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A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

Zahn
Meaning
a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
Example
She brushes her teeth twice a day.
Sie putzt ihre Zähne zweimal täglich.
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

ausweichend, geschickt, vage
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
Er gab eine ausweichende Antwort, um Ärger zu vermeiden.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referierbar
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
Das Problem ist auf die neuen Politikänderungen referierbar.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

Kühlschrank
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Ich habe die Milch nach dem Frühstück in den Kühlschrank gestellt.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

Aktionen
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Es sind sofortige Aktionen für die Kontrolle der Umweltverschmutzung erforderlich.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparabel
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
Der Unfall verursachte irreparable Schäden an seiner Wirbelsäule.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

stehen
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Bitte stehen Sie auf, wenn der Lehrer kommt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

Inkompetenz
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund der Inkompetenz des Managers.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

mit harter Schale
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die fossilen Hüllen.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

verzieren
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde für die Hochzeit mit Blumen verziert.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

auffällig
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Ihr rotes Kleid machte sie auf der Party auffällig.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

Schmeichelei
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Seine ständige Schmeichelei ließ alle an seinen wahren Absichten zweifeln.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

östlich
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Sie studierte östliche Philosophie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

angewidert
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Sie war angewidert von der Art, wie er die Tiere behandelte.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Festland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
Das australische Festland ist die Heimat der Mehrheit der Bevölkerung Australiens.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

herstellen
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
Das Unternehmen stellt elektronische Geräte für globale Märkte her.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

schlagen
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Er hat den Ball mit dem Schläger geschlagen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

weiblich
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
Die weibliche Löwin schützt ihre Jungen erbittert.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

Verachtung, Schande
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
Der Skandal brachte Verachtung für den Politiker.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

linsen
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
Das Kind versuchte, durch das Schlüsselloch zu schielen.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

höhe
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
Die Höhe des Turms beeindruckte die Besucher.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Er versuchte, ein Buch aus der Bibliothek zu stehlen, ohne bemerkt zu werden.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

begeistert
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Sie war begeistert von der Überraschungsparty.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

Symptome
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
Fieber und Husten sind häufige Symptome der Grippe.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

zornig
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
Der Kunde wurde zornig, nachdem er stundenlang gewartet hatte.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

Straßenkind
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Die zerlumpten Straßenkinder spielten am Ufer des Flusses.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

Auswirkung
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
Die wirtschaftliche Krise hatte schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf den globalen Handel.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

strömen
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Tränen begannen aus ihren Augen zu fließen.
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

Hain / kleiner Obstgarten
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
Sie gingen durch den Orangenhain.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

üppig
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
Der üppige Wald war voller Leben.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Vergewaltigung
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
Das Gesetz bestraft streng diejenigen, die Vergewaltigung begehen.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

gutgläubig
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Ihr gutgläubiges Lächeln zeigte ihre wahre Freundlichkeit.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

verbesserung
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Es gab eine signifikante Verbesserung seiner Gesundheit.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonal
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
Der Patient litt an einer schweren Lungeninfektion.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

aggressiv
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
Der Verkäufer verwendete eine aggressive Strategie, um den Deal abzuschließen.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

Prozession; Umzug;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
Die Hochzeitsprozession ging langsam zur Kirche.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sieben
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Sie hat sieben Äpfel in ihrem Korb.
B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

Enkel
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Sein Enkel besucht ihn jedes Wochenende.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

bürgen
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Ich kann für seine Ehrlichkeit bürgen.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

kondonieren
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
Der Manager weigerte sich, Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz zu kondonieren.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

selbstzufrieden
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
Das Team wurde nach einigen Siegen selbstzufrieden und hörte auf, hart zu trainieren.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Pause
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Kurze Pausen erfrischen deinen Geist.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

ansteckend
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Ihr ansteckendes Lachen brachte alle zum Lächeln.
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

Irrelevanz
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
Der Richter wies das Argument wegen seiner Irrelevanz für den Fall zurück.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

mit Pension in den Ruhestand versetzen
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
Die Firma beschloss, ihre älteren Mitarbeiter nach dreißig Jahren Dienst mit Pension in den Ruhestand zu versetzen.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

Nachahmer
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
Er wurde als Nachahmer beliebter Sänger berühmt.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

unplausibel
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
Die Geschichte, die sie erzählte, war so unplausibel, dass niemand ihr glaubte.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

Gehirntraining
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
Regelmäßiges Gehirntraining kann das Erinnerungsvermögen verbessern.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

apotheke
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Ich ging in die Apotheke, um Antibiotika zu kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

Schneiderin
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
Die Schneiderin fertigte ein schönes Kleid für die Braut an.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

Autokrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
Der Autokrat kontrollierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

harmlos
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Seine Bemerkung war völlig harmlos und nicht dazu gedacht, jemanden zu beleidigen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

vermuten
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Sie vermutete, dass er nicht zum Meeting kommen würde.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

über
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Wir haben gestern über das neue Projekt gesprochen.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definieren
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, das Wort 'Demokratie' zu definieren.
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, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

spaziergang
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Sie gingen an der Küste spazieren.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

energisieren
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
Die motivierende Rede half, das Team zu energetisieren.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

Monotheismus
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
Islam und Christentum sind Religionen, die auf dem Monotheismus basieren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

Feuerwehrmann
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reduzierbar
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Das Problem ist komplex, aber auf einige grundlegende Prinzipien reduzierbar.
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

organisieren
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
Sie organisierte eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

verderben
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
Der Roman wurde kritisiert, weil er versuchte, die Gedanken der jungen Leser zu verderben.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

zebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
Das Zebra rannte mit seiner Herde durch die afrikanische Savanne.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

vorletzte
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Sie beendete das vorletzte Kapitel, bevor sie ins Bett ging.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Skorbut
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Seefahrer litten oft an Skorbut während langer Seereisen ohne frisches Obst.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

Kummer
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Das Unternehmen hatte finanzielle Sorgen nach dem Marktabsturz.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die Traurigkeit des Abschieds brachte Tränen in die Augen aller.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

Blitz; Aufblitzen
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Es gab einen hellen Blitz gefolgt von Donner.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

unterschiedlich
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Ihre Meinungen waren disparat, was zu Debatten führte.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

veto
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
Der Präsident entschied sich, das neue Gesetz zu vetieren.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

Reporter
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
Der Reporter interviewte mehrere Personen am Tatort.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

Ethik
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
Unternehmensethik erfordert, dass Unternehmen fair und verantwortungsbewusst handeln.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Horn
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
Das Nashorn benutzte sein Horn zur Selbstverteidigung.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

Isotop
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
Kohlenstoff-14 ist ein radioaktives Isotop, das in der Fossilien-Datierung verwendet wird.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

Transporteur
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
Die Fluggesellschaft ist der größte Transporteur des Landes.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

wahrscheinlich; mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen, laut der Wettervorhersage.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

Strenge
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
Die Strenge der neuen Regeln überraschte alle.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

Verteidiger
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Er ist als Verteidiger autoritärer Regime bekannt.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

Eindruck, Konzept
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
Das Buch hinterließ bei mir einen guten ersten Eindruck.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

Witwe
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Die Witwe erhielt Unterstützung von ihrer Familie und Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativ
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Ihre Leistung war superlativ und brachte ihr stehende Ovationen ein.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

der Länge nach; entlang der längsten Dimension
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Falten Sie das Papier der Länge nach, um es leichter zu transportieren.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

Einkommen
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Ihr monatliches Einkommen reicht aus, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

gebäude
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
Das Museum ist ein beeindruckendes Gebäude im Stadtzentrum.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

aufräumen / ein Baumtyp
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Er hat sein Zimmer aufgeräumt, bevor die Gäste kamen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

bösartig; grausam; wild
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
Der bösartige Hund griff jeden an, der sich seinem Territorium näherte.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

verherrlichen
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Die Presse begann, den jungen Wissenschaftler nach seiner Entdeckung zu lionisieren.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

negative Auswirkung
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Lange Bildschirmzeit hat einen negativen Einfluss auf die Handmuskeln.