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A2 verb /triːt/

treat

behandeln
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
Der Arzt behandelte mich während meiner Genesung mit großer Sorgfalt.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

im Überfluss sein
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Gelegenheiten gibt es in Hülle und Fülle im Technologiebereich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

anrufen
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
Der Anwalt rief die Verfassung an, um seinen Mandanten zu verteidigen.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

auditiv
Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
Die Vorlesung wurde entwickelt, um die auditiven Lernfähigkeiten der Studierenden zu verbessern.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

bestreichen
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Die Kinder bestreichen die Wände mit Farbe.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

faul
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Er streckte faul seine Arme und gähnte am Morgen.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoelektrisch
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
Der fotoelektrische Effekt ist grundlegend in Solarzellen.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Jungfrau Maria)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
Das Renaissance-Gemälde zeigt eine Madonna, die das Kind Jesus hält.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

Erzbischof
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
Der Erzbischof hielt eine Predigt vor tausenden von Menschen.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Rechtssysteme sichern Gerechtigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt den Erfolg mit klaren Leistungskennzahlen.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitiv
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ich werde definitiv an dem Treffen morgen teilnehmen.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

kitzeln
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
Die Feder kitzelt, wenn sie deine Haut berührt.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

eifersüchtig; neidisch; besitzergreifend von jemandes Aufmerksamkeit oder Zuneigung
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
Sie fühlte sich eifersüchtig, als ihre Freundin befördert wurde.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

Preis
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
Der Preis des Autos ist kürzlich gestiegen.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

Milchtopf
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Sie goss frische Milch aus dem Milchtopf in ihr Glas.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

Waisenkind
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
Das Waisenkind wurde von einer liebevollen Familie adoptiert.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

Butterfisch
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
Der Butterfisch ist in der bengalischen Küche beliebt.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

ins Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
Er ging ins Ausland für höhere Bildung.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

globale Friedens
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Weltfrieden erfordert kollektive Anstrengungen.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

pool
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
Die Kinder schwammen den ganzen Nachmittag im Pool.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

übermäßig
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
Sie war übermäßig besorgt über die Ergebnisse.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Der Rambutan sieht mit seiner haarigen Haut gruselig aus, schmeckt aber innen sehr süß.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputieren
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Die Ärzte mussten sein Bein nach dem Unfall amputieren.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

ein ausgearbeiteter Soloabschnitt
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
Der Pianist spielte eine brillante Cadenza vor dem letzten Satz.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Der Diplomat fungierte als Vermittler zwischen den beiden konfliktierenden Nationen.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

Zeichen / kleiner Bach
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
Der Diener kam auf das Zeichen seines Herrn.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

übermäßige Ausgabe; Verschwendung
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
Die Hochzeitsfeier wurde für ihre unnötige Extravaganz kritisiert.
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.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

Fleck; Makel; Korruption oder Kontamination
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
Der Skandal hinterließ einen permanenten Fleck auf seinem Ruf.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

Deregulierung
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
Die Deregulierung hat den Wettbewerb im Telekommunikationssektor erhöht.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

Schutz
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
Die Bewegung konzentrierte sich auf den Schutz der Rechte.
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

deklamatorischer Stil
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
Der deklamatorische Stil des Politikers beeindruckte einige, aber irritierte andere.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

bewegen
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Ihre Neugier trieb sie dazu, die mysteriöse Kiste zu öffnen.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

verblassen
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Die Farben des alten Fotos haben begonnen, zu verblassen.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

Beginn
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
Die Abschlussfeier markierte den Beginn einer neuen Reise.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

Indolenz
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Seine Indolenz hinderte ihn daran, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

Anpassung
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
Die Anpassung an den Klimawandel ist entscheidend für die Widerstandsfähigkeit.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

bonbon
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, an Halloween Bonbons zu bekommen.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

aus erster Hand; direkt
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Ich habe das Erdbeben aus erster Hand erlebt.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
Die Behandlung war ineffektiv bei der Heilung der Krankheit.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

Teil
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Jeder Partner erhielt einen gleichen Anteil am Gewinn des Unternehmens.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

trüb
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
Das Flusswasser wurde nach dem starken Regen trüb.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

Führer
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
Der Führer inspirierte die Menschen.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

Bathymetrie
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
Bathymetrie ist wichtig, um die ozeanische Topografie zu verstehen.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

einschränken
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Die Regierung entschloss sich, die Verwendung von Plastiktüten einzuschränken.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundierend; heimatlos
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
Der vagabundierende Mann bat um Essen in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
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 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

Erlösung
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
Die Geschichte hebt das Thema der Erlösung hervor.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

teekanne
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Sie goss heißes Wasser in die Teekanne, um Tee zu machen.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

korrekt
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Sie hat alle Fragen korrekt beantwortet.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

Emotionalität
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Seine Emotionalität beeinflusste oft seine Entscheidungen.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

Sättigung
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Ballaststoffreiche Lebensmittel bieten eine längere Sättigung.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plattform
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
Die Plattform wurde genutzt, um über Zusammenarbeit zu diskutieren.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

dement / irrational
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
Er sah dement aus, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

unser
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
Dies ist unser Haus.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

unterliegend
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Die geologische Untersuchung zeigte unterliegende Gesteinsschichten.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

Begleiter
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Der Lehrer fungierte als Begleiter während des Schulballs.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

entwirren
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Der Detektiv arbeitete hart, um das Geheimnis zu entwirren.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

Masochist
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Er wurde ein Masochist genannt, weil er schwierige Herausforderungen genoss.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Sie hatten finanzielle Schwierigkeiten, nachdem das Geschäft gescheitert war.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horror; intensives angstgefühl; abneigung
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Die Überlebenden beschrieben den Horror des Erdbebens, das ihr ganzes Dorf zerstörte.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

streitsüchtig
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Er ist als ein streitsüchtiger Nachbar bekannt, der oft Leute verklagt.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

Metamorphose, Transformation
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
Die Metamorphose des Unternehmens von einem kleinen Start-up zu einem globalen Führer war bemerkenswert.
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 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

Untersuchung
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Ursache des Unfalls.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

zerstören
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
Die Stadt beschloss, das alte Stadion zu demolieren, um ein neues zu bauen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Der Fisch hat eine weiße ventrale Oberfläche.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

Synchronität
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Ihre Tanzaufführung zeigte perfekte Synchronität.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

zerlumpter Junge
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Der kleine zerlumpte Junge bettelte auf der Straße um Essen.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

abholzen
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
Die Region wurde für die Landwirtschaft stark abgeholzt.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Das ästhetische Design des Gebäudes zog viele Besucher an.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

Truppe
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
Die Truppe marschierte in Formation über das Paradefeld.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

löschen
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Er hat versehentlich alle Dateien von seinem Computer gelöscht.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

Prokrastination, Aufgaben aufschieben
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
Prokrastination ist der Feind des Erfolgs.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

dehydrieren
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Laufen bei der Hitze kann dich schnell dehydrieren.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

Idiot
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot auf der Party letzte Nacht.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

unnötig
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
Der Film wurde für seine unnötige Gewalt kritisiert
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

betonen
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Er betonte, dass er den Mann noch nie zuvor gesehen hatte.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

alluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Die Bauern bauen auf den fruchtbaren alluvialen Ebenen Pflanzen an.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

Silberkarpfen
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
Der Silberkarpfen wird in Asien weit verbreitet in Fischfarmen gezüchtet.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
Zusammenarbeit stellt eine effektive Problemlösung sicher.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

Antitoxin
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte ein Antitoxin, um das Schlangengift zu neutralisieren.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

verrügen
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Der Politiker war schnell dabei, seine Gegner während der Debatte zu verrügen.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
Der schöne Garten verlockte Besucher von weit her.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

Auslass
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
Kunst ist ein großartiger Auslass für Emotionen.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

sonst noch
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
Brauchen Sie noch etwas?
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

kanonisch / akzeptiert
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Shakespeares Werke gelten als kanonisch in der englischen Literatur.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

sollte
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Du solltest für deine Prüfungen lernen.
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

Erzählgesang
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Der Sänger trug eine bewegende Ballade über verlorene Liebe vor.