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C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glasieren
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Der Koch glasierte den Kuchen mit Schokolade.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

mit dem Ellbogen anstoßen
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Sie stieß ihn an, damit er während der Besprechung ruhig blieb.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

kodifizieren
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
Das Komitee arbeitete daran, die bestehenden Gesetze zu kodifizieren.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

entschädigend
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
Das Gericht sprach ihm Entschädigungszahlungen zu.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

exzessive oder irrationale Hingabe
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Er hat einen Fetisch für das Sammeln seltener Briefmarken.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

kreuzweise
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Lege die Holzscheite kreuzweise, um ein stabiles Feuer zu bauen.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

Zartheit; eine ausgesuchte oder teure Speise;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
Der Koch bereitete eine lokale Delikatesse zu, die in der gesamten Region berühmt war.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

Überproduktion
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Die Wirtschaftskrise wurde durch die Überproduktion von Gütern verursacht.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

Experimentierung
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
Experimentierung führt zu bahnbrechenden Produkten.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

Subtext
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
Der Subtext seiner Rede deutete auf Uneinigkeit hin.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

schwerfällig gehen
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
Der Bär ging schwerfällig durch den Wald auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materialisieren
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
Die Gelegenheit, auf die er gewartet hatte, hat sich endlich materialisiert.
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

Irrelevanz
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
Der Richter wies das Argument wegen seiner Irrelevanz für den Fall zurück.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

gleichzeitig, parallel, zur selben Zeit stattfindend
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
Die Konferenz hatte gleichzeitige Sitzungen zu verschiedenen Themen.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

Takt
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Er hat die Situation mit Takt und Professionalität gemeistert.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Er fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

unterbewerten
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
Sie hatte das Gefühl, dass ihr Chef ihre Beiträge ständig unterschätzte.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

grauenhaft
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine grauenvolle Szene am Tatort.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

Parteianhänger
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Die Debatte wurde schnell parteiisch, wobei jede Seite ihre eigene Agenda verteidigte.
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

Überlegungen
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
Die Überlegungen zur Nachhaltigkeit dauerten stundenlang.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

Panikstampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Das laute Geräusch verursachte eine Stampede in der Menge.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dahlie
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Sie pflanzte bunte Dahlien in ihrem Garten letzten Sommer.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

Monolith
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
Das alte Monolith stand für Jahrhunderte in der Wüste.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

Strenge
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
Das Training wurde mit großer Strenge durchgeführt.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
Der Besitzer des Landes baute ein neues Haus.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

Ehemaliger Student
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Er ist ein ehemaliger Student der Harvard Universität.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorisch
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Die Regierung setzt regulatorische Richtlinien zur finanziellen Stabilität um.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

Speicherfestigung
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Schlaf spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Konsolidierung von Erinnerungen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

nachsichtig
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Die nachsichtige Mutter ließ ihr Kind lange aufbleiben.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

Antike
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Die Ruinen sind eine Erinnerung an die Antike der Stadt.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

Futter, nach Nahrung suchen
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Tiere suchen im Winter nach Nahrung.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rau und uneben; mit unregelmäßiger Oberfläche; stark und robust
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Die Wanderer überquerten das unebene Gelände des Berges.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

Zitation
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
Das Forschungspapier enthielt ein Zitat von Shakespeare.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

krank sein
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Sie ist seit dem letzten Winter krank.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

Gericht
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
Der Fall wurde vor einem internationalen Gericht verhandelt.
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 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

implodieren
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
Das alte Gebäude implodierte während der Abrissarbeiten.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

anklagen
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
Das Parlament stimmte ab, um den Präsidenten anzuklagen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Der Garten war mit sinnlichen Farben und Düften gefüllt.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

initiiert
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
Das Projekt wurde initiiert, um die marine Biodiversität zu verbessern.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

frische Kurkuma
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Reibe frische Kurkuma in das Curry für authentischen Geschmack.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

zurückweisen
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Sie lehnte seine Einladung zum Abendessen ab.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

Synergie, Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Die Synergie zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu einer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

Notlage; schwierige Situation
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Die Flüchtlinge befanden sich in einer verzweifelten Notlage.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

Gänsehaut
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
Der Horrorfilm hat mir Gänsehaut gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

Ahnung
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Sie hatte einen leichten Verdacht, dass er eine Überraschung plante.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

entfremdet
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Entfremdete Schüler sind eher zu Delinquenz neigend.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

saisonbedingt
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
Der saisonbedingte Regen half den Bauern bei ihren Ernten.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apathetisch
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Er war gleichgueltig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

Vorwort
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
Das Vorwort des Buches wurde von einem berühmten Historiker geschrieben.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

himmlisch
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Die himmlischen Körper am Himmel waren letzte Nacht deutlich sichtbar.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

verwelken
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Die Blumen verwelkten in der Hitze der Sonne.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

anbieten, vorlegen
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
Sie reichte ihre Hand als Zeichen der Freundschaft.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

eine glänzende oder polierte Oberfläche; Lippen-Gloss
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Sie trug einen klaren Gloss auf ihre Lippen auf, um ihnen ein glänzendes, gesundes Aussehen zu verleihen.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

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

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

unveränderlich; konstant; immer gleich
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
Seine unveränderliche Routine umfasst morgendliche Übungen und Kaffee.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

Konformist
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Sie wurde als Konformistin bezeichnet, weil sie immer der Menge folgte.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

unerreichbar
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Für viele bleibt es ein unerreichbarer Traum, Profi-Sportler zu werden.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

nahrhafte Pflanzen
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Wintergemüse werden als nahrhafte Pflanzen betrachtet.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

orakel
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Die alten Griechen konsultierten das Orakel in Delphi.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

Schlinge
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
Der Cowboy machte eine Schlinge, um das wilde Pferd zu fangen.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

Uneinigkeit
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
Uneinigkeit unter Menschen stört die gesellschaftliche Stabilität.
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

Waffenstillstand
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Die beiden Länder einigten sich nach Wochen intensiver Kämpfe auf einen Waffenstillstand.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

folgen
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Nach dem Streit folgte Stille.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

scherzen
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Sie hatten ein scherzhaftes Gespräch im Café.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

Pädagogik
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
Die moderne Pädagogik konzentriert sich auf schülerzentriertes Lernen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

heftig; intensiv; leidenschaftlich; energisch
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Sie gab eine heftige Ablehnung der Anschuldigungen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

disqualifizieren
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
Der Schiedsrichter entschied sich, den Spieler für das Schummeln zu disqualifizieren.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

durchhalten
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
Die Familie versuchte, ihre Ersparnisse während der schwierigen Monate auszudehnen.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

aufwirbeln, ärgern
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Der Wind zerzauste ihre Haare.
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 /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

Fusion
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
Die Fusion der beiden Firmen schuf die größte Bank in der Region.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lukrativ
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
Das Immobiliengeschäft ist in städtischen Gebieten sehr lukrativ.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

Transport
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
Der Transport von Waren wurde aufgrund schlechten Wetters verzögert.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

Flop
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Der neue Film floppt an der Kinokasse.
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

Parität
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, die Lohngleichheit zwischen Männern und Frauen zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

Peon
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
Der Peon im Büro lieferte die Akten an jede Abteilung.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

Ideologie
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
Demokratie basiert auf der Ideologie von Freiheit und Gleichheit.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

Raffinerie
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
Die Ölraffinerie verarbeitet täglich Tausende von Fässern.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

windig
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Es war ein kalter, windiger Tag am Meer.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

akut
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Sie war sich der Risiken akut bewusst.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

Stigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Es gibt immer noch ein Stigma im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen in vielen Gesellschaften.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

Beileid
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Sie bot der trauernden Familie ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an.