C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.

B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

drängen

Meaning

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

Example

Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.

Ärzte drängen Patienten, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

Ausdruck der Überraschung

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

Wow, diese Aufführung war unglaublich!

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.

C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;

Meaning

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping

Example

The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.

Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.

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.

C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

grillen

Meaning

To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

Example

She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.

Sie briet das Huhn, bis es goldbraun war.

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

Bezirk

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

Sie lebt im nördlichen Bezirk der Stadt.

C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

Federn abwerfen

Meaning

To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.

Example

Birds molt their feathers once a year.

Vögel mausern ihre Federn einmal im Jahr.

B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

Example

He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.

Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.

C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

Redlichkeit; Integrität

Meaning

the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity

Example

His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.

Seine Aufrichtigkeit in Geschäftsangelegenheiten verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

Bankwesen oder Bankdienstleistungen

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

Online-Banking hat finanzielle Transaktionen erleichtert.

C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lakonisch

Meaning

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Example

His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.

Seine lakonische Antwort beendete das Gespräch schnell.

A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

Geschmack; persönliche Vorliebe

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

Dieser Kuchen hat einen süßen Geschmack, den ich wirklich genieße.

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

abtrennen

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

Sie hat die Seite aus dem Notizbuch abgetrennt.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

verärgert

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

Sie sah verärgert aus, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.

C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lasterhaft

Meaning

having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters

Example

The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.

Das Magazin wurde für seinen lasterhaften Inhalt kritisiert.

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

leer; nicht besetzt; verfügbar

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

Es gibt eine leere Wohnung im zweiten Stock.

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

Fortschritt; Vorankommen; Entwicklung

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

Trotz der Herausforderungen hat das Forschungsteam bedeutende Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung des neuen Impfstoffs gemacht.

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

Dekret

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

Der König erließ ein Dekret, dass alle Bürger zusätzliche Steuern zahlen müssen.

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

vierte

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

Er beendete das Rennen auf dem vierten Platz.

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

einbeziehen

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler in die Diskussion einzubeziehen.

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

Fähre

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

Wir nahmen das ferry-bot, um den Fluss zu überqueren.

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

besprechen

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

Wir müssen das Projekt besprechen, bevor wir es abschließen.

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

skizze

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

Er machte eine schnelle Skizze der Landschaft.

C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd

Meaning

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

Example

The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.

Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

Notwendigkeit

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

Abfallmanagement ist eine Notwendigkeit für die ökologische Nachhaltigkeit.

A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

Fett

Meaning

a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking

Example

Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.

Zu viel Fett in deiner Ernährung kann ungesund sein.

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

Hals

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

Sie trug eine schöne Halskette um ihren Hals.

C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

aufmerksames Lesen

Meaning

The action of reading or examining something carefully.

Example

The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.

Der Vertrag wurde dem Anwalt zur sorgfältigen Durchsicht übergeben.

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

Hirte

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Der Hirte führte seine Herde auf die grüne Weide.

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 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

languid; träge; schwach

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

Nach der langen Reise fühlte sie sich matt und musste sich ausruhen.

B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik

Meaning

The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something

Example

The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.

Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.

C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung

Meaning

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

Example

The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.

Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.

C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

herzzerreißend

Meaning

Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.

Example

The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.

Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kriegsopfern.

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

Konvergenz

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

Die Konvergenz von Technologien revolutioniert die Industrien.

C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

missverstehen

Meaning

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

Example

He misconceived the purpose of the project.

Er missverstand den Zweck des Projekts.

C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

schleichen

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

Er versuchte, sich im Schatten zu schlichen, um nicht gesehen zu werden.

C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

die Person, der etwas als Sicherheit übereignet wurde

Meaning

a person to whom something is pledged or given as security

Example

The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.

Die Bank ist der Pfandgläubiger des Collaterals, bis das Darlehen zurückgezahlt wird.

B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer

Meaning

The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.

Example

The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.

Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

herablassend mit Freundlichkeit

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

Er würde sich nicht herablassen, eine so triviale Frage zu beantworten.

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

Gehirnwäsche

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

Die Gruppe versuchte, neue Mitglieder einer Gehirnwäsche zu unterziehen.

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

Dialektiker

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

Sokrates wird oft als der größte Dialektiker in der Geschichte angesehen.

C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

Kaliber

Meaning

The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.

Example

The university attracts students of high caliber.

Die Universität zieht Studenten von hohem Kaliber an.

B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

kombiniert

Meaning

formed by bringing together separate parts or elements

Example

The combined effort of the team led to success.

Der kombinierte Einsatz des Teams führte zum Erfolg.

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

Expansion

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

Freiwilligenarbeit hilft bei der Expansion sozialer Netzwerke.

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

effizient

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

Sie konnte die Aufgabe effizient innerhalb der Frist erledigen.

C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle

Meaning

an abundance or large quantity of something

Example

Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.

Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.

B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

zur Seite; abseits; weg vom Hauptteil

Meaning

to one side; apart; away from the main part

Example

Please set your book aside and listen to me.

Bitte legen Sie Ihr Buch beiseite und hören Sie mir zu.

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.

C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

Regizid

Meaning

the act of killing a king

Example

The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

Die Verschwörer wurden für den Regizid ausgeführt.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.

C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

Experimentierung

Meaning

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Example

Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.

Experimentierung führt zu bahnbrechenden Produkten.

C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

Höhlenforscher

Meaning

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

Example

The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.

Der Höhlenforscher trug Seile und Lichter in die dunkle Höhle.

C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Kalibrieren

Meaning

To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.

Example

The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.

Der Techniker kalibriert die Maschine, bevor das Experiment beginnt.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

Waschmittel

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

Sie kaufte eine neue Marke von Waschmittel für die Wäsche.

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

Vergessenheit, Zerstörung, Verschwinden

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

Sein Name verschwand mit der Zeit in der Vergessenheit.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Bemerkung

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

Sie machte eine Bemerkung über das Wetter.

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.

A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time

Example

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

verpflichtend

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

kletterpflanze lang lang

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

Die Kletterpflanze lang lang produziert wunderschöne duftende Blumen.

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.

C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

Liturgie

Meaning

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

Example

The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.

Der Priester folgte der Liturgie während der Sonntagsmesse.

A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

Brieftasche

Meaning

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

Example

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

Er zog seine Brieftasche heraus, um den Kaffee zu bezahlen.

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitiv

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

Ich werde definitiv an dem Treffen morgen teilnehmen.

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

Verwicklungen

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

Die politischen Verwicklungen dauerten Monate ohne Lösung.

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.

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.

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

Halskette

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Diamantcollier zur Party.

A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

Figur; Bild; Zahl;

Meaning

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body

Example

The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.

Die Verkaufszahlen dieses Quartals übertrafen alle Erwartungen.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

jemand

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

Jemand klopft an der Tür.

C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hypothekieren

Meaning

to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.

Example

The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.

Das Unternehmen hat seine Vermögenswerte beliehen, um das Darlehen abzusichern.

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

erschrecken

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

Das laute Geräusch erschreckte das Kind.

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.

B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

Straßenbahn

Meaning

An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street

Example

The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.

Die Straßenbahn hielt an jeder Station im Stadtzentrum.

A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jung; neu

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

Der junge Baum braucht mehr Wasser, um zu wachsen.

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

zu Glas werden

Meaning

to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

Example

Sand can vitrify under intense heat.

Sand kann bei intensiver Hitze zu Glas werden.

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

Vorauswissen

Meaning

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

Example

The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.

Der Prophet behauptete, das Vorauswissen über das Ereignis zu haben.

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

quälend

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

Sie war nach dem Unfall in unerträglichen Schmerzen.

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

unbeherrscht

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

Die wütende Menge rannte unbeherrscht, nachdem das Urteil bekannt gegeben wurde.

C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

übertragbar

Meaning

able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another

Example

COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.

COVID-19 ist eine hochübertragbare Krankheit.

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

solch

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Ich habe noch nie so ein schönes Bild gesehen.

C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp

Meaning

barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount

Example

There was scant evidence to support his claim.

Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.

C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomologie

Meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Example

She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.

Sie studierte Entomologie, um das Verhalten von Bienen zu verstehen.

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

soziopolitisch

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

Soziopolitische Faktoren beeinflussen oft öffentliche politische Entscheidungen.

C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache

Meaning

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

Example

The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.

Die Äquivokation des Politikers frustrierte die Wähler, die eine klare Antwort wollten.

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flöte

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

Er spielte eine süße Melodie auf seiner Flöte.

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

Nachfahre

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

Sie entdeckte, dass sie eine Nachfahrin des europäischen Königshauses war, durch genealogische Forschung.

C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

Energie

Meaning

Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

Example

She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.

Sie ging das Projekt mit großer Energie und Entschlossenheit an.

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

Gedanken

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

Konzentriere deine Gedanken auf positive Ergebnisse.

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

klingeln

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

Die Glocke klingelt jede Stunde.

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

Aspekt

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Gesundheit ist regelmäßige Bewegung.

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

nörgeln

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

Er fühlte sich von seiner übermäßig kontrollierenden Frau beherrscht.

C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

Sekante

Meaning

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Example

In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.

In der Geometrie schneidet eine Sekante den Kreis an zwei verschiedenen Punkten.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

gehemmt

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

Er war zu gehemmt, um seine wahren Gefühle auszudrücken.

C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

laut rufen

Meaning

the act of shouting or making a loud outcry

Example

The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.

Die Vociferance der Demonstranten füllte die Straßen.

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

kognitiv

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

Kognitive Funktionen verbessern sich mit Übung und Lernen.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

Rand; Spielraum

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

Bitte schreibe deine Notizen am Rand der Seite.

B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

überfüllt

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

Der Markt war überfüllt mit Käufern.