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C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

Nest
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
Der Vogel baute ein Nest im Baum.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

unkoordiniert; ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Seine Bewegungen waren unkoordiniert, was ihn anfällig für Unfälle machte.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

durch Algorithmen gesteuert.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Algorithmus-gesteuerte Systeme erhöhen die Genauigkeit.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

belästigen, angreifen
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
Die Armee überfiel den Feind mit plötzlichen Raids.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Anker
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Das Schiff warf sein Anker im Hafen aus.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

Fata Morgana
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Die Reisenden sahen eine Fata Morgana im Wüstensand.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

konsekutiv
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Sie gewann drei aufeinanderfolgende Spiele im Turnier.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

verschieden; vielfältig; gemischt
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
Die Box enthielt verschiedene Gegenstände aus verschiedenen Epochen.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

einsichtig
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
Der Professor hielt einen aufschlussreichen Vortrag über die globale Wirtschaft.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Verhinderer
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
Der Verhinderer im Ausschuss verzögerte weiterhin den Entscheidungsfindungsprozess.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

Gesetzgebung
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
Die Regierung verabschiedete eine neue Gesetzgebung zum Schutz der Umwelt.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

sich erinnern
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Er erinnerte sich an das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

Universität
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
Sie studiert Rechtswissenschaften an der Universität.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

Aussprache und Wortwahl
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Eine starke Diktat verbessert die Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

verachtenswert, abscheulich
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Seine betrügerischen Handlungen waren wirklich verachtenswert.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

weniger
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
Weniger Menschen nahmen an der Besprechung teil als erwartet.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

Die Umwandlung eines Vermögenswertes oder einer Dienstleistung in eine Möglichkeit, Geld zu verdienen
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube ermöglicht es Inhaltserstellern, durch Monetarisierung Geld zu verdienen.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

Korporation
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
Die Korporation investierte stark in erneuerbare Energieprojekte.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

physikalisch
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Physische Komponenten bilden die Grundlage des Systems.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

Geliebter
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
Der geheime Geliebte wurde endlich enthüllt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistiv
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Das Material hat resistive Eigenschaften, die den Stromfluss verlangsamen.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

entführung
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
Die Polizei untersucht die Entführung des Kindes.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

Pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Wir haben eine große Pepperoni-Pizza zum Abendessen bestellt.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

wiederkehrend
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Sie leidet seit Monaten unter wiederkehrenden Kopfschmerzen.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

weniger
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Sie gibt weniger Geld aus als ihr Bruder.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

Ureinwohner
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung aboriginaler Kunst.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

ausstrahlen
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Er strahlt Selbstvertrauen aus, wann immer er öffentlich spricht.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

unbeugsam oder fest
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Ihre unbeugsame Entschlossenheit half ihr, alle Herausforderungen zu überwinden.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

schicksalhaft oder verhängnisvoll
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Ihre schicksalhafte Entscheidung änderte den Verlauf der Geschichte.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

Impuls; plötzlicher Drang
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid im Impuls und bereute später den Kauf.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

Glück
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

umstritten
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es ist umstritten, ob die Politik funktionieren wird.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

lieb
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Sie ist ihren Großeltern sehr lieb.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

unterbrechen
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Der Regen würde unterbrechen und dann wieder beginnen.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

fortschritt
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Fortschritte in Recyclingtechnologien können die Umweltverschmutzung bekämpfen.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

zuweisen
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
Der Manager wird Aufgaben an die neuen Mitarbeiter zuweisen.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

Exkretion
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
Exkretion ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung eines gesunden Körpers.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

rötlich-braun
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange rötlich-braune Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

niere
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Viel Wasser trinken hilft, die Nieren gesund zu halten.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monochrom
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
Der alte Film wurde vollständig in Monochrom aufgenommen.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

Entkleidung
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
Das Kind rannte nach dem Spielen im Schlamm schnell hinein zur Entkleidung.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

Diagramm
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
Der Lehrer erklärte das System mithilfe eines klaren Diagramms.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

während
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Sie las, während sie auf den Bus wartete.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hibernisch
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Er genoss es, über die hibernische Kultur und Geschichte zu lesen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein asymmetrisches Kleid, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Münze
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Die Regierung entschied sich, einen neuen Begriff für das Programm zu prägen.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

schief
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
Der Plan ging schief, als das Wetter plötzlich änderte.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jugend; junge Menschen
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Er verbrachte seine Jugend damit, die Welt zu bereisen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

Bauer
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
Der Bauer hat in dieser Saison Reis auf den fruchtbaren Feldern gepflanzt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

geschieden
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
Sie ist seit fünf Jahren geschieden.
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

finanzielle Verantwortung
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
Finanzielle Verantwortung gewährleistet langfristige wirtschaftliche Stabilität.
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

durchhalten
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
Die Familie versuchte, ihre Ersparnisse während der schwierigen Monate auszudehnen.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

Regenwald
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat von Millionen von Arten.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

Post / Brief
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Ich habe einen wichtigen Brief per Post erhalten.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

schützend
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Der tutelare Geist des Waldes sollte die Reisenden schützen.
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.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

stolpern / aufwickeln
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Er stolperte nach hinten, nachdem er geschlagen wurde.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

in der Erholung, sich von einer Krankheit oder medizinischen Behandlung erholend
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
Das Krankenhaus hat einen speziellen Bereich für erholende Patienten.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

Reue
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Er fühlte tiefes Bedauern für seine Taten.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

mit großer Kraft zuschlagen
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Er schlug die Tür wütend zu, nachdem der Streit beendet war.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

Bein
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sich am Bein, als er Fußball spielte.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

lösen, stoppen
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
Der Trainer zeigte den Spielern, wie man richtig tackelt.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

ekelhaft / grob
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Er dachte, das Essen sah ekelhaft aus, aber es schmeckte gut.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

schwanken
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
Das Glas begann, auf dem Rand des Tisches zu schwanken.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

Schlamm
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
Der Fluss hat Schichten von Schlamm entlang seiner Ufer abgelagert.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interessiert
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Sie ist sehr interessiert daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanenz
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

griesgrämiger Mensch
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Der alte griesgrämige Mensch beschwerte sich über alles in der Nachbarschaft.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

geizig; knausrig
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Er ist zu geizig, um Geld für etwas anderes als das Notwendigste auszugeben.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

einsamkeit
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
Die Einsamkeit kann die Möglichkeit für tiefgehende Reflexion bieten.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

ein Versprechen brechen
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
Das Unternehmen hat sein Versprechen, die Löhne zu erhöhen, gebrochen.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

Räucherstäbchen
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
Sie zündete einen Räucherstäbchen im Tempel während ihres Gebets an.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

Wohltäter
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
Die Gemeinschaft lobte den Wohltäter für seine Wohltätigkeit.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

wasserfrei
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
Der Chemiker verwendete wasserfreies Ammoniak für das Experiment.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

gewaltsam übernehmen
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
Während des Krieges übernahmen die Soldaten gewaltsam die Häuser der Dorfbewohner.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

Grabkammer
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Der alte König wurde in einer großen Grabkammer beigesetzt.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

Prüfer
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
Der Prüfer überprüfte sorgfältig das Antwortblatt jedes Schülers.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

vermuten
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bereits zur Besprechung gegangen ist.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

schließlich
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Nach Jahren harter Arbeit hat sie schließlich ihr Ziel erreicht.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

theatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Ihre theatrale Aufführung erntete den Applaus des Publikums.
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.
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 /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

Zeitplan; Stundenplan;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihren Zeitplan, bevor Sie die Besprechungszeit bestätigen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

kostengünstig
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Kostengünstige Lösungen profitieren der Industrie.
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.
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

reparieren
Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
Der Mechaniker hat das kaputte Auto repariert.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

umfassend; weitreichend; umfangreich
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
Das Unternehmen führte umfangreiche Forschungen durch, bevor es das neue Produkt auf den Markt brachte.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentiert, geteilt, unvollständig
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
Die Informationen waren fragmentiert und schwer zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
Der Vortrag war ein auraler Eindruck, ebenso wie ein intellektueller.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

Abweichung
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Abweichungen in den Vorschriften verzögern den Fortschritt.