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B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

Verwirrung, Mystifikation
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Das Publikum starrte in Verwirrung, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

Mitgliedschaft
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
Die Mitgliedschaft des Landes in der Organisation feierte 50 Jahre.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

Sprachrhythmus mit Auf- und Abstieg der Tonhöhe
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine natürliche Kadenz, die das Publikum fesselte.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

kohlenstoffneutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, bis 2030 kohlenstoffneutral zu sein.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

Bus
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Ich nehme jeden Morgen den Bus zur Arbeit.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

im Namen von
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Sie nahm den Preis im Namen ihres Teams entgegen.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

Lesbe
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Sie ist eine stolze Lesbe und setzt sich für gleiche Rechte ein.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

bitter kritisierend
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Seine scharfen Bemerkungen verletzten jeden im Raum.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

prägnant
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Eine prägnante Rede ist wirkungsvoller als eine lange Rede.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

effektiv
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
Das Team hat effektiv zusammengearbeitet, um das Projekt pünktlich abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

Konfliktlösung
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
Konfliktlösung ist entscheidend für den globalen Frieden.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitter
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
Serotonin und Dopamin sind wichtige Neurotransmitter, die die Stimmung beeinflussen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

irisierend
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Sie trug ein irisierendes Kleid, das im Licht funkelte.
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Geheimnis
Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
Er hat mir ein Geheimnis über seine Kindheit erzählt.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

verschwunden
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Viele Jugendliche verpassen wirtschaftliche Chancen.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

ungehemmt
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
Korruption war ungehemmt in der Stadtverwaltung.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

roh
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Rohes Fleisch zu essen kann gefährlich sein.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

prächtig
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
Der Ausblick vom Berg war wirklich prachtvoll.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

klug umgehen oder einen Weg finden, um Hindernisse oder Regeln zu umgehen
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Er versuchte, das Sicherheitssystem zu umgehen.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

extrinsisch
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
Seine Motivation war größtenteils extrinsisch, angetrieben von Belohnungen und Anerkennung.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

eine Person, die langsame Fortschritte macht und hinter den anderen zurückbleibt
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
Der zurückgebliebene Student reichte schließlich seine Aufgabe nach der Frist ein.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

Entkommen
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Seine ständige Entkommen von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

Helm
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
Der Radfahrer trug immer einen leuchtend gelben Helm für Sicherheit und Sichtbarkeit beim Fahren.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

bahnbrechende Mission
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis ist eine bahnbrechende Mission in der Weltraumforschung.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Regierung, die von unerfahrenen oder neuen Beamten geführt wird
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Die plötzliche Revolution führte zu einer Neokratie mit unerfahrenen Führern.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

im Überfluss sein
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Gelegenheiten gibt es in Hülle und Fülle im Technologiebereich.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Relevanz
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Der Professor stellte die Relevanz des Beispiels für das Thema infrage.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

erzählend; beschreibend; eine Geschichte erzählend
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
Die erzählende Struktur des Romans war ziemlich komplex.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

verzögern / verlangsamen
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
Mangel an Mitteln kann die Entwicklung des Projekts verzögern.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

Differenzierung, Unterscheidung
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
Die Differenzierung von Wettbewerbern kann eine einzigartige Marktposition schaffen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

Isobar
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Der Meteorologe erklärte, wie Isobaren die Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung anzeigen.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

antworten
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Sie wird das Telefon beantworten, wenn es klingelt.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

ohne
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

Verpflichtung
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz.
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 noun /jɔːr/

yore

Vergangenheit
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
Legenden der Vergangenheit inspirieren die Menschen auch heute noch.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

unflexibel
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Seine unflexible Haltung erschwerte die Verhandlungen.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

übertrieben loben
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Die Fans lobten den Schauspieler nach seiner Aufführung übertrieben.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

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

Middleman

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Sie entschieden sich, den Vermittler zu streichen und direkt an die Kunden zu verkaufen.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

einfach und ungeschliffen; ländlichen Gebieten zugehörig
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Das rustikale Ferienhaus hatte Holzbalken und ein Strohdach.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

Katapult
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Die Erfindung katapultierte ihn zu internationalem Ruhm.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

erholen
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Die Welt kämpft darum, sich von der Pandemie zu erholen.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

List; Trick
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
Der Dieb benutzte eine clevere List, um den Wächter abzulenken.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

aufrichtig
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
Sie drückte aufrichtige Freude über den Erfolg ihrer Freundin aus.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
Der Dichter folgte sorgfältig den metrischen Regeln in seinen Versen.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

mit zischendem Geräusch
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Das Wort 'snake' beginnt mit einem sibilanten Laut.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegant
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Er sah sehr elegant aus in seinem neuen Anzug.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

Ernennungen
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Regierungs Ernennungen folgen der Meritokratie.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

Bodenkunde
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
Pedologie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

klarinette
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
Das Klarinettensignal ertönte über das Schlachtfeld, um den Angriff anzukündigen.
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

Fanatiker
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
Er wurde wegen seiner strengen politischen Ansichten als Fanatiker angesehen.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

enthaaren
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Beine vor der Veranstaltung zu depilieren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

unerschrocken
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
Der unerschrockene Reisende erkundete den Dschungel alleine.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

Konversion, Änderung, Transformation
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Hohe Konversionsraten von Websites zeigen effektives Marketing an.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

Pilz
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
Die Pizza war mit frischen Pilzen belegt.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

zahlreich; viele; reichlich
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Es gibt zahlreiche Vorteile, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

Zitronensäure
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Zitronensäure hinzu, um die Farbe der Fruchtmarmelade zu erhalten.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

Sorglosigkeit
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Sie ging mit einer Haltung der Sorglosigkeit, unbesorgt über die bevorstehenden Herausforderungen.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

Bedeutung
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
Die Denotation des Wortes 'Rose' ist eine Art von Blume.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

überlisten
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
Der Fuchs konnte die Jäger überlisten.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Moos
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
Das grüne Moos bedeckte die alte Steinmauer.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

Konzeptualisierung
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
Die Konzeptualisierung von erneuerbaren Städten ist bahnbrechend.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

elektrischer Reiskocher
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Der Reiskocher schaltet sich automatisch ab, wenn der Reis perfekt gekocht ist.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

Mode
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Sie bleibt immer auf dem neuesten Stand der Mode.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

beenden
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Sie hat ihre Hausaufgaben vor dem Abendessen beendet.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

eine Form von lyrischem Gedicht
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
Der Dichter schloss seine Ode mit einer eindrucksvolle Epode ab.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

Leistung
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Leistungsverbesserungen steigern das Vertrauen.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

unterstützen; sichern; zurückweichen
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Bitte sichern Sie Ihre Dateien, bevor Sie das System aktualisieren.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

dehydrieren
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Laufen bei der Hitze kann dich schnell dehydrieren.
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

Wahl
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
Wählen ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil einer demokratischen Gesellschaft.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

Missionar
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
Der Missionar verbrachte Jahre damit, in abgelegenen Dörfern zu unterrichten und den Menschen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

Unsinn, Dummheit
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
Die Rede war voller Unsinn, der das Publikum langweilte.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigorös
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hält den Körper vigorös und gesund.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

irdisch; weltlich; materiell
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Er konzentrierte sich auf irdische Freuden anstatt auf spirituelles Wachstum.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

technologie
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
Fortschrittliche Technologie verändert die Industrien.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

Scherz, Spaß
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Er genoss einen harmlosen Scherz mit seinen Freunden.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

Extremist
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
Die Regierung ergreift Maßnahmen, um extremistische Aktivitäten zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
Die Teilnahme an der Kundgebung war beeindruckend, mit Tausenden von Menschen, die erschienen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

unangemessen
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Seine unangemessene Bemerkung ruinierte die Atmosphäre des Treffens.
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

rechtfertigen
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
Er versuchte, seine Entscheidung mit logischen Gründen zu rechtfertigen.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

Lauch
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
Die Suppe wurde mit Kartoffeln und Lauch gemacht.
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

Strafe
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
Der Student erhielt eine Strafe für das Schummeln bei der Prüfung.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

Brust
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Sie hielt das Geheimnis nah an ihrer Brust.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

Verschwendung
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
Das Unternehmen hat die Lebensmittelverschwendung durch die Implementierung einer besseren Bestandsverwaltung reduziert.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

Absolution
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
Der Priester gewährte ihm die Absolution für seine Sünden.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

verlassen
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Er entschloss sich, seine alten Freunde trotz seines Erfolgs nicht zu verlassen.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

abgeleitet
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
Der Film wurde kritisiert, weil er zu sehr von früheren Werken abgeleitet war.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

blasphemie
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
In einigen Ländern ist Blasphemie eine strafbare Handlung.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissiv
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
Permissive Erziehung kann manchmal zu einem Mangel an Disziplin bei Kindern führen.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

verfolgen
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Träume, Ärztin zu werden, zu verfolgen.