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A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

Text
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Text auf Seite 50 zu lesen.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

Extrapolation
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Seine Extrapolation der Marktentwicklungen half bei der finanziellen Planung.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

elektronisch
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
Sie kaufte ein elektronisches Keyboard für ihren Musikunterricht.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

Rührstab
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
Die Großmutter benutzte einen Rührstab, um frische Butter zu machen.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

Leistung
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Der Abschluss der Universität war ihre größte Leistung.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

Ohrstöpsel
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Er trug Ohrstöpsel, um während der lauten Nacht zu schlafen.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

resentieren
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Sie begann, die ständige Kritik ihres Chefs zu resentieren.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Der Boa constrictor wickelte sich um seine Beute.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

Geizhals
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Alle nennen ihn einen Geizhals, weil er nie Geschenke kauft.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

Nährstoffe
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
Der Boden liefert den Pflanzen Nährstoffe.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

Teufelswerk
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
Die Kinder waren an Halloween voller Teufelswerk.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

brüderlich
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Die beiden Nationen pflegen eine brüderliche Beziehung.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

Ungewissheit, Zustand der Suspension
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
Das Projekt wurde nach dem Rückzug der Finanzierung in Ungewissheit gelassen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

nicht verfügbar
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
Der Manager war während des Treffens nicht verfügbar, um Anrufe entgegenzunehmen.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

eintönig
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Der Raum sah mit seinen grauen Wänden und der gedämpften Beleuchtung eintönig aus.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

zärtlich; liebevoll; fürsorglich; zuneigung zeigend
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Sie ist sehr fürsorglich gegenüber ihren Kindern.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Sie ging vor der Gruppe.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Ich brauche ein sauberes Bettlaken, um das Bett zu bedecken.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

Lithographie (Steindruck)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
Das Museum zeigte einen seltenen Lithographen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

Prälatur
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
Die mittelalterliche Kirche war von der Prälatur und ihren Traditionen dominiert.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

Vatermord
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Vatermordes nach dem tragischen Vorfall.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

Elysium
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Für sie war der Garten ein persönliches Elysium.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

entfremden
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Seine ständige Kritik begann, ihn von seinen Freunden zu entfremden.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

verpfänden
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
Die Bank entschied sich, die Immobilie nach Monaten versäumter Zahlungen zu verpfänden.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

Bereich
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Mathematik ist ihr Hauptbereich der Expertise.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

kleiner Fehler
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Das Vergessen zu telefonieren war nur ein kleiner Fehler, kein ernsthafter Fehler.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

Vertrauter
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Sie fand einen echten Vertrauten in ihrem Kindheitsfreund.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

Totenglocke
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
Das Läuten der Totenglocke der Kirche hallte bei Dämmerung durch das Tal.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

Schusswaffe
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
Der Soldat reinigte seine Schusswaffe nach der Trainingseinheit.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australien ist Mitglied des Commonwealth der Nationen.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

Kalb
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
Das Kalb blieb in der Nähe seiner Mutter.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Gartenbau
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Der Gartenbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Produktion von Obst, Gemüse und Zierpflanzen.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

Vorzeichen
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Dunkle Wolken presagen einen Sturm.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

schlichten
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
Das Komitee stimmte zu, den Vertragsstreit zu schlichten.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Sie brach einen Zweig vom Baum ab, um ihn als Stock zu benutzen.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

furchtlos
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Sie ging in den dunklen Raum, furchtlos vor dem, was darin sein könnte.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

im offenen Meer befindlich
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Pelagische Fische wie Thunfisch findet man weit entfernt von der Küste.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

übernatürlich
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Der Wald war von einem übernatürlichen Glanz erfüllt.
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

Audiolektionen
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
Audiolektionen sind nützlich für Hörfähigkeiten.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botanisch
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Sie arbeitet im botanischen Garten.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

Außenseiter
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Als neue Studentin fühlte sie sich oft wie eine Außenseiterin in der Schule.
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

Werkzeugsatz
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
Er kaufte ein Erste-Hilfe-Set für Notfälle.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

Vorhut
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
Das Unternehmen ist an der Spitze der technologischen Innovation.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Dieser Ort ist ideal für ein Picknick.
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.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

Unterschlagung
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde wegen Unterschlagung von Firmengeldern verhaftet.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

rubicunder Gesicht
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
Das rubicunde Gesicht des alten Mannes zeigte, dass er bei guter Gesundheit war.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

Herrschaft der Reichen
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
Das Land wurde als Plutokratie regiert.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

Hauptgericht
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Das Signature-Steak des Restaurants wurde als Hauptgericht serviert.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

Glück
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

Aufregung
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
Die Kinder konnten ihre Aufregung über den bevorstehenden Schulausflug kaum zurückhalten.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

beruhigen
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
Der Manager versuchte, die wütenden Kunden mit Rabatten zu besänftigen.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

Wächter
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Der Wächter patrouilliert jede Stunde durch die Fabrik, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

begeistert
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Sie war begeistert von der Überraschungsparty.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

Epoche
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
Die Erfindung des Internets markierte eine neue Epoche in der Menschheitsgeschichte.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

unkonventionell
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Ihr unkonventioneller Lehransatz inspirierte die Schüler, kreativ zu denken.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

deshalb
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Er hat nicht gelernt, und deshalb ist er in der Prüfung durchgefallen.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

Familienname / Spitzname
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Sein Familienname wurde in literarischen Kreisen weit bekannt.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
Der Hurrikan hat die Küstendörfer verwüstet.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

berühmt
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihr einzigartiges Erbe.
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

toaster
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
Ich habe zwei Scheiben Brot in den Toaster für das Frühstück gelegt.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existentziell
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Sie durchlebte eine existentielle Krise in der Mitte ihres Lebens.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

aufsehenerregend
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
Die Schauspielerin gab eine aufsehenerregende Darbietung.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Opiat
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten ein Opiat, um die Schmerzen zu lindern.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Winter
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Der Winter im Norden kann sehr hart sein, mit starkem Schneefall.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

rundliche Samenkapsel (wie die von Baumwolle oder Flachs)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Der Bauer untersuchte die Baumwollkapsel, um ihre Qualität zu überprüfen.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

ehrlich und moralisch korrekt; vertikal oder aufrecht in Position
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
Sie ist bekannt dafür, eine ehrliche und aufrechte Geschäftsfrau zu sein.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilität
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
Die Flexibilität der Arbeitszeiten hat es erleichtert, Arbeit und Privatleben in Einklang zu bringen.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Spirituosen
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
Der Laden verkauft sowohl Bier als auch Spirituosen.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

Verwahrlosung
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
Der alte Tempel war in einem Zustand der Verwahrlosung.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

Schatz
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Die Piraten vergruben ihren Schatz auf der Insel.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

leicht
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
Die Temperatur ist heute leicht gestiegen.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

unbefugtes Betreten
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Er wurde wegen des Betretens von Privatgrundstücken ohne Erlaubnis bestraft.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

begrenzt; endlich
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
Die Erde hat begrenzte natürliche Ressourcen.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

Verzicht
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Sein Verzicht auf weltliche Vergnügungen beeindruckte die Mönche.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sinnlos
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Er war gelangweilt von den sinnlosen Aufgaben bei der Arbeit.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

freundlich wie ein Onkel
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Er hatte eine avunkuläre Art, die alle zum Wohlfühlen brachte.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

Glaubwürdigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Seine Glaubwürdigkeit als Führer bleibt unbestreitbar.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

Zustand der Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Sie bewahrte ihre Ruhe während des Interviews.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

abweichen
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Er neigt dazu, vom ursprünglichen Plan abzuweichen.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

qualifiziert; zertifiziert
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte Ärztin mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
Das modulare Design ermöglicht eine einfache Anpassung und Skalierbarkeit.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

Hundehaus; Einrichtung für die Zucht oder Unterbringung von Hunden
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
Der Hund schlief bequem in seinem Holzkennel im Hinterhof.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

Axt
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
Der Holzfäller schwang seine Axt, um den Baum zu fällen.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.