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A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

dünn; schmal
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
Sie trug eine dünne Jacke bei kaltem Wetter.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

Falschheit; Lüge
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
Der Politiker wurde dabei erwischt, Lügen über seinen Gegner zu verbreiten.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

kürzlich; neu; aktuell;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Die kürzlichen Änderungen der Wettermuster beunruhigen Wissenschaftler.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

Fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
Das traditionelle Kostüm beinhaltete einen roten Fez mit einem schwarzen Quast.
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

Raubvogel
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
Der Adler ist ein Raubvogel mit scharfen Krallen.
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.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

Kabalismus
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
Der Historiker schrieb ausführlich über Kabalismus am königlichen Hof.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Alkohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Sie kauften Alkohol für die Party.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

Erwiderung
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Seine scharfe Erwiderung brachte die Menge zum Schweigen.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

erbrechen
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
Der Patient begann zu erbrechen, nachdem er das Medikament eingenommen hatte.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

sanft; vorsichtig; behutsam;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Sie berührte sanft das Gesicht des Babys.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

normal; typisch; nach einem Standard; gesund
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
Es ist normal, vor einer wichtigen Prüfung nervös zu sein.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

Scherz; Täuschung; Betrug
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
Die Nachrichten über Außerirdische, die landen, entpuppten sich als ein ausgeklügelter Scherz, der von Scherzbolden gemacht wurde.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

Zitadelle
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
Die alte Zitadelle bewachte die Stadt über Jahrhunderte.
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

Adler
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über den Bergen.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

korrigieren
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
Der Herausgeber korrigierte das Manuskript vor der Veröffentlichung.
A2 verb /kənˈsɪdər/

consider

überlegen
Meaning
to think carefully about something, especially before making a decision
Example
She is considering studying abroad next year.
Sie erwägt, nächstes Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

elektrischer Ventilator
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
Der elektrische Ventilator hält den Raum an heißen Sommertagen kühl.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organisiert
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Ein gut organisierter Ansatz bei der Arbeit erhöht die Produktivität und reduziert Stress.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

Versprechen; Verpflichtung; Garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Er gab ein Versprechen, Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

Hausschuh
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Sie zog ihre Hausschuhe an, bevor sie im Haus umherging.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

zählen
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Sie zählte das Geld auf dem Tisch sorgfältig.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

Zusammenhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
Das Team zeigte hervorragenden Zusammenhalt während des Projekts.
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.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

Wohltätigkeit oder Güte
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Seine Wohltätigkeit gegenüber den Armen verschaffte ihm Respekt.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

unterstützen, stärken
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Starke Werte unterstützen eine gesunde Gesellschaft.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

verdienstvoll
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Sein verdienstvolles Engagement in der Gemeinschaft wurde anerkannt.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

Mittelmäßigkeit
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Er weigerte sich, sich mit Mittelmäßigkeit zufrieden zu geben und strebte nach Größe.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

Eigelb
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Sie trennte das Eiweiß vom Eigelb.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

jemanden auspeitschen oder sich selbst geißeln als Strafe oder zur Selbstdisziplin
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
In der Geschichte haben sich einige Mönche als Buße selbst gegeißelt.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnom
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
Der Garten war mit einer Gnomstatue dekoriert.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

jede Stunde; jede Stunde passiert oder gemacht; kontinuierlich
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
Der Wetterbericht wird jede Stunde aktualisiert.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

quecksilber
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Seine Stimmung war so wechselhaft wie Quecksilber.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Protein
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Proteine sind wichtig für den Aufbau und die Reparatur von Geweben im Körper.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarisieren
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
Die umstrittene Entscheidung hat die öffentliche Meinung in zwei gegensätzliche Gruppen geteilt.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

Lipogenese
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
Übermäßige Kohlenhydrataufnahme fördert die Lipogenese und die Fettspeicherung.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

umsegeln
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magellan war der erste, der den Globus umsegelt hat.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

Knorpel
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Verletzung den Knorpel in seinem Knie beschädigt hatte.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

Abgrund
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Die Wanderer standen am Rand des Abgrunds und schauten ins Tal hinunter.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anachronistisch
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Seine Ansichten über Geschlechterrollen gelten als anachronistisch.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Er spielt gerne Tennis mit seinen Freunden am Wochenende.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

Originalität
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers zeigte große Originalität und Kreativität.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

assonant
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
Das Gedicht ist voller assonanter Wörter, die einen musikalischen Rhythmus erzeugen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

hängend
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Die hängenden Zweige berührten den Boden.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salzig
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
Das salzige Meerwasser machte sie durstig.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

illegal
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
Die Polizei hat den illegalen Drogenhandel gestoppt.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

ermahnend
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Die ermahnenden Worte des Managers motivierten das Team, härter zu arbeiten.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Sie hat ihren Job wegen ihres missbräuchlichen Chefs verlassen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Das kaputte Telefon kann mit den richtigen Teilen repariert werden.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

Vortrag
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
Der Professor hielt einen interessanten Vortrag über Geschichte.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

Glockenturm
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
Der Glockenturm der Kirche beherbergte eine große Bronzeglocke.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

Niedrigwasser
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Während einer Nipptide ist der Wasserstand minimal.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

Neffe
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mein Neffe studiert an der Universität.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

reste
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Die Reste des Essens wurden auf dem Tisch gelassen.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

pflanzenfressend
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Kühe sind pflanzenfressende Tiere, die auf Gras grasen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intoleranz
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
Der Führer wurde wegen seiner Intoleranz gegenüber anderen Religionen kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

Serendipität
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Das Finden des alten Fotoalbums war pure Serendipität.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

unterschlagen
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde für das Unterschlagen von Staatsgeldern für schuldig befunden.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

digitales Format
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Ein digitales Familienbaumformat kann online geteilt werden.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

Undankbarkeit
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Seine Undankbarkeit tat ihr weh, nachdem sie so viel für ihn getan hatte.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

Verkauf von Lotterietickets
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation beschloss, ein Fahrrad zu verlosen, um Geld zu sammeln.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

Januar
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Der Januar ist oft der kälteste Monat.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Turbulenzen
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
Das Flugzeug erlebte während des Fluges schwere Turbulenzen.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

Unterschlupf
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Schädlinge benötigen einen Unterschlupf, um zu überleben und sich fortzupflanzen.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

unnatürliches Interesse an störenden oder unangenehmen Themen
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Sie hatte eine morbide Faszination für Kriminalgeschichten.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

diskriminierend
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Diskriminierende Politiken lösten Proteste aus.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

Jutestoff
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Der Bauer lagerte Getreide in Jutensäcken.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

mild
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
Der Patient hatte nur milde Symptome.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirisch
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Der satirische Cartoon verspottete die neue Regierungspolitik.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

Archive
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Sie besuchte die nationalen Archive, um die Familiengeschichte zu erforschen.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

überwiegen
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
In der Debatte haben logische Argumente die emotionalen Appelle übertroffen.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

prinzipientreu
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Er ist ein prinzipientreuer Führer, der immer Ehrlichkeit an erste Stelle setzt.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doktrin
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
Die Kirche folgt einer strengen Doktrin über moralische Werte.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

absteigen
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Die Wanderer stiegen den steilen Bergpfad hinab.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

zeremoniell
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
Das zeremonielle Kleid wurde bei der königlichen Hochzeit getragen.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

Rand; Krempe; Lippe
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Der breite Rand seines Hutes schützte ihn vor der sengenden Sonne.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

mit den Füßen schleifen / mischen
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Er mischte die Karten, bevor er sie austeilte.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

Scrupel
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Er hatte keine Scrupel, um zu lügen, um voranzukommen.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

Instrument
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte ein spezielles Instrument während der Operation.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

Gespenst
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
Das Kind behauptete, ein Gespenst im alten Haus gesehen zu haben.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

unheilig; sündig; profan
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
Die unheilige Allianz zwischen den beiden Unternehmen verursachte öffentlichen Aufruhr.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

Ensemble, Gruppe
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
Das Theaterensemble gab eine spektakuläre Aufführung.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

Weihrauch
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
Der Tempel war erfüllt vom süßen Geruch des brennenden Weihrauchs.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

Quarterback
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
Der Quarterback warf einen perfekten Pass.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

ein wütender oder angespannter Blick; ein starkes und blendendes Licht
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Der strenge Blick des Lehrers brachte die lauten Schüler sofort zum Schweigen.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

auswählen; das Korn von der Spreu trennen
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Das Komitee wird die Liste der Bewerber auf zehn Finalisten reduzieren.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

Korrosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
Korrosion in Rohren führt zu Leckagen.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

Sieb
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Verwenden Sie ein Sieb, um das Pasta-Wasser abzugießen.