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B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

Donner
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Wir hörten das Donnern über den Himmel rollen.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V-förmiges Symbol
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
Die Uniform des Sergeanten zeigte drei Chevrons auf dem Ärmel.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

Mondsichel
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
Der Mathematiker untersuchte die Eigenschaften der Mondsichel.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

Auktion
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
Die antiken Möbel wurden letzte Woche bei einer Auktion verkauft.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

verstoßen
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Hier parken verstößt gegen die Stadtvorschriften.
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

kontraproduktiv
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
Kontraproduktive Aktivitäten entstehen oft aus Unzufriedenheit.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

voll
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Das Buch ist voll mit faszinierenden historischen Details.
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

Fahrpreis
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
Der Fahrpreis für den Bus ins Stadtzentrum beträgt fünf Dollar.
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

Theismus
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
Der Theismus ist in vielen Weltreligionen zentral.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

Krücke, Unterstützung
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Er musste nach dem Bruch seines Beins Krücken benutzen.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

verliebt sein
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Sie war verliebt in die schöne Landschaft.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

tropische Regionen
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesch liegt in tropischen Regionen.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

Englisch
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Sie lernt Englisch, um im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

gefangen
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
Der Gefangene wurde mehrere Monate in einer kleinen Zelle gehalten.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

Blase
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Blase an seinem Arm.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

Normalität
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Nach der Überschwemmung kämpfte die Stadt darum, ein Gefühl der Normalität zurückzugewinnen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

Schwangerschaft
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Ihre Schwangerschaft wurde sorgfältig von ihrem Arzt überwacht.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

Rezitor
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
Der Rezitor trug das Gedicht mit Klarheit und Gefühl vor.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

ausstrecken
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Er streckte seine Hand aus, um ihr zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

Enthaltsamkeit
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Er übte Enthaltsamkeit, um sich auf sein Studium zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

Übermut
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Ihre Übermut motivierte das gesamte Team.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

seufzen
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Sie seufzte vor Erleichterung, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

Klammer
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
Die Erklärung wurde in einer Klammer im Text gegeben.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

Pädagogik
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
Die moderne Pädagogik konzentriert sich auf schülerzentriertes Lernen.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

sehnsüchtig; nostalgisch
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Sie gab ein sehnsüchtiges Lächeln, als sie sich an ihre Kindheitstage erinnerte.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

besonders; insbesondere; vor allem
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Ich liebe alle Früchte, besonders Mangos.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

zittern
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
Ihre Lippen begannen zu zittern, als sie versuchte, nicht zu weinen.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

Wunder
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
Die Genesung des Patienten wurde von den Ärzten als Wunder bezeichnet.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
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.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

breit; weit
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Mentale Ruhe, Beherrschung und Gleichgewicht, besonders in schwierigen Situationen
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Sie ging mit bemerkenswerter Gelassenheit mit der Nachricht um.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

Friedhof
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
Der alte Friedhof befindet sich am Rande des Dorfes.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

beenden
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seinen Vertrag zu beenden.
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

veraltet
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
Floppy-Disks sind jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

rechtmäßig
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Sie ist die rechtmäßige Besitzerin des Eigentums.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

einreichung
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
Der Auftragnehmer schickte die Einreichung zur Genehmigung an den Kunden.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

zeitgenössisch, modern
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Sie genießt zeitgenössische Kunstausstellungen.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

Schulter
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Er trug die Tasche über seiner Schulter.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

entdecken
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten letzten Jahr einen neuen Planeten.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorisieren
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Der Manager wird die Zahlung morgen autorisieren.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Er fühlte sich besser, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

Abstraktion
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
Abstraktion ermöglicht es, komplexe Ideen vereinfacht darzustellen.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

Korrektur
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
Der Artikel erforderte mehrere Korrekturen, bevor er druckfertig war.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

Verteidigung
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
Verteidigung war eines der zentralen Themen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

Komplizität
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
Das Gericht enthüllte seine Komplizität im Betrugsplan.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

vergrößern
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft zu vergrößern.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

giftige Emissionen
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Giftige Emissionen von Fahrzeugen verschmutzen die Atmosphäre.
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

irradieren
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Lampe, um die Probe zu irradieren.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

nicht existent
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
Der angebliche Beweis stellte sich als nicht existent heraus.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

eine politische unabhängige Person
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Er wurde ein Mugwump genannt, weil er sich weigerte, sich einer der politischen Seiten anzuschließen.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
Die Diffusion von Informationen in sozialen Medien ist schnell.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

alles
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Er hat alles in seinem Koffer gepackt.
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

Metallhalter für Holz
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
Die Holzscheite ruhten auf den Andirons im alten Kamin.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

Adel
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Er wurde vom König in den Adel erhoben.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressourcen
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
Die Region war reich an pflanzlichen Ressourcen.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Seine unerschütterliche Natur machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

dringend
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
Der dringende Zustand des Patienten erforderte sofortige Chirurgie.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

zu spät
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
Er kam zu spät zum Treffen.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

vermutet
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Sie ist die vermutete Kandidatin für die Partei.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

Gardenie
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
Der Gardenienstrauch produzierte schöne weiße Blumen mit einem angenehmen Duft.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

Hüfte
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Sie legte ihre Hände auf ihre Hüften.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

requiemmesse
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
Der Chor führte ein Requiem zum Gedenken an den verstorbenen Führer auf.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

reizstoff
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Staub ist ein häufiger Reizstoff für Menschen mit Allergien.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
Sie stritten sich darüber, wer die Rechnung bezahlen sollte.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demonstrieren
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
Der Lehrer demonstrierte das Experiment der Klasse.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

Übersetzer
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Der Übersetzer half den Touristen, den Führer zu verstehen.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

Konservatorium
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Sie wurde als Pianistin am Pariser Konservatorium ausgebildet.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primär; authentisch
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Dies ist das Originaldokument, keine Kopie.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

Hörreichweite
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
Die Kinder flüsterten Geheimnisse außerhalb der Hörreichweite ihrer Eltern.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

Bergmann
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Der Bergmann arbeitete viele Jahre in der Kohlenmine.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

glatt; ohne Probleme
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
Das Auto fährt glatt auf der neuen Autobahn.
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.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

Reihe, Ausstellung
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
Der Laden zeigte eine beeindruckende Ausstellung von bunten Kleidern.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

Schrotthaendler
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
Der Schrotthändler sammelt alten Schrott.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

Schmuck
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Sie trug schönen Schmuck zur Hochzeit.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

andere
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
Ich verbringe gerne Zeit mit anderen.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

verpassen / fehlen
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Ich vermisse meine Familie, wenn ich ins Ausland reise.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

wild, grausam, heftig
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
Der wilde Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser in der Küstenregion.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

Mann
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
Der Mann half dem Kind, die Straße zu überqueren.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

Ungehörigkeit
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Ungehörigkeit beschuldigt.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

Raub
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Raub durch wilde Tiere in der Nacht.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

Verzerrung
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
Die Zensur des Regimes wurde als Verzerrung der freien Meinungsäußerung angesehen.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Der Rambutan sieht mit seiner haarigen Haut gruselig aus, schmeckt aber innen sehr süß.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

unterteilen
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Um die Effizienz zu steigern, unterteilte er seine Arbeitsaufgaben.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

flache Oberfläche; Flugzeug; ebnen
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
Der Tischler benutzte ein Werkzeug, um das Holz zu ebnen.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

Wechsel des Lebens
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Die Wechsel des Lebens lehren oft Resilienz.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

Schlag; ein kräftiger Schlag mit der Hand, einer Waffe oder einem harten Objekt
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Der Boxer landete einen verheerenden Schlag auf seinen Gegner.