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C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

Langeweile
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
Die Langeweile bei langen Besprechungen raubt oft die Motivation.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

Schiefe
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
Der Politiker wurde wegen der Schiefe seiner Antworten kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendenziös
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
Der Artikel wurde für seinen tendenziösen Ton kritisiert.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

unparteiisch
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
Der Bericht gab eine unparteiische Sichtweise der Situation.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Garnele
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Wir haben gegrillte Garnelen mit Knoblauchbutter zum Abendessen bestellt.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

Türmatte
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Bitte wischen Sie Ihre Füße auf der Türmatte ab, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

Kommission
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
Die Kommission empfiehlt verfassungsrechtliche Reformen.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriieren
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
Die Regierung arbeitete daran, die Flüchtlinge sicher zurückzuführen.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

Umwelt
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist entscheidend für zukünftige Generationen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

gelbbraune Farbe
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Die gelbbraunen Federn der Eule vermischten sich mit der Baumrinde.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

Windenergie
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Windenergie wird in Masdar City genutzt.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

Allgegenwart
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
Die Allgegenwart von Smartphones hat die Kommunikation verändert.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

Zehn-Cent-Münze
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Er gab mir eine Zehn-Cent-Münze für das Telefonat.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

begrenzt
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Die Tickets für das Konzert sind begrenzt.
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

weinen oder sich auf eine schwache oder nervige Weise beschweren
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
Er begann zu heulen, als er seinen Willen nicht bekam.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

Despot
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
Der Despot regierte die Nation mit Angst und Gewalt.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

berechnet
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Ihr berechneter Zug verschaffte ihr einen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Mitbewerbern.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

pflanzenfressend
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Kühe sind pflanzenfressende Tiere, die auf Gras grasen.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Der Schiedsrichter stoppte das Spiel nach einem Foul.
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

Weinrebe
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
Die Weinrebe kletterte die Wand hinauf und bedeckte sie mit grünen Blättern.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

abreiben / gründlich suchen
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Sie schrubbte die Küche, bis sie glänzte.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

hochmütig
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Der hochmütige Student unterbrach den Lehrer mehrere Male.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

veröffentlichen
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
Die Regierung veröffentlichte neue Datenschutzregelungen.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

trainieren
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Die Athleten trainieren hart für die Olympischen Spiele.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

vereinigt
Meaning
Made into a whole or joined together.
Example
A unified approach fosters better outcomes.
Ein vereinter Ansatz fördert bessere Ergebnisse.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsiv
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Die Webseite ist sehr responsiv und lädt schnell auf allen Geräten.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

Austerität
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
Die Regierung führte Sparmaßnahmen ein, um die Ausgaben zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

dekorative Leiste
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
Die Holzverkleidung gab dem Raum einen klassischen Look.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

Zerstörung
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
Das Gericht bestrafte das Unternehmen für die Zerstörung von Beweismitteln.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

wirres Durcheinander; ein Haufen gemischter Dinge
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
Das Zimmer war ein wirres Durcheinander aus alten Möbeln, Büchern und zufälligen Dekorationen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

flussbedingt
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Die fluvialen Ablagerungen deuteten auf das Vorhandensein eines alten Flusssystems hin.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

Mischung
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Essays und Gedichten.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

Gewinner
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Sie war die Gewinnerin des Rennens.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

Ergebnis
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
Das Ergebnis des Tests war ausgezeichnet.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

vertraulich
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
Die Information wurde vertraulich zwischen den beiden Managern geteilt.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

Glück
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

Klassenzimmer
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
Der Lehrer betrat das Klassenzimmer und begrüßte die Schüler.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

Alter
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Er verbrachte sein Alter damit, an seine Jugend zu erinnern.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

abreißen
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
Die alte Fabrik wurde abgerissen, um Platz für neue Wohnungen zu schaffen.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

flach
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
Die Straße vor uns war völlig flach.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

bunt
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
Das Festival zog eine bunte Menge von Künstlern, Musikern und Touristen an.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

auffüllen
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Wasser trinken hilft, verlorene Flüssigkeiten im Körper wieder aufzufüllen.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

Völlerei
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Seine Völlerei während des Festes ließ ihn krank werden.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

Hochfläche, flaches, erhöhtes Land, eine Phase mit wenig Veränderung
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Nach Monaten des Wachstums erreichten die Verkäufe ein Plateau.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

glatte und reiche Textur wie Sahne
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Sie goss eine cremige Sauce über die Pasta.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

Seltenheit
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
Die Seltenheit ihrer Treffen erschwerte es, enge Beziehungen aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

Navigation
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS-Technologie hat die Navigation von selbstfahrenden Autos verbessert.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

Vielfalt
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
Das Projekt stieß auf eine Vielzahl von Herausforderungen.
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

Konsistenz, Gleichmäßigkeit
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
Konsistenz in der Qualität ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenzufriedenheit.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

vertraut, kenntnisreich
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Sie ist mit den neuesten Entwicklungen in der Technologie vertraut.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Die Fabrikabfälle verschmutzten den Fluss.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

Fluch
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
Die wütende Menge schleuderte Flüche auf den korrupten Beamten.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Dekameron (Sammlung von Erzählungen von Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
Das Dekameron gilt als ein Meisterwerk der klassischen italienischen Literatur.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

Prellung, Bluterguss
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
Der Boxer hatte nach dem Kampf mehrere Prellungen.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

Fries
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
Das Fries über dem Eingang zeigt Szenen aus der antiken Mythologie.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

Ordnungswidrigkeit
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Er wurde für eine Ordnungswidrigkeit im Zusammenhang mit öffentlicher Störung bestraft.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

ermüdend; langweilig und anstrengend
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Die ermüdende Reise dauerte zwölf Stunden.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

Fähigkeit, Fakultät
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit für Sprachen.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

frei
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Die Kinder sind frei, draußen zu spielen.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

Mast
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Sie haben die Fahne oben auf dem Mast gesetzt.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

Schmerz
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Er hatte nach der späten Arbeit starke Kopfschmerzen.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Er persevierte trotz vieler Misserfolge, bevor er erfolgreich wurde.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

Perfidi
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Seine Perfidie schockierte alle, die ihm vertraut hatten.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Wertschätzen
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Ich schätze wirklich deine Hilfe bei diesem Projekt.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

Jasmin
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Die Jasminblumen werden häufig zur Herstellung von Girlanden und Parfüms verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

freiheit
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
Die Freiheitsstatue repräsentiert Freiheit und Demokratie.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

spöttisch
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Er konnte nicht anders, als einen spöttischen Kommentar über ihr Kleid zu machen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

Suffragistin
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Die Suffragistinnen organisierten Kundgebungen, um das Wahlrecht für Frauen zu fordern.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

gierig trinken
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Er trank in wenigen Minuten drei Dosen Limonade.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

Moralist
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
Der Autor war als strenger Moralist in seinen Schriften bekannt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

makellos
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
Ihr Zimmer war makellos, alles war an seinem Platz.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

unwiederbringlich
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Die Dokumente wurden nach dem Brand auf unwiederbringliche Weise verloren.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

erreichen
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie hat hart gearbeitet, um ihren Traum zu verwirklichen, Ärztin zu werden.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

Lob
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
Der Wissenschaftler erhielt Lob von der internationalen Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

religiöse Kleidung
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
Der Priester trug während der Zeremonie ein goldenes Gewand.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induzieren
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Der Arzt induzierte den Schlaf mit einem leichten Beruhigungsmittel.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

Spielmechanik
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
Die Spielmechanik des Teams war innovativ.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

bitten
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation bittet um Spenden für die Flutopfer.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

Nation
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
Die Nation feierte ihren Unabhängigkeitstag mit Stolz.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

diskret
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Sie war diskret über die Details ihres Gesprächs.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Haferbrei
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Sie aß eine Schale Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

einweihen
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Der Bürgermeister wird morgen die neue Brücke einweihen.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

schrecklich
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unserer Reise.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

Der Prozess der Bildung und Entwicklung neuer Ideen oder Konzepte durch kreatives Denken und Brainstorming.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
Das Team nahm an Ideations-Sitzungen teil, um neue Produktideen zu entwickeln.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

jede Stunde; jede Stunde passiert oder gemacht; kontinuierlich
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Der Wetterbericht wird jede Stunde aktualisiert.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

Zubehör / Ergänzungsteil
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
Die Garage ist ein Zubehör des Hauptgebäudes.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

Glied
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Er brach ein Glied, als er den Baum hinaufkletterte.