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B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

übertragen
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
Die Antenne kann Signale über eine lange Distanz übertragen.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

Universitätsstudent
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Die Collegian bereiteten sich auf das kulturelle Festival vor.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

wiedergutmachen
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Das Unternehmen versprach, die Beschwerden seiner Kunden zu beheben.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

tippen
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Sie kann sehr schnell auf dem Computer tippen.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

mit Flügeln fliegen
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
Der Vogel fliegt seinen Weg über den Himmel.
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

sich lustig machen
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
Die Menge begann, sich über das gegnerische Team lustig zu machen.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

kommend
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Wir bereiten uns auf das kommende Festival vor.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

etwas mit großer Fertigkeit vervollständigen oder perfektionieren
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Er ist ein vollendeter Künstler mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

Metallkontamination
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
Metallkontamination stellt schwere Gesundheitsrisiken dar.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

Mais
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Wir grillten Maiskolben zum Abendessen.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

Hinterhofstraße/kleine Straße
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Sie mieteten eine kleine Wohnung in einem ruhigen Mews in London.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

blockiert
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
Die Tür ist blockiert und wird sich nicht öffnen.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

sauber und ordentlich; gut organisiert; sorgfältig gemacht
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Ihr Zimmer ist immer ordentlich und organisiert.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

überschwemmung
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
Der starke Regen verursachte eine Überschwemmung im Dorf.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palastähnlich
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Sie übernachteten in einem palastähnlichen Hotel während ihres Urlaubs.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

Nasenloch
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
Der Arzt untersuchte jedes Nasenloch auf mögliche Blockaden.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postulieren
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Wissenschaftler postulieren, dass Leben auf anderen Planeten existiert.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

Neu besetzen
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Der Regisseur entschied sich, die Rolle mit einem jüngeren Schauspieler neu zu besetzen.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

Kongress
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
Der internationale Kongress über den Klimawandel wird nächstes Jahr stattfinden.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

charmant
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Er sah charmant in seinem Smoking bei der Gala aus.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

Voliere
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
Der Zoo baute eine neue Voliere für exotische Papageien.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentan
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Es gab eine momentane Stille im Raum.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

die meisten
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
Die meisten Menschen entspannen sich am Wochenende.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

gemütlich gehen
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Sie schlendern am Sonntagmorgen durch den Park.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

ungleich; ungerecht;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
Die Verteilung des Wohlstands ist in vielen Ländern ungleich.
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

Desinteresse
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
Sie zeigte völlige Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber der Kritik.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

emporsteigen / schnell steigen
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
Der Adler flog hoch über die Berge.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hohl; leer;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
Der hohle Baumstamm bot kleinen Tieren Unterschlupf.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesk
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
Die Skulptur war so grotesk, dass sie die Kinder erschreckte.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

Orthodoxie
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
Der religiöse Führer verteidigte die Orthodoxie des Glaubens.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

Kontakt
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Du solltest deinen Arzt kontaktieren, wenn die Symptome weiterhin bestehen.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

Lähmung
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
Der alte Mann litt an Lähmung in seinen Händen.
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

Ostrakismus
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
Der Student erlebte Ostrakismus, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dynamisch
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
Das Leben fließt in einem dynamischen Strom.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

geriatrische Gesellschaft
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Eine geriatrische Gesellschaft erfordert spezialisierte Gesundheitssysteme.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

kleben
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Ich klebe das Bild in mein Scrapbook.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

öffentlich; auf offene Weise;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
Das Unternehmen kündigte seine neue Politik öffentlich an.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

Gorilla
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
Der Gorilla schlug seine Brust, um Dominanz zu zeigen.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

Gravitas
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
Der Richter sprach mit großer Gravitas.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

rezessiv
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
Blaue Augenfarbe ist oft ein rezessives Merkmal.
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

flügge werden
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
Die jungen Vögel werden in ein paar Wochen flügge werden.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

Erdgeschoss
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
Der Lebensmittelladen ist im Erdgeschoss.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

annehmen
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Ich schätze, dass es später heute regnen wird.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

verfeinern
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Reisen ins Ausland half, seine Weltanschauung zu verfeinern.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

bestand
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
Das Geschäft führt eine große Auswahl an Produkten.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
Aluminium wird für Dosen und Flugzeuge verwendet.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

gebildet
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Sie ist eine gebildete Frau, die lebenslanges Lernen schätzt.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

zählbar; numerierbar
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
Die Sterne am Himmel sind nicht zählbar.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.
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, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

mit Hunden verwandt / Hundezähne
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
Die Polizei hat eine Hundestaffel für Suchoperationen ausgebildet.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

neun
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Sie hat neun Bücher in ihrer Sammlung.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

Glaubensbekenntnis
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
Ehrlichkeit war immer das zentrale Glaubensbekenntnis seines Lebens.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

willkommen
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Du bist immer willkommen in unserem Haus.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Brechmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Brechmittel, um das Gift zu entfernen.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

schwächen
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Die langen Arbeitsstunden haben ihn geschwächt.
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

mitten in; unter
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Sie stand mitten in der Menge.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

Savanne (mit verstreuten Bäumen)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Giraffen grasten an Akazienbäumen über die weite Savanne.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

Unterwäsche
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Hochzeit.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

schwarz
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes schwarzes Kleid zur Party.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

Parteianhänger
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
Die Debatte wurde schnell parteiisch, wobei jede Seite ihre eigene Agenda verteidigte.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

Zahnfleisch; zähflüssige Substanz
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
Der Zahnarzt überprüfte ihr Zahnfleisch auf Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

Optiker
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
Der Optiker passte meine neuen Brillen so an, dass sie besser passten.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Der Teich wurde nur von den kleinen Wellen gestört, die durch die Brise verursacht wurden.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

empirisch oder erfahrungsbasiert
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
Wissenschaftliche Forschung basiert auf empirischen Beweisen.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

explizit
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
Die Anweisungen waren explizit, ohne Raum für Verwirrung zu lassen.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animieren
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
Der Künstler wird die Charaktere für den Film animieren.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

eröffnend
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Der Präsident hielt seine Eröffnungsrede.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitan
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Sie zog in ein metropolitanes Gebiet, um bessere Jobmöglichkeiten zu haben.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

untergraben
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
Ständige Kritik kann das Selbstvertrauen eines Kindes untergraben.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

Protokoll
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
Das Sicherheitsteam folgte während der Veranstaltung einem strengen Protokoll.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

widersprechen
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
Der Wissenschaftler widersprach den früheren Forschungsergebnissen.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

Patriarch
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Als Patriarch der Familie schlich er Streitigkeiten und bewahrte alte Traditionen.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

Ebene, Rang, Stufe
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Er stieg in die oberste Ebene der Unternehmenswelt auf.
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

einschränken
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Ausgaben aufgrund von Haushaltskürzungen einschränken.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

heimsuchen
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Die alten Erinnerungen verfolgen mich immer noch.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

Mischfarbe
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
Die Mischfarbe erzeugte einen schönen Farbverlauf auf der Leinwand.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

Nekromantie
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Alte Texte beschrieben Rituale der Nekromantie, die von Priestern durchgeführt wurden.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

Aussicht
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Vom Gipfel des Berges bewunderten wir die atemberaubende Aussicht auf das Tal unten.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

vorab engagieren
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Die Arbeiter wurden vor dem offiziellen Projektbeginn vorab engagiert.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

ein kleines Zahnrad oder der äußere Teil eines Vogelflügels; einschränken oder immobilisieren
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
Die Pinion des Vogels war verletzt, was es ihm verhinderte zu fliegen.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

wütend
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Sie sprach wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

völlig erschöpft; müde
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Ich bin total erschöpft, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
Die Schildkröte überquerte langsam den Sandstrand.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

Reise; Seereise
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
Die Schiffsreise über den Atlantik dauerte zwei Wochen.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

benachbart
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Die beiden benachbarten Häuser teilten sich eine Wand.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

Hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Sein Hubris führte zu seinem Fall.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

unermesslich
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
Das Universum wird oft als unermesslich beschrieben.