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C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

aggressiv
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Sie wurde aggressiv, als ihre Ideen herausgefordert wurden.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

Gewicht
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Das Gewicht des Pakets war 10 Kilogramm.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japanisch
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die japanische Kultur und Traditionen.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

wesentlicher Teil, Kern
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
Der wesentliche Teil seines Arguments war, dass Ehrlichkeit am wichtigsten ist.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

Rauschmittel
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
Alkohol ist das am häufigsten verwendete Rauschmittel in vielen Kulturen.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

Antichrist
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Einige Menschen fürchten das Aufkommen eines Antichristen in der Zukunft.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

Vernichtung
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
Die Vernichtung der Stadt ließ Tausende obdachlos zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

langsam und langweilig
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber etwas langsam und langweilig in der Mitte.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

heftig schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er unehrlich war.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

inner
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
Sie teilte ihre inneren Gedanken mit ihrer besten Freundin.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

Kiesel
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Er warf einen Kieselstein in den Teich und beobachtete die Wellen.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

Geliebter
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Sie traf ihren Geliebten jeden Abend im Café.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

sieben Gewohnheiten
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Selbst Gewohnheiten helfen dabei, einen ausgewogenen Lebensstil aufrechtzuerhalten.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

vorsichtig, bedacht, umsichtig
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Investoren müssen vorsichtig sein, bevor sie Entscheidungen treffen.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

Definition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Das Wörterbuch gibt eine klare Definition des Wortes.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

unternehmerisch
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine unternehmerische junge Unternehmerin.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; anders als das, was normal oder erwartet wird
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Das ist eine seltsame Art, das Problem zu lösen.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Gebiet
Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
Dieses Gebiet ist bekannt für seine schönen Parks.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

Allegorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Der Roman ist eine Allegorie des Kampfes zwischen Gut und Böse.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

blutlos
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
Die Revolution war überraschenderweise blutlos.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
Er war zu schüchtern, um im Unterricht eine Frage zu stellen.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

religiöse Musikkomposition
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
Handels 'Messias' ist eines der bekanntesten Oratorien, die je geschrieben wurden.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

Jahrestag
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Sie feierten ihren Hochzeitstag mit einem Abendessen.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

machtlos
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Die Bürger fühlten sich machtlos gegen das korrupte System.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

Jongleur
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
Der Jongleur unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen erstaunlichen Balltricks.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

brillant
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
Sie gab eine brillante Vorstellung auf der Bühne.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

Brom
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Brom wird häufig in Wasseraufbereitungsc hemikalien verwendet.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

gegenseitige Interaktion
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Der Lehrer förderte mehr Interaktion zwischen den Schülern.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

herunterspielen
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge herunterzuspielen.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

Werkstatt
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
Der Workshop konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der technischen Fähigkeiten junger Fachleute.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

unrein
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
Das unreine Wasser verursachte Gesundheitsprobleme im Dorf.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Das Unternehmen erlebte einen Verstoß gegen die Datensicherheit.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

Beispiel
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
Sie ist ein Beispiel für Freundlichkeit und Großzügigkeit.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

Dämmerung; Abenddämmerung
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Sie gingen am Strand während der Dämmerung, sahen den Sonnenuntergang.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

hervorheben
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
Der Lehrer hat die wichtigsten Punkte im Text hervorgehoben.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

erschrecken
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Der laute Donner hat die Kinder erschreckt.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

traurig und nachdenklich; Traurigkeit ausdrücken oder fühlen
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
Die melancholische Musik ließ alle traurig fühlen.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grille
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Wir konnten abends die Grillen zirpen hören.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

vererben
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
Der Wissenschaftler vererbte seine Forschungspapiere an die Universität.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

Sophist
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Er wurde als ein Sophist abgetan, der Fakten verdrehte, um Debatten zu gewinnen.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

Zivilisation
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
Das alte Ägypten ist bekannt für seine bemerkenswerte Zivilisation.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

Höhenangst
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Ihre Akrophobie verhinderte es, dass sie das hohe Gebäude erklomm.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indisch
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
Sie liebt indisches Essen, besonders Biryani.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Einsatz zu Beginn eines Spiels
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Jeder Spieler setzte ein Ante, bevor das Spiel begann.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

Fehler; Mangel; Schuld
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
Der Unfall wurde durch einen Fehler im Bremssystem des Autos verursacht.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

sich trennen
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Die beiden Wege trennen sich an der Gabelung der Straße.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
Das modulare Design ermöglicht eine einfache Anpassung und Skalierbarkeit.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Die Lantana-Blumen ziehen Schmetterlinge in den Garten.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

bescheiden
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

spöttisch
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Sie gab ein spöttisches Lachen über seinen Versuch zu singen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

Anspruch
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
Das Programm gewährt Anspruch auf Gesundheitsversorgung.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

Gladiator
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
Der Gladiator kämpfte tapfer in der Arena.
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

abstinent
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
Sie führte ein abstinentes Leben und mied alle Luxusgüter.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

Rückfalltäter
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als einen Rückfalltäter, der schon mehrere Male verhaftet worden war.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

durchdringen
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
Der Duft frischer Blumen durchzog den ganzen Raum.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

unheilvoll
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine unheilvolle Atmosphäre.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

tritt auf
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
Schneefall tritt in Regionen mit Temperaturen unter dem Gefrierpunkt auf.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

überrascht
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Ich war überrascht, meinen alten Freund auf dem Markt zu sehen.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

reiben bis es schmerzt
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Die rauen Schuhe rieben an seinen Fersen.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

Hochstimmung oder Freude
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Das Gefühl der Exhilaration nach einer Achterbahnfahrt ist erstaunlich.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

Ansammlung
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
Die Stadt ist eine Ansammlung verschiedener Kulturen und Gemeinschaften.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

Apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Die Schüler zeigten Apathie gegenüber den neuen Regeln.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

Mondstrahl
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Ein Mondstrahl erleuchtete die stille Lichtung im Wald.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

vor dem Mittag
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Sie hat alle ihre wichtigen Besprechungen während der Stunden vor dem Mittag eingeplant.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

wohlhabend; reich; vermögend
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Sie kommt aus einer wohlhabenden Familie mit umfangreichem Immobilienbesitz.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

Monolog
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
Der Schauspieler hielt einen kraftvollen Monolog auf der Bühne.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

unglück
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Er erlitt das Unglück, während der Rezession seinen Job zu verlieren.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

Gans
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Gans schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Sekretär
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Der Sekretär hat das Treffen für morgen geplant.
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

Abwasser oder kontaminiertes Wasser
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
Fabrikabwässer kontaminieren nahegelegene Flüsse und Seen.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

ausstellen
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
Das Museum wird antike Artefakte ausstellen.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cocktail
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Sie bestellte einen Cocktail an der Bar.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

verbrannt
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
Der Koch hat versehentlich das Steak verbrannt.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

erreichen
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Sie hat es geschafft, alle ihre Ziele für das Jahr zu erreichen.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

fortpflanzungsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Der Fortpflanzungszyklus von Schädlingen kann schnelle Befall verursachen.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

quälen
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Viele Menschen sind von saisonalen Allergien betroffen.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

ausbeuten / nutzen
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Kinderarbeit auszubeuten.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

gerber
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
Der Gerber arbeitete lange Stunden, um feines Leder zu produzieren.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

Überlegenheit
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Es gab eine Überlegenheit an Beweisen gegen den Angeklagten.
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

ermutigen
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
Die Worte des Trainers ermutigten das Team, aggressiv zu spielen.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

Freude
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Das Festival war voller Freude und Lachen.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

ernten
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Bauern ernten Weizen im Spätsommer.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

laden
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Arbeiter laden den Lkw mit schweren Kisten.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

Vorfahren
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
Der Stammbaum zeigt die Namen aller Vorfahren.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

bezogen auf die Gesetze von Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
Der Wissenschaftler erklärte die Newtonschen Bewegungsgesetze.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

Überlegung
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
Die Vereinbarung wurde nach viel Überlegung finalisiert.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

aufgeregt
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
Sie fühlte sich nach dem Marathon sehr aufgeregt.
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

pfänden
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
Der Vermieter pfändete die Möbel des Mieters wegen unbezahlter Miete.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.