrebeller, der alle um ihn herum inspirierte, sich dem Protest anzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Rauchen ist unter Teenagern trotz gesundheitlicher Warnhinweise immer noch verbreitet.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

abscheulich; hässlich; grässlich
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
Das Monster im Film hatte ein abscheuliches Aussehen.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

altmodisch
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Er trägt immer noch einen altmodischen Hut.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Ausschluss
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
Die Politik führte zum Ausschluss bestimmter Gruppen.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthetisieren
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Wissenschaftler synthetisieren neue Verbindungen für die medizinische Forschung.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismus
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, in seinen Einstellungsverfahren Nepotismus zu betreiben.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Abenteuer
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Abenteuermenschen lieben Abenteuerreisen.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

aufhellen
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Ein paar freundliche Worte können jemandem den Tag aufhellen.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
Das Unternehmen tätigte eine gigantische Investition in Technologie.
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

Ziellinie
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
Sie sprintete zur Ziellinie und gewann das Rennen.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

Neuling
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
Als Neuling in der Programmierung bat sie oft ihren Mentor um Rat.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

Ruhe
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
Der Vulkan ist seit Jahrzehnten in einem Zustand der Ruhe.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Sie hatte spät in der Nacht eine Sehnsucht nach Schokolade.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

plötzlich; abrupt; unerwartet;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Es gab eine plötzliche Veränderung im Wetter.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

Ansammlung
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
Die Ansammlung von Staub beeinträchtigt die Effizienz von Haushaltsgeräten.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

werfen
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Er kann den Ball sehr weit werfen.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

Besteuerung
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
Besteuerung ist notwendig, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilias
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Die Studenten studierten die Ilias, um die griechische Mythologie und den Heroismus zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

Unternehmen, besonders ein gewagtes oder komplexes Projekt
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
Das Raumfahrtunternehmen erforderte Jahre der Planung und Vorbereitung.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

Isobar
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Der Meteorologe erklärte, wie Isobaren die Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung anzeigen.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

chaotisch
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
Die plötzliche Ankündigung versetzte das Büro in einen völlig chaotischen Zustand.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Sie saß still, um über ihre Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

Nähe
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
Die Nähe ihrer Häuser machte sie zu engen Freunden.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

ängstlich
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
Der ängstliche Schüler zögerte, dem Lehrer eine Frage zu stellen.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

abwertend
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Er machte eine abwertende Bemerkung über ihre Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

samt
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Die königlichen Vorhänge waren aus reichhaltigem roten Samt gemacht.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

tragen
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Sie trug die Tasche über die Straße.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

des Wahlrechts berauben
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
Das neue Gesetz könnte Tausende von Wählern vom Wahlrecht ausschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

bildlich
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Sie verwendete bildliche Sprache, um ihre Gefühle zu beschreiben.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

dunkelhäutig
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Der Matrose hatte ein dunkelhäutiges Gesicht nach Jahren unter der Sonne.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

Spiel
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Sie spielten ein Fußballspiel am Nachmittag.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

Fachsprache
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
Das Handbuch war in technischer Fachsprache geschrieben, die die neuen Mitarbeiter verwirrte.
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 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

ernte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Die Bauern sind während der Reisernte beschäftigt.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

gewissenhaft
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Er ist dafür bekannt, in seiner Arbeit gewissenhaft zu sein.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

vorhersagen
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Wissenschaftler sagen Regen morgen voraus.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

peinlich; unangenehm; beschämend
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Es war peinlich, als ich ihren Namen vergessen habe.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

netzartig
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
Das Blatt hatte ein retikuliertes Muster von Adern.
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

Viola
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
Sie wählte es, die Viola im Schulorchester zu spielen.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

Wächter
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Der Wächter patrouilliert jede Stunde durch die Fabrik, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

Schmeichelei
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Sie benutzte jede Schmeichelei, um seine Unterstützung zu gewinnen.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

drängen
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Ärzte drängen Patienten, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

unbewohnbar
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
Schnelle Urbanisierung kann Städte unbewohnbar machen.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

hermetisch
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Die Gläser wurden hermetisch versiegelt, um die Frische zu bewahren.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

erschrocken
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
Das Kind war durch den lauten Lärm erschrocken.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

Ausnahme
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
Die meisten Studenten haben die Prüfung bestanden, mit Ausnahme von einigen, die abwesend waren.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

ernsthaft
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
Sie hat die Sache sehr ernsthaft genommen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Sie sprach mit einer ungewöhnlichen Sanftheit, die alle überraschte.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
Der Stier rannte in einem wilden, unkontrollierten Zustand durch das Dorf.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

Rutsche
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß beim Spielen auf der Rutsche im Park.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

gekennzeichnet durch das Angreifen oder Ablehnen von etablierten Überzeugungen, Traditionen oder Werten
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Ihre ikonoklastischen Ansichten stellten die konventionelle Weisheit der Branche in Frage.
A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

Geier
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
Der Drachen flog hoch über den Feldern auf der Suche nach Beute.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

Hegemonie
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
Das Imperium bewahrte seine Hegemonie über benachbarte Staaten.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

verkauf
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
Die Auktion war eine formelle Verkauf der Vermögenswerte des Anwesens.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

Abendessen
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Wir essen normalerweise gegen sieben Uhr Abendessen.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

ein weiches Geräusch machen, wie beim Gehen im Matsch; unterdrücken oder zum Schweigen bringen
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Seine Stiefel machten ein Squelch-Geräusch im nassen Boden.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

Schande
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Das Brechen seines Versprechens brachte Schande auf seinen Namen und sein Familienerbe.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

aufregend
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Der Redner hielt eine aufregende Rede, die das Publikum bewegte.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

Kohlenstoffbindung
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Wälder spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kohlenstoffbindung.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

schwein
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
Der Bauer fütterte das Schwein im Stall.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

Wächter
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Ein Wächter stand am Eingang des Lagers.
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

Prognose
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
Der Arzt gab eine positive Prognose für die Genesung des Patienten.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Ein sprachbasiertes künstliches Intelligenzmodell
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT hilft Benutzern dabei, effizient menschenähnlichen Text zu generieren.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

Jonglage
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
Das Jonglieren des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Die Soldaten wurden angewiesen, die Gefangenen zu entwaffnen.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

beschämend; ehrenrührig; verdächtig
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Sein beschämendes Verhalten schockierte alle auf der Party.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

Aerostatik
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
Aerostatik ist entscheidend für das Verständnis, wie Ballons schwimmen.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorphosieren
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
Die Raupe verwandelte sich in einen Schmetterling.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

Tourniquet
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Der Sanitäter legte ein Tourniquet an, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

Inaktivität
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Längere Inaktivität kann die körperliche und geistige Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalie
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall wurde als Anomalie angesehen.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

Tempel
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Sie besuchten einen alten Tempel während ihrer Reise nach Indien.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

Wunder
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
Die Genesung des Patienten wurde von den Ärzten als Wunder bezeichnet.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

offen gesagt; ehrlich;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Offen gesagt, ich denke, dieser Plan braucht mehr Überlegung.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

töricht
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Es war töricht von ihm, den Berg ohne die richtige Ausrüstung zu erklimmen.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervös, ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

Schwäche
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Seine größte Schwäche ist sein Mangel an Geduld.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

Laterne
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Wir trugen während unserer Campingreise eine Laterne.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

Spiele zur Bestimmung des Champions
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
Das Team qualifizierte sich für die Playoffs nach einer starken Saison.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

undeutlich
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
Der Klang der Stimmen war in der Ferne undeutlich.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

unterscheiden
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Es kann schwierig sein, zwischen Wahrheit und Gerücht zu unterscheiden.