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A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

Tablett
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
Sie trug die Tassen auf einem Holztablett.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musikalisch
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Sie hat eine sehr musikalische Stimme.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

Spitze
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid, das mit komplizierten Spitzenmustern verziert war.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

Menschlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
Freundlichkeit ist eine der größten Ausdrucksformen der Menschlichkeit.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

fünfzig
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Sie lebt im fünften Stock des Gebäudes.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

unruhig; ängstlich; unbehaglich
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
Sie fühlte sich unruhig, als sie nachts allein ging.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

einfach, natürlich
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Ihr artloses Lächeln ließ alle sich wohlfühlen.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Feind
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
In der Geschichte musste der Held seinem größten Feind gegenübertreten.
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

diskreditieren
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
Der Skandal diskreditierte den Politiker in den Augen der Öffentlichkeit.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

Geschwindigkeit; Tempo
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
Das Auto erreichte eine Geschwindigkeit von 100 Meilen pro Stunde.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

entzünden
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers haben dazu beigetragen, die öffentliche Meinung zu entflammen.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

beschönigen
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Der Bericht wurde dafür kritisiert, dass er versuchte, die Misserfolge des Unternehmens zu beschönigen.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigantisch
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
Das Unternehmen tätigte eine gigantische Investition in Technologie.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

Bastard
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Er nannte ihn im Zorn einen Bastard.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

Schrei; Gebrüll; Aufschrei
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Er ließ einen Schrei los, als er die Spinne sah.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

extern
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
Das Unternehmen stellte externe Berater ein, um ihre Geschäftsstrategie zu überprüfen.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

festigen
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt gefestigt.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

loben
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Die Kritiker loben den neuen Film.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

Übergewicht
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Der Arzt riet ihm, Gewicht zu verlieren, da er übergewichtig war.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

Komfort; Bequemlichkeit
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
Das weiche Sofa bot nach einem langen Arbeitstag großen Komfort.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Matriarchin
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
Die Matriarchin der Familie traf alle wichtigen Entscheidungen.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

Rabatt/Rückerstattung
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt bei Großkäufen an.
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

kumulativ
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
Die kumulative Wirkung von Stress kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

Teufel
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
Die Geschichte warnte die Kinder davor, mit dem Teufel Geschäfte zu machen.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

beruflich
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Sie ist eine professionelle Tänzerin, die international auftritt.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

Panoplie
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
Das Museum zeigte eine Panoplie antiker Waffen.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

falten
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegant; attraktiv; mutig;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug eleganter aus.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

Gültigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
Die Gültigkeit des Vertrags läuft nächsten Monat ab.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

thema
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
Das Thema hob die Resilienz und Nachhaltigkeit hervor.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

künstlich / affektiert
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
Die Darbietung des Schauspielers war zu gekünstelt, um natürlich zu wirken.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

Zug
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Ihre feinen Züge verrieten ihre edle Geburt.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

Inventar
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat das Inventar überprüft, bevor er den Laden öffnete.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilität
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
Die Steigerung des Verkaufs und die Senkung der Kosten erhöhten die Rentabilität.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

Vortäuschung
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Er machte keinen Versuch, in dem Gespräch Interesse vorzutäuschen.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

wellig
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Wir fuhren durch hügelige, wellige Landschaften.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

Irreverenz
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Seine Witze über Religion zeigten Irreverenz gegenüber den heiligen Traditionen.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

Zeitgeist
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
Der Roman fängt perfekt den Zeitgeist der 1960er Jahre ein.
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.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein fundamentales Prinzip guten Führens.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

Gipfel
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
Der Bergsteiger erreichte den Gipfel des Berges.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

Parameter
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Wir müssen klare Parameter für dieses Projekt festlegen.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

Hefe
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Füge Hefe zum Mehl hinzu, damit das Brot aufgeht.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

stehlen
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
Der Mitarbeiter wurde beim Stehlen von Büromaterial erwischt.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

Evolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Die Theorie der Evolution erklärt, wie sich Arten im Laufe der Zeit verändern.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

sehr schwierig
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
Es war eine sehr schwierige Aufgabe, die Stadt nach der Katastrophe wiederaufzubauen.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Brücke
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Die alte Steinbrücke verbindet die beiden Städte seit über einem Jahrhundert.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Das Land ist politisch zwischen zwei großen Parteien geteilt.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

Aufruhr
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Die Bemerkungen des Politikers verursachten einen Furor in den Medien.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

in Knochen verwandelt, starr
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
Das Unternehmen hatte eine starre Managementstruktur, die Innovationen widerstand.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

Anmut, Eleganz
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit Anmut über die Bühne.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

Wiese
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Die Kühe grasten friedlich auf der grünen Wiese.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

ansprechen
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
Die Regierung muss sich mit den Problemen der Studentenpolitik befassen.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

Weber
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Der geschickte Weber erschuf komplizierte Muster auf dem Seidenstoff.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
Der ältere Mann trug während der religiösen Zeremonie ein weißes Dhuti.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

Cashewnuss
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in der Küche und als gesunder Snack verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Die Bibliothek wurde während der Prüfungen zu einem Zufluchtsort für die Studenten.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

Mulenführer
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Der Mulenführer führte die Tiere sicher über den Bergpfad.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

Epizootie
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
Der Bauer fürchtete, dass eine Epizootie sein Vieh auslöschen könnte.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

Vergeltungsmaßnahme
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Das Land verhängte Vergeltungszölle als Antwort auf Handels sanktionen.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisit
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Die exquisite Handwerkskunst der Uhr machte sie zu einem Sammlerstück.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

spionieren
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Er wurde beim Spionieren über das Fenster auf seinen Nachbarn erwischt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Tadel
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen getadelt.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massieren
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Der Therapeut wird deinen Rücken massieren, um die Muskelverspannung zu reduzieren.
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 /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

eine große Gruppe von Menschen, insbesondere Soldaten; eine große Anzahl
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
Die römische Armee wurde in Legionen unterteilt.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

höchste; äußerste
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Sie zeigte größte Sorgfalt beim Umgang mit den zerbrechlichen Gegenständen.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Verachtung
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Sie betrachtete das unordentliche Zimmer mit Verachtung.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

Fehler
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
Der Computer stürzte aufgrund eines kleinen Fehlers in der Software ab.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

Boxer
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
Der Boxer betrat den Ring mit Selbstvertrauen.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

grunzen
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Er grunzte, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

sie
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Sie gehen in den Park.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

eine Meinung äußern
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
Der Professor äußerte die Meinung, dass die Politik scheitern würde.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

Umweltzerstörung
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
Umweltzerstörung bedroht die Biodiversität.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

anstrengend
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
Die lange Reise war äußerst anstrengend.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

Raub
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
Der Krieg war von Raub und Zerstörung geprägt.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

unbeweglich
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Nach dem Unfall war er wochenlang unbeweglich.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

die sieben Weltwunder
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Die sieben Weltwunder der Welt spiegeln menschliche Brillanz wider.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

Tyrann
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
Die Leute rebellierten gegen den grausamen Tyrannen.
C1 adjective deft

deft

geschickt
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Die geschickten Hände des Künstlers schufen ein Meisterwerk.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

Topas
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
Die Krone der Königin war mit einem prächtigen blauen Topas geschmückt.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

heimtückisch
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
Die heimtückische Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen kann das Vertrauen schädigen.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

Bodenkunde
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
Pedologie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

vorgewölbte Kiefer
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Das Fossil zeigte eine deutlich vorgewölbte Kieferskelettstruktur.
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

transparenz
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
Transparenz fördert das Vertrauen in die Verwaltung.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

Hang
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Sie kletterten vorsichtig den Hang des Hügels hinunter.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

Töpfer
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Der Töpfer formte den Ton auf dem Drehrad.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

bürokratisch
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
Bürokratische Hürden verzögern oft die Projektgenehmigungen.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

Emitieren
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
Die Fabrik emittiert Rauch in die Atmosphäre.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxisch; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik setzte giftige Chemikalien in den Fluss frei.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

allmähliche Lautstärkezunahme
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
Das Orchester baute zu einem mächtigen Crescendo auf, bevor es zum Finale kam.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

verwirren
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
Das komplizierte Puzzle hat die Studenten verwirrt.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.