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C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

Präzision
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
In der Chirurgie werden hochpräzise Instrumente verwendet.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

Beklagte
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
Der Beklagte plädierte auf nicht schuldig in Bezug auf alle gegen ihn erhobenen Anklagen.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

Glück
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fließend; eloquent
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Sie ist fließend in drei Sprachen, darunter Englisch und Französisch.
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

zulässig
Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
Der Richter entschied, dass das Dokument als Beweismittel zulässig war.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

gefühllos
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
Die gefühllose Grausamkeit des Diktators schockierte die Welt.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falsch; inkorrekt; täuschend; künstlich
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
Der Zeuge gab im Gericht falsches Zeugnis ab.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

Multitasking
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
Multitasking reduziert die Effizienz.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

streng
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
Ein strenger Studienplan hilft den Studenten, bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

auffordern
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, sich für die Prüfungen anzustrengen.
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.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

Kaste; Kastensystem
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
Das alte Kastensystem teilte die Gesellschaft in verschiedene soziale Gruppen.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

Guinea (ehemalige britische Goldmünze)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
Die antike Münze war eine Guinea wert.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

sich enthalten
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Sie hielt sich zurück, seinen Fehler zu kommentieren.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Das kaputte Telefon kann mit den richtigen Teilen repariert werden.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

Höhepunkt
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
Der Gewinn des Preises war der Höhepunkt seiner Karriere.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

nicht mögen
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Ich mag es wirklich nicht, scharfes Essen zu essen.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

wohlriechend
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
Der Garten war mit wohlriechenden Blumen gefüllt.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
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 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

Spielverderber
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Sei kein Spielverderber und lass uns die Party genießen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominenz
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Ihre Arbeit erlangte nach dem Preis Prominenz.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

verbrennen
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
Die Stadt beschloss, den medizinischen Müll aus Sicherheitsgründen zu verbrennen.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

Tarantel
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
Die Tarantel kroch über den Wüstensand.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

unruhig; ängstlich; unbehaglich
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Sie fühlte sich unruhig, als sie nachts allein ging.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

Konsequenz
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Jede Handlung hat eine Konsequenz.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

Bucht
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Die Matrosen warfen den Anker in den ruhigen Gewässern der Bucht.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

verwurzelt
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in der Tradition verwurzelt.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

Kruste
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Die alten Rohre waren aufgrund einer starken Verkrustung von Mineralien blockiert.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

immergrün
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Immergrüne Bäume wie Kiefern und Tannen bleiben das ganze Jahr über grün.
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

zusätzlich
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
Sie brachte zusätzliches Essen für das Picknick mit.
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

außerirdisch
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
Das Teleskop kann außerirdische Signale erkennen.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

Zeitschrift
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Sie kaufte ein Modezeitschrift im Geschäft.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

nachhaltige Entwicklung
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
Ökotourismus trägt zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung in lokalen Gemeinschaften bei.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

Waghalsiger
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
Der Stunt wurde von einem berühmten Waghalsigen durchgeführt.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

untrüglicher
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Die untrüglichen Anzeichen der Erschöpfung waren in seinem Gesicht sichtbar.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

pilzartig
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
Der feuchte Keller hatte einen pilzartigen Geruch.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

Gestank; übler Geruch
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
Der Müll verursachte einen schrecklichen Gestank in der Küche.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

Urlaub
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Ich plane, nächsten Sommer Urlaub am Strand zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

Kurkuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie Kurkuma zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

Gold oder Silber in Rohform
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
Die Bank lagert Goldbarren in ihren Tresoren.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

Antriebskraft
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Jet-Triebwerke liefern die Antriebskraft für Flugzeuge, um lange Distanzen zu überwinden.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

nachdenklich; besinnlich; in der Lage, Licht oder Bilder zu reflektieren
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Nach dem Treffen war er in einer nachdenklichen Stimmung.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

Partner
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
Sie ist meine Geschäftspartnerin in diesem neuen Unternehmen.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

Berater
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Er arbeitet als Finanzberater in einer Bank.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

sammeln / Mut fassen
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Er sammelte genug Mut, um sich der Herausforderung zu stellen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

verrückt
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
Der verrückte Mann schrie Unsinn auf der Straße.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

platzen
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
Der Ballon platzt mit einem lauten Knall.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

hilfreich; nützlich
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Sie war sehr hilfreich bei der Organisation der Veranstaltung.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

Befragter
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Die Umfrage hatte mehr als 1000 Befragte.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

Bagridenwels
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
Der Mystus-Fisch kommt häufig in Flüssen und Bächen Südasiens vor.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

Enkelin
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Ihre Enkelin besucht sie jedes Wochenende.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

Papstanhänger
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
Die Debatte hob die ultramontane Position in der Kirchenpolitik hervor.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

Klassenkamerad
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Ich traf einen alten Klassenkameraden bei der Universitätsveranstaltung.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

vorab gekochter Reis
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
Vorab gekochter Reis behält mehr Nährstoffe als normaler weißer Reis.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

Unwilligkeit
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Sie zeigte eine deutliche Unwilligkeit, an der Sitzung teilzunehmen.
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

umgangssprache
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
Der Roman ist voller regionaler Umgangssprachen.
A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

reisen
Meaning
to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place
Example
I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.
Ich liebe es, um die Welt zu reisen und neue Kulturen zu entdecken.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

Tagesordnung
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
Die Tagesordnung der Sitzung enthält Diskussionen über das Budget.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

Hebel, stange
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Er benutzte einen Hebel, um den schweren Stein zu heben.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

beginnen
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Ich werde morgen mit meinem Studium beginnen.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

überheblich
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Sein übermäßiger Stolz kostete ihm viele Freunde.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

Selbstgenuss
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Sein Wochenende des Selbstgenusses beinhaltete das Essen von Süßigkeiten und das Ansehen von Filmen ohne Unterbrechung.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualisieren
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Sie versuchte, ihren Erfolg vor der großen Präsentation zu visualisieren.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

gesetzbezogen
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Der Philosoph diskutierte die nomische Notwendigkeit der natürlichen Gesetze.
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.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

stolpern / aufwickeln
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Er stolperte nach hinten, nachdem er geschlagen wurde.
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

erlauben
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
Der Lehrer erlaubte keine Handys im Unterricht.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Adieu
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Sie verabschiedete sich von ihren Freunden und sagte Adieu, bevor sie nach Frankreich abreiste.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

pyrotechnisch
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
Die Stadt feierte mit einer großen pyrotechnischen Darbietung am Silvesterabend.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

Überschwemmung
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
Die Stadt wurde in nur wenigen Stunden von einem Überschuss an Regen getroffen.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

Feuerwerk
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Das Feuerwerk erleuchtete den Himmel während der Silvesterfeier.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Bluterguss / Prellung
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Er bekam einen blauen Fleck an seinem Arm, nachdem er gefallen war.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Smartphones sind in der modernen Gesellschaft allgegenwärtig geworden.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

Fanatismus
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Religiöser Fanatismus kann zu Intoleranz und Konflikten führen.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

herzlich
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Sie sind herzlich zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier eingeladen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

Jude
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Er ist Jude von Geburt und folgt jüdischen Bräuchen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

düster
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
Die Höhle war feucht und düster, voller unheimlicher Geräusche.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

Stuhl
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Bitte setz dich auf den Stuhl.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifest
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
Die Partei veröffentlichte ihr Manifest vor den Wahlen.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

zögerlich
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Sie gab eine zögerliche Antwort während des Interviews.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Mosaik
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
Die Decke der Kirche war mit einem wunderschönen Mosaik geschmückt.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

Herbizid
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Bauern verwendeten Herbizide, um ihre Pflanzen vor invasiven Unkräutern zu schützen.
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

unterbrechen
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
Sie versuchte nicht zu unterbrechen, während er sprach.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

okular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
Der Patient wurde an einen Spezialisten für okulare Behandlung überwiesen.