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C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

Silbe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Computer' hat drei Silben.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
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.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

vom Sofa entfernen (seltene Bedeutung)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
Der Chirurg versuchte, den Katarakt zu entfernen.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

Verräter; betrüger
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
Der Verräter wurde entlarvt und stellte sich schweren Konsequenzen.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

müde, gleichgültig
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Nach Jahren des Reisens fühlte sie sich müde durch die ständige Bewegung.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

aufregen
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
Die Idee, ins Ausland zu reisen, macht sie aufgeregt.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

Wiederbelebung
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Es gab eine Wiederbelebung des Interesses an traditionellen Handwerken.
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

in der Nähe
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
Die nächste Tankstelle ist in der Nähe.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

gründlich, ausführlich
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Der Bericht war gründlich und gut recherchiert.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

fliegend
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
Der fliegende Vogel verschwand in den Wolken.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

haus
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Sie kehrte nach einer langen Reise endlich nach Hause zurück.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

Gewürz/Sauce
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Ketchup ist ein beliebtes Gewürz in vielen Ländern.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

Memorisierung
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
Die Memorierung wichtiger Informationen ist entscheidend für Prüfungen.
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 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

Ideale des Gemeindedienstes
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Gemeindedienst-Ideale müssen in den Schulen gelehrt werden.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

Breitband
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Breitband-Internet ist zu einer Notwendigkeit in modernen Haushalten geworden.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

ausgeschlossen; abgelehnt
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Er fühlte sich von den Gruppenaktivitäten und Gesprächen ausgeschlossen.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

vorbereitet
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Sie war gut auf die Abschlussprüfung vorbereitet.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

aufrichtigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit beim Entschuldigen war für alle offensichtlich.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

loben
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Die Kritiker loben den neuen Film.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

wischen
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Bitte wischen Sie den Tisch ab.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

Erstsemester
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
Der Erstsemester fühlte sich nervös an seinem ersten Tag an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

Pergament
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

Ichtiosaurier (eine Art ausgestorbener Meeresechse)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Ichtiosaurier waren schnelle Raubtiere der alten Meere.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

räuberisch/ausbeuterisch
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
Der Raubvogel stürzte sich auf seine Beute.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

wunderbar
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Sie gab eine wunderbare Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

Glück
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

spöttisch lächeln
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Sie höhnte über seinen Versuch zu singen.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

Kriegsschiff
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
Das Kriegsschiff segelte über den Ozean, um die Küste zu verteidigen.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

offenherzig; großzügig und aufrichtig; herzlich empfangend;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Sie begrüßte die Fremden mit einem offenen Lächeln und lud sie zum Abendessen ein.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

laden
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Ich muss zum Laden gehen, um einige Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

leuchten
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Die Laternen leuchteten sanft im Dunkeln.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

Vorteil; Nutzen
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Ein Hochschulabschluss verschafft dir einen Vorteil auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

Glück
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

haushalt
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
In unserem Haushalt sind fünf Personen.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

verschleiern, unklar machen, verwirren
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Politiker verschleiern oft Fakten, um die Menschen zu täuschen.
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

Quorum
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
Die Vorstandssitzung wurde verschoben, weil kein Quorum erreicht wurde.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

Ordner
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Ich habe alle Fotos in einem separaten Ordner gespeichert.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

lärmschwall
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
Der Lärmschwall der Hupe machte es unmöglich, sich zu konzentrieren.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

ersticken
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
Das Kind erstickte fast, als es in dem verschlossenen Raum gefangen war.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

Nährstoffmangel
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
Ein Nährstoffmangel im Boden kann die Produktivität der Ernte verringern.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

Rückschritt
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Das Land erlebte nach der Krise einen wirtschaftlichen Rückschritt.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

weit verbreitet
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
Die Nachricht von seiner Beförderung verbreitete sich weit in der Firma.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

Offenheit
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Ihre Offenheit während des Treffens beeindruckte alle.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
Die Lebenserwartung hängt von der Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung ab.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

rückdatiert
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
Der Brief wurde zurückdatiert, um offizieller zu erscheinen.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

edel
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Seine edlen Taten halfen vielen Menschen in Not.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

geklopfter Reis
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Geklopfter Reis wird oft mit Milch und Zucker zum Frühstück gegessen.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

Deklamation
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Ihre Deklamation fesselte das Publikum beim Wettbewerb.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

körperlich, materiell
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Gespenster werden oft als ohne körperliche Form beschrieben.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

hemd
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Er trug ein weißes Hemd ins Büro.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

energisch; stark; mit Nachdruck gesagt
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Sie gab der Vorschlag ein emphatisches 'Nein'.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testator
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
Der Anwalt las das Testament des verstorbenen Testators.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

dunkelrot
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
Der dunkelrote Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel mit schönen Farben.
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 /hɛlθ/

health

Gesundheit
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
Übung ist wichtig für eine gute Gesundheit.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

nirgends
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Ich habe überall gesucht, aber die Schlüssel waren nirgends zu finden.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

gestützt
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht gestützt.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

freiwillige Organisation
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean ist eine freiwillige Organisation, die Recycling fördert.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

saisonale Gemüse
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Saisonale Gemüse wachsen im Winter reichlich.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

Indizes
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Die Indizes des Aktienmarkts fielen nach der Bekanntgabe stark.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

Teufelstreiche
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Die Teufelstreiche des Bösewichts erschreckten die Dorfbewohner.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

für
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Dieses Geschenk ist für dich.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

grüne Papaya
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
Grüner Papayasalat ist ein beliebtes Gericht in der thailändischen Küche.
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 /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Gefängnis
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Er wurde für seine Verbrechen ins Gefängnis geschickt.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

erweitert
Meaning
Made or become larger or more extensive.
Example
Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.
Erweiterte Möglichkeiten in der Bildung können Leben verändern.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

erklären
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie in einfachen Worten.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

wegwerfen
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Sie entschied sich, die alten Kleider wegzuwerfen.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

pompöses Sprachverhalten
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von leerem pompösem Gerede.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robust
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
Die robuste Infrastruktur stellt eine zuverlässige Kommunikation sicher.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

unerwartet
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
Das Treffen endete ohne unerwartete Vorfälle.
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

variieren
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
Der Künstler benutzte verschiedene Schattierungen, um das Design zu variieren.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

Preis
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Er hat den ersten Preis im Wettbewerb gewonnen.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

verstümmeln
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
Der Unfall verstümmelte mehrere Passagiere.
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.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

Synchronizität
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
Die Synchronizität der Bewegungen der Tänzer erstaunte das Publikum.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

Schnur
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Sie band das Paket mit einer Schnur.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

Einlass
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
Das Boot fuhr in einen engen Einlass entlang der Küste.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

gefleckt
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
Der Waldboden war mit Sonnenlicht gefleckt.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tektonisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Tektonische Bewegungen verursachen Erdbeben und Gebirgsbildung.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

Knoblauch
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
Das Rezept erfordert drei frische Knoblauchzehen, um den Geschmack zu verstärken.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

diplomatische Lösung
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Eine diplomatische Lösung ist notwendig für den Frieden.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Das Auto änderte plötzlich die Richtung, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

Unachtsamkeit
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
Der Fehler geschah durch reine Unachtsamkeit.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analphabet; ungebildet; unwissend
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, analphabetische Erwachsene beim Lernen von Lesen und Schreiben zu unterstützen.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

giftige Gase
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Giftige Gase aus der Industrie tragen zur Luftverschmutzung bei.