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B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

Angebot / zart
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
Das Unternehmen reichte seine Kündigung beim Vorstand ein.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

Management
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
Gutes Management minimiert Umweltschäden.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

anstiften
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Der Rebellenführer versuchte, Unruhe unter den Menschen zu fördern.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

verfassungsmäßig
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Verfassungsrechtliche Reformen gewährleisten Fairness im System.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

Lumineszenz
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
Die Lumineszenz der Glühwürmchen erleuchtete den Wald.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

Ungenauigkeit
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
Der Bericht enthielt mehrere Ungenauigkeiten.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

Spitze
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
Das Buch ist auf dem obersten Regal.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

makaber
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
Der Horrorfilm hatte eine makabre Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

eine große, weiche Feder oder etwas, das einer Feder ähnelt
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Feder auf seinem Helm.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

niederschlagen
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
Dampf niederschlägt sich als Regen in wärmeren Klimazonen.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

unterirdisch
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Sie erkundeten die unterirdischen Regionen der Höhle.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

Krug
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
Der Diener füllte den Krug mit frischem Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

unerwartete Veränderung
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Die Launen des Wetters erschwerten die Planung.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

diskriminierend
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Diskriminierende Politiken lösten Proteste aus.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

tänzerin
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin trat anmutig auf der Bühne auf.
A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

Gerüst
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Die Arbeiter errichteten ein Gerüst, um die Außenwände des Gebäudes zu streichen.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

Unterernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Kinder in von Armut betroffenen Gebieten leiden unter Unterernährung.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

Optik
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
Sie studierte Optik, um zu verstehen, wie Linsen funktionieren.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

selbstgenügsam
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Der Bauernhof ist vollständig selbstgenügsam in der Gemüseproduktion.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

bedauerlich
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
Die bedauerliche Leistung des Teams enttäuschte ihre Fans.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

reisen
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Sie reisten mit einer großen Gruppe nach Antarktika.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Sie versuchte, ihre Verspätung zu rationalisieren, indem sie den Verkehr beschuldigte.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

Euphonie
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
Die Rede des Redners war voll von Euphonie und Rhythmus.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

Verletzer
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
Die Polizei erwischte den Verkehrsverletzer an der Kreuzung.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

Zeichen / kleiner Bach
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Der Diener kam auf das Zeichen seines Herrn.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Ihre Meinungsverschiedenheit über das Thema führte zu einer Verzögerung des Projekts.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Lesen verbessert den Wortschatz und das Verständnis.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

in zwei Teile geteilt
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
Der Fluss wurde in zwei Teile geteilt, als er um die Insel floss.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

verantwortungslos
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
Es war verantwortungslos von ihm, ohne jemandem Bescheid zu sagen zu gehen.
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

Apotheke
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Ich ging zur Apotheke, um Erkältungsmedizin zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

ohne Mut; schwach im Willen; feige
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Er war zu rückgratlos, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

Gräueltat
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
Die Welt verurteilte die Gräueltat, die gegen Zivilisten begangen wurde.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

behindert
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
Der Park hat spezielle Einrichtungen für behinderte Menschen.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

vom Menschen gemacht
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Dieser See ist vom Menschen gemacht, nicht natürlich.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

Chancery-Gericht
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
Der Fall wurde vor das Chancery-Gericht zur Entscheidung gebracht.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

Opportunismus
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Seine Entscheidung wurde durch Opportunismus motiviert, nicht durch Werte.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

vorhersagen
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Experten versuchten, das Ergebnis der Wahl vorherzusagen.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Held
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton wird durch sein Opfer zum ultimativen Helden.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

undeutlich sprechen, betrügen
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Er wich aus, als man ihn nach seiner Beteiligung an dem Deal fragte.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

übernatürlich
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Sie hatte eine preternatürliche Fähigkeit, in jeder Krise ruhig zu bleiben.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

Lyra
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
Der Musiker spielte eine Melodie auf der Lyra.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

park
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Die Kinder spielten im Park.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

Batterie
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
Der Handy-Akku war nach einem langen Tag leer.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

wohnen
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Sie wohnen in einem kleinen Häuschen am See.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

Glück
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

Onkel
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mein Onkel wird uns nächste Woche besuchen.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

weil
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Er blieb zu Hause, weil es regnete.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

Tamburin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Sie schüttelte das Tamburin im Rhythmus der Musik.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

Essen
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Wir genossen ein exquisites Essen im neuen Restaurant.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
Sie gab mir ein kleines Medaillon als Erinnerung an unsere Freundschaft.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Orient, insbesondere die Länder Ostasiens
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Viele Gewürze kommen aus dem Orient.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

Rache
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Sie suchte Rache gegen diejenigen, die ihr Vertrauen verraten hatten.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

Verderbtheit
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
Der Richter verurteilte die Handlung des moralischen Verderbens des Kriminellen.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

Mut
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Der Mut unserer Soldaten ist unvergesslich.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

Astrologe
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
Der Astrologe sagte eine gute Zukunft voraus.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

Mietshaus
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
Die Familie lebte in einem überfüllten Mietshaus in der Stadt.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

Eigensinn
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Sein Eigensinn erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

Zweisilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
Das Wort ‚glücklich‘ ist ein zweisilbiges Wort.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

paradieren, zur Schau stellen
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Die Soldaten paradeten durch die Straßen am Unabhängigkeitstag.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

unversehrt
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Der alte Tempel blieb über Jahrhunderte unversehrt.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

Griff; Henkel; Handhaben
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
Der Koffer hat einen robusten Griff, der es einfach macht, ihn durch den Flughafen zu tragen.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

faul herumliegen
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag lollte er auf dem Sofa.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

wald
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Wir sind gestern im dichten Wald wandern gegangen.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

stabilisierung
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
Die Stabilisierung der Struktur war nach dem Erdbeben entscheidend.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

etabliert
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
Die Demokratie wurde unter starker Führung etabliert.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

übermäßig betonen
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
Der Lehrer betonte den Punkt nicht übermäßig, nachdem die Schüler ihn verstanden hatten.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

unermesslich
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
Das Universum wird oft als unermesslich beschrieben.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

revolutionäre Entdeckung
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
Robotische Chirurgie ist eine revolutionäre Entdeckung im Gesundheitswesen.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

süß
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
Dieser Welpe ist so süß!
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

vereinbar
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Seine Handlungen waren mit den Regeln der Institution vereinbar.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

spaßig
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Seine spaßige Art machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

unendlich
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
Das Universum scheint sich ins Unendliche auszudehnen.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

Gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
Der Ballon war mit Gas gefüllt.
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

Lexikographie
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Lexikographie erfordert sowohl sprachliche als auch kulturelle Kenntnisse.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

holprig; uneben
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
Die holprige Straße machte die Autofahrt sehr unbequem.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

Chronometer
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
Der Seemann verließ sich auf das Chronometer, um seine Position auf See zu bestimmen.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.