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B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

Tradition
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
Es ist eine Familientradition, sich jeden Sonntagabend zum Abendessen zu versammeln.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

Frühstück
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
Heute Morgen habe ich Müsli und Toast zum Frühstück gegessen.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
Die Stadt führte ein zonales Parksystem ein, um den Verkehrsstau zu verwalten.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

Glück
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

Machbarkeit
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
Das Unternehmen führte eine Machbarkeitsstudie durch, bevor es das Projekt startete.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

lächerlich; absurd; dumm
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
Die Idee, ein Haus ohne Werkzeuge zu bauen, ist lächerlich.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

Sophisterei
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophisterei.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

lindern
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Das Medikament half, seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

Testimonium; Beweis
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
Der Zeuge gab während des Prozesses ein überzeugendes Testimonium ab.
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

wertorientierte Bildung
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
Wertorientierte Bildung formt den moralischen Charakter.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

Dissens
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
Das Treffen endete in Dissens unter den Mitgliedern des Komitees.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

verschmitzt; schelmisch; frech
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
Das verschmitzte Kind versteckte das Lieblingsspielzeug seiner Schwester.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

auch
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Sie singt wunderschön und spielt auch Gitarre.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

verwüsten
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
Der Hurrikan hat die Küstendörfer verwüstet.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

angrenzen
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
Der Park grenzt auf der Nordseite an den Fluss.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

damit;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
Das Haus und der daran angrenzende Garten wurden verkauft.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

unglücklich, hilflos
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
Der unglückliche Reisende verlor sein Reisepass am ersten Tag.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabolisch
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
Der Bösewicht ersann einen diabolischen Plan.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

Anforderung
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Der Manager hat eine Requisition für neue Büromaterialien eingereicht.
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

bauen
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
Sie planen, eine neue Brücke über den Fluss zu bauen.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

Auslassung; Unterlassung
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Die Auslassung seines Namens von der Liste war absichtlich.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperium
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
Das Römische Imperium dauerte Jahrhunderte.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

fliegen
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Vögel fliegen nach Süden für den Winter.
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

Bissen
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Er nahm einen großen Bissen Wasser nach dem Lauf.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

ernähren
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Gute Bücher nähren den Geist.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

festnehmen
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen zur Befragung festgenommen.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

lauthals
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
Die lauthals schreiende Menge forderte Gerechtigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Tiefpunkt
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
Das Unternehmen erreichte seinen Tiefpunkt während der Finanzkrise.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
Der Verdächtige wurde heute Morgen vor dem Richter angeklagt.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

dock
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
Das Schiff blieb zwei Tage im Dock.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

Eidesstattliche Erklärung
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Der Zeuge reichte eine eidesstattliche Erklärung vor Gericht ein.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

Integrative Diplomatie
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
Integrative Diplomatie stärkt Allianzen.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

Betreuung
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Sie studierte Malerei unter der Anleitung eines berühmten Künstlers.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

reif
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Sie ist eine reife und selbstbewusste Führerin geworden.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

pendeln
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Er verbringt jeden Tag zwei Stunden mit dem Pendeln zur Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

freundlich und angenehm; von gutem Charakter; nett
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und begrüßt immer alle herzlich.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

Kampagne
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
Die Umweltkampagne hat erfolgreich das Bewusstsein für den Klimawandel geschärft.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

streit
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Ein Streit brach draußen vor der Bar spät in der Nacht aus.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

Code
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Er schrieb einen Code, um das Problem auf dem Computer zu lösen.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

bekannt; vertraut; informell und freundlich
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Dieses Lied kommt mir bekannt vor.
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

literarisches Tropus
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
Der Film vermied die üblichen Superhelden-Tropen.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ihre Freundlichkeit gegenüber allen Menschen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

Bestreben
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Sein Bestreben ist es, ein erfolgreicher Unternehmer zu werden.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montieren
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Sie planen, eine Kamera an der Wand zu montieren.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

Achsel
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Er trug Deo auf seine Achsel auf.
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

zu
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
Er läuft zum Park.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

Schauspieler
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
Der berühmte Schauspieler gewann einen Preis für seine Leistung im neuen Film.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

unreif
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Die unreifen Bananen werden in ein paar Tagen gelb.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

schnelle Zunahme; ein Anstieg.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
Die Eskalation der Produktionskosten beeinflusst die Rentabilität.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

unhöflich
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Es wäre unhöflich, ihre freundliche Einladung abzulehnen.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

ärgerlich
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
In einer langen Schlange zu warten ist eine der ärgerlichsten Aufgaben.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

kommunizieren
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Sie benutzten Gesten, um sich durch den lauten Raum zu verständigen.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

äußere Hülle
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
Die Schlange verliert ihre äußere Hülle, wenn sie wächst.
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

Makel
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
Der Spiegel hatte einen kleinen Makel auf der Oberfläche.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

fröhlich lachen
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
Das Publikum lachte über die witzigen Bemerkungen des Komikers.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

Aufbau
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
Das Unternehmen stellte ein neues Set-up für die Büroanordnung vor.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

Interventionismus
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
Der Interventionismus der Zentralbank half, die Inflation zu stabilisieren.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

erstklassig, wichtig
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Sie ist in der besten Zeit ihrer Karriere.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Moringa-Schote
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Der Drumstick verleiht dem traditionellen Fischcurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

kollabieren
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
Das alte Gebäude kollabierte nach dem Erdbeben.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

überhüpfen
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Er schaffte es, den Zaun problemlos zu überspringen.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

weit verbreitet
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
Die Nachricht von seiner Beförderung verbreitete sich weit in der Firma.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

Panel, Gruppe von Richtern
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
Das Panel von Richtern gab den Gewinner des Wettbewerbs bekannt.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

stute
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
Die schöne Stute galoppierte über die Wiese.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

Gründer
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs war der Mitbegründer von Apple Inc. und revolutionierte die persönliche Computertechnik.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

Nest
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
Der Vogel baute ein Nest im Baum.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

Pädiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule in Pädiatrie zu spezialisieren.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

phytochemikalien
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Phytochemikalien im grünen Tee helfen, Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

in die Falle locken
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
Der Jäger hat das Kaninchen mit einem Netz gefangen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

Abzeichen
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
Der Soldat trug stolz das Abzeichen seines Regiments.
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

afrikanisch
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
Sie studierte die afrikanische Kultur an der Universität.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

wettbewerb, herausfordern
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Sie entschied sich, die Wahl gegen den amtierenden Kandidaten anzufechten.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

dünn; wenig Fett; schwach
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Er hat einen dünnen und muskulösen Körper.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

kompliziertes Problem oder Rätsel
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
Das ethische Dilemma verwirrte die Forscher.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

äußeres Ohr
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
Der Arzt untersuchte das äußere Ohr des Patienten auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

private Beziehung, vertragliche Beziehung
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Es gab keine vertragliche Beziehung zwischen dem Lieferanten und dem Kunden.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

Verfolgung, Streben
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Er widmete sein Leben dem Streben nach Glück.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

falle
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
Die Maus wurde über Nacht in der Falle gefangen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdʒel.i/

Jelly

Gelee
Meaning
a sweet soft food made from fruit juice and sugar; a semi-solid substance with a jelly-like consistency
Example
She spread grape jelly on her toast for breakfast.
Sie strich Traubengelee auf ihren Toast zum Frühstück.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Protagonist
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay ist einer der Protagonisten der Geschichte.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

Version; Form; Bericht
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Dies ist die neueste Version der Software.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

Knicks
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Sie machte einen schnellen Knicks, bevor sie die Bühne verließ.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

Lakritzwurzel
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Sie bereitete einen Kräutertee mit Mulethi zu, um ihre Halsschmerzen zu lindern.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

erster
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Sie war die erste, die im Meeting ankam.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

kurze Reise
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
Sie machten einen kurzen Ausflug aufs Land am Wochenende.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

Gipfel, Spitze, Höchstpunkt
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Er erreichte den Gipfel seiner Karriere.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

Prinzessin
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
Die Prinzessin winkte der Menge vom Palastbalkon zu.