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C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

grausam
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Sie sprach grausam über ihre Kollegin während der Besprechung.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

Trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Sie starrte aus dem Fenster, als ob sie in Trance wäre.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

Konnektivität
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Verbesserte Konnektivität fördert die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

Großvater/Großmutter
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Meine Großeltern leben in einem kleinen Dorf in der Nähe der Hügel.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

Heimlichkeit, unauffällig bewegen
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Die Katze bewegte sich heimlich in Richtung ihrer Beute.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

Champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
Der Champakbaum im Tempelhof blühte mit goldenen Blumen.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

Schließung
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
Die Schließung des Unternehmens hinterließ viele Mitarbeiter ohne Jobs.
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 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 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

fröhlich
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
Er ging mit einem fröhlichen Schritt in den Raum.
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

einfach
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
Die Prüfung war überraschend einfach.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

besorgt
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Er sah nach den schlechten Nachrichten zutiefst besorgt aus.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparieren
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Sie hat gelernt, ihr zerrissenes Kleid zu reparieren.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

bastard teak
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
Der Bastard-Teakbaum blüht im Frühling mit leuchtend orangefarbenen Blumen.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

Kompression
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
Die Datei-Kompression hilft, den Speicherbedarf zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

aufsteigend, dominant
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Sie ist eine aufstrebende Führungskraft in der politischen Partei.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

Mutation, genetische Veränderung
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten eine genetische Mutation, die die Störung verursachte.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

September
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mein Geburtstag ist im September, und ich feiere ihn immer mit Freunden.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

sich unregelmäßig bewegen
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Die Kinder fingen an, hinter dem langen Marsch zurückzufallen.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

mit dem Kopf stoßen
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
Die Ziege stieß mit dem Kopf gegen den Zaun.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

wachsam
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Die Wachen blieben die ganze Nacht über wachsam.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

Kollation
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
Der Bibliothekar verbrachte Stunden mit der Kollation von alten Manuskripten.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

Freizeit
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
Sie liest in ihrer Freizeit gern Bücher.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

eine Live-Performance eines Musikers, einer Band oder eines Entertainers; auch ein temporärer Job
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
Die Band hat heute Abend ein Gig im lokalen Club.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordnen
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
Der Bischof wird an diesem Sonntag drei neue Priester ordinieren.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

Zwang; Nötigung;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Er fühlte einen starken Zwang, sein Telefon alle paar Minuten zu überprüfen.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

zu viel
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Sie ist zu müde, um weiterzuarbeiten.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

Brust
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
Das Baby schlief auf der Brust seiner Mutter ein.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

angemessen, passend oder angenehm; gekennzeichnet durch Glück oder Zufriedenheit
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Sie machte eine passende Bemerkung, die die Stimmung aufhellte.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

verletzen
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sein Bein beim Fußballspielen.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

verknotet
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
Der alte Mann hatte verknotete Hände von jahrelanger harter Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

ausgestorbenes fliegendes Reptil
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
Das Museum zeigte ein Fossil eines riesigen Pterodaktylus.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

unsicher
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Sie war sich bei der Entscheidung unsicher.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

vorderer
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Der vordere Teil des Gehirns steuert das logische Denken.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

vorab engagieren
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Die Arbeiter wurden vor dem offiziellen Projektbeginn vorab engagiert.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

Garn
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Sie kaufte farbiges Garn, um einen Pullover zu stricken.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

feindlich / ungünstig
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
Die Politik war ungünstig für das Wirtschaftswachstum des Landes.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

Gewissheit
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Sie sprach mit Gewissheit über das Ergebnis des Falls.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

kritisches Denken
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
Kritisches Denken hilft, informierte Entscheidungen zu treffen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

Spoonerismus
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Er machte einen Spoonerismus, als er 'seltsamer alter Dekan' anstelle von 'lieber alter König' sagte.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Das Zenanna war wunderschön mit komplizierten Mustern dekoriert.
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
Seine Geschicklichkeit bei den Verhandlungen sicherte den Vertrag.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
Der Diktator unterdrückte das Volk über Jahrzehnten.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

entlasten
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Sie befreite sich von ihren Sorgen, indem sie sie mit ihrer Freundin teilte.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

wirklich
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Sie liebt ihre Familie wirklich.
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

Einzug
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, die richtige Einrückung in ihren Aufsätzen zu verwenden.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Turbulenzen
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
Das Flugzeug erlebte während des Fluges schwere Turbulenzen.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

Bach / dulden
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines klaren Baches gebaut.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Stück / abgebrochener Teil
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Er hat versehentlich die Kante des Tisches abgechippt.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

demobilisieren
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee nach dem Krieg zu demobilisieren.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

sich verhalten
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Sie verhielt sich während der Zeremonie mit Anmut.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hey, wie geht es dir heute?
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

Gibbon
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
Der Gibbon schwang sich mit seinen langen Armen elegant durch die Bäume.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

synergetisch zusammenarbeiten, um die Effektivität zu steigern.
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
Die Abteilungen müssen synergisieren, um die Effizienz zu verbessern.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

Filmschauspieler
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
Der Filmschauspieler erhielt breite Anerkennung für seine Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

Umfrageleiter
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Der Umfrageleiter sagte ein knappes Wahlergebnis voraus.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Vergewaltigung
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
Das Gesetz bestraft streng diejenigen, die Vergewaltigung begehen.
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 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

eine Person, die ziellos an einem Ort verweilt
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
Die Polizei befragte den Loiterer vor dem Laden.
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

Ineffizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
Regierungsineffizienz führt zu langsamer Projektfertigstellung.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

innerer Konflikt
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
Der interne Konflikt schwächte die Organisation von innen
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Wir hatten einen angenehmen Abend im Park.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

Meile
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging eine Meile, um die Bushaltestelle zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

Wortgeschichte
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
Die Etymologie des Wortes 'Gehalt' stammt vom lateinischen Wort für Salz.
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

fühlbar; leidensfähig
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
In einigen Traditionen werden Götter als fühlbar beschrieben, die menschliche Emotionen teilen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

Jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Jasminblumen füllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

Gebiet
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
Das Waldgebiet wurde als Wildtierschutzgebiet erhalten.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

schmal; eng; begrenzt
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
Die schmale Straße war kaum breit genug für zwei Autos.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

bilden
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Gute Bücher können den Leser sowohl unterhalten als auch bilden.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

überleben
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
Überleben in der Wildnis kann eine herausfordernde Erfahrung sein.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Rangoon-Krieper bedeckte den ganzen Zaun mit ihren süß riechenden Blumen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

hinzu/ Vorteil
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
Sie erhielt ein A plus in ihrer Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

Verletzer
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
Die Polizei erwischte den Verkehrsverletzer an der Kreuzung.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

Tür
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, wenn Sie den Raum verlassen.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

vorne
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
Das Haus hat einen Garten vorne.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

Underdog
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
Das Underdog-Team überraschte alle, indem es die Meisterschaft gewann.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

durchweichen
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
sie durchnässte die kleidung in wasser, bevor sie sie wusch.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

Waschmittel
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Sie kaufte eine neue Marke von Waschmittel für die Wäsche.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

Turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
Der Sikh-Mann trug einen bunten Turban.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

elend; beklagenswert; von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in elenden Bedingungen.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

gut gemacht; gut durchgekocht
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
Das Projekt war gut gemacht und hat alle beeindruckt.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

Glück
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

Verbalisation
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
Die Verbalisation seiner Gedanken war klar und direkt.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

schnell; zügig; rasch;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
Das schnelle Wachstum der Technologie hat unser tägliches Leben verändert.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

vorläufig; unsicher
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Wir haben vorläufige Pläne gemacht, uns nächste Woche zu treffen.