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C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Telepathie
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Die Zwillinge behaupteten, Telepathie miteinander zu teilen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

vertieft
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Sie war so vertieft in das Buch, dass sie die Zeit vergaß.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

herausragend
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Sie erhielt einen Preis für ihre herausragende Leistung.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

Morgenröte
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Die Fischer fuhren vor der Morgendämmerung hinaus, um die Morgenflut zu fangen.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

unermesslich oder unergründlich
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
Der Ozean schien unermesslich, als er sich bis zum Horizont erstreckte.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

Mitleid
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Er fühlte kein Mitleid mit den Menschen, die er verraten hatte.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

Unterschlupf
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Schädlinge benötigen einen Unterschlupf, um zu überleben und sich fortzupflanzen.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

Papa
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mein Papa hat mir beigebracht, wie man Fahrrad fährt.
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

uns
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
Sie gab uns ein Geschenk.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

erfreuen
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
Der Erfolg des Projekts hat das ganze Team erfreut.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

Dekadenz
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
Der Roman beschreibt den Verfall der wohlhabenden Elite.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

Vorratskammer
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
Die Vorratskammer war voller frischem Brot und Käse.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

unzertrennlich
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Die beiden Freunde sind seit ihrer Kindheit unzertrennlich.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

die Quintessenz
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Sie ist die Quintessenz von Eleganz.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Tarte
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Sie servierte zum Nachtisch eine köstliche Apfeltarte.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

Wissen
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
Das Wissen über das Universum wächst durch Forschung.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

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

eradicate

ausrotten
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

leicht zu bedienen
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Dieses Taschenmesser ist sehr nützlich, wenn du campen gehst.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

zusätzliches Geschenk
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
Der Ladenbesitzer bot ein Bonbon als zusätzliches Geschenk an.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

lange Reise
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Ihre Karriere war eine Odyssee aus Herausforderungen und Erfolgen.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

Störung
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
Der Straßenbau verursachte eine große Störung im Verkehrsfluss.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integration. Vereinigung.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
Die Integration von Netzwerken wird die globale Kommunikation verbessern.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

mit weiten, springenden Schritten laufen
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
Das Pferd lief graziös über das Feld.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

Person gemischter Rasse (veralteter und anstößiger Begriff)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
Das Wort 'Mulatte' wird jetzt als veraltet und anstößig angesehen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

abgelaufen
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mein Reisepass wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

einstellen
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
Das Unternehmen plant, mehr Ingenieure im nächsten Jahr anzustellen.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

am wenigsten
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Dies ist die günstigste verfügbare Option.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

berührend; emotional
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die rührende Geschichte brachte allen Tränen in die Augen.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sinnlos; ohne Zweck; bedeutungslos
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Die Daten wurden ohne den richtigen Kontext bedeutungslos.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

unsichtbar
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Bakterien sind unsichtbar ohne ein Mikroskop.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

heilen
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
Die Zeit wird alle Wunden heilen.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

Mangrovenwald
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Sundarbans ist der größte Mangrovenwald der Welt.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granulieren
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
Der Zucker begann zu granulieren, als er abkühlte.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

Knoblauch
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
Das Rezept erfordert drei frische Knoblauchzehen, um den Geschmack zu verstärken.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

Einkaufszentrum
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Sie gingen ins Einkaufszentrum, um neue Kleidung zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

didaktisch
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
Der Roman ist nicht nur unterhaltsam, sondern auch didaktisch in seiner Natur.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

schläfrig; müde; lethargisch
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Ich fühlte mich schläfrig nach dem schweren Mahl.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

pompöse Rede
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Fustian und leeren Versprechungen.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

gezeiten
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Die Fischer warteten auf die Flut, um ihre Boote zu starten.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

durch
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
Die Brücke erstreckt sich über den Fluss.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

Delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
Das Nil-Delta ist eine der fruchtbarsten Regionen in Ägypten.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

grashüpfer
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
Der Grashüpfer sprang von einem Blatt zum anderen.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

andere
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
Ich verbringe gerne Zeit mit anderen.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

Wand
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Die Wand in unserem Wohnzimmer ist blau gestrichen.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

saurer Regen
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
Saurer Regen schadet den Ernten und Gebäuden.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Rednerpult
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Die Professorin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Vorlesung begann.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

Unfreundlichkeit
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Seine Unfreundlichkeit verletzte ihre Gefühle zutiefst.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

Erdbeben
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Ein starkes Erdbeben traf Japan letzte Nacht.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

platte
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Die Arbeiter legten eine Betonplatte für das Fundament.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
Der Tornado zerstörte mehrere Häuser im Dorf.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

Paket
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Er kaufte ein Paket Kekse im Laden.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirisch
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Er war delirisch vor Fieber und murmelte Unsinn.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretieren / übersetzen
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Sie musste die Rede für die ausländischen Gäste übersetzen.
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.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

im Zusammenhang mit einem Bistum
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
Der Diözesanrat traf sich, um die Kirchenangelegenheiten zu besprechen.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

nervig
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße war extrem nervig.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

Frühstück
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen habe ich Müsli und Toast zum Frühstück gegessen.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

Krebs
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Rauchen ist eine Hauptursache für Lungenkrebs.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

derzeit
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Er arbeitet derzeit an einem neuen Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

schwimmen
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Das Boot begann, sanft den Fluss hinunter zu schwimmen.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

Publikum
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
Das Publikum klatschte laut nach der Aufführung.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

Liberalisierung
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
Die Liberalisierung der Handelspolitik zog ausländische Investitionen an.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentabel
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
Das Unternehmen ist nach der Umsetzung der neuen Strategie hochgradig rentabel geworden.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

Ekel
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Sie drückte ihren Ekel über das korrupte Verhalten des Politikers offen aus.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heu
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Die Kühe fraßen Heu im Stall.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

schrank
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Sie stellte alle Teller und Schalen im Küchenschrank ab.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatologie
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Er hat Dermatologie an der medizinischen Fakultät studiert.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inakzeptabel
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
Die Arbeitsqualität war völlig inakzeptabel.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

Überweisung
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes profitiert von den Überweisungen der Auswanderer.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidian (dunkler, glasartiger Vulkangestein)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
Das Messer war aus scharfem Obsidian gemacht.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

Evolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Die Theorie der Evolution erklärt, wie sich Arten im Laufe der Zeit verändern.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

Alligator
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

stechend
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der stechende Geruch von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

Diebstahl
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Er wurde festgenommen, weil er im Laden Diebstahl begangen hatte.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

während; weil; während der Zeit, die
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
Während du älter wirst, wirst du weiser.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

sanft und leise singen oder summen
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Sie sang ein Wiegenlied, um dem Baby beim Einschlafen zu helfen.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

haken
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Er hat den Fisch erfolgreich gehakt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

Konvoi
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
Der Militärkonvoi zog bei Morgengrauen durch die Wüste.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

umgesetzt
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Die Masterpläne wurden teilweise umgesetzt.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
Der korrupte Priester wurde nach der Untersuchung entkleidet.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

Silbertablett
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
Der Butler brachte den Tee auf einem Silbertablett.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

Kluft / großer Unterschied
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Es gab eine große Kluft zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien.