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B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Gangway
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Die Seeleute senkten das Gangway, damit die Passagiere einsteigen konnten.
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
Er versuchte, einen Schokoriegel aus dem Laden zu stehlen.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

erneut heilen
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
Der Arzt musste die Wunde erneut behandeln, nachdem sie sich wieder geöffnet hatte.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

Verwendung von mehrdeutiger Sprache
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
Die Äquivokation des Politikers frustrierte die Wähler, die eine klare Antwort wollten.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

unbestimmt
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
Das Treffen wurde auf einen unbestimmten Zeitraum verschoben.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

Himmel
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
Der Adler flog hoch in den Himmel.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

unmittelbar
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Dunkle Wolken signalisierten, dass ein Sturm unmittelbar bevorstand.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

krokodil
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
Das Krokodil bewegte sich langsam durch das trübe Wasser.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

passiv
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
Trotz der schockierenden Nachrichten blieb sie passiv.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

Inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
In der Poesie wird die Inversion oft verwendet, um Nachdruck zu verleihen.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

Xenophob
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
Der Politiker wurde als Xenophob kritisiert, aufgrund seiner anti-einwanderungspolitik.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

scharfsinnig
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
Er ist ein scharfsinniger Leser, der subtile Details bemerkt.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

illusorisch
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Sein Gefühl der Sicherheit war völlig illusorisch.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

rätselhaft
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Er gab mir ein rätselhaftes Lächeln.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

unveränderlich
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Die Gesetze der Physik gelten als unveränderlich.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

großes Netz
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Die Fischer warfen ihr großes Netz in den Fluss.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hypothetisch, angenommen, theoretisch
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
Die Diskussion basierte auf hypothetischen Szenarien.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

Vulgärität
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Die Witze des Komikers wurden wegen ihrer Vulgarität kritisiert.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

pflanzlich
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
Die Suppe hatte einen ausgeprägten pflanzlichen Geschmack.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

Grundlage
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder starken Beziehung.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Er hatte ein perverses Vergnügen daran, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

Dekodierung
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Hacker versuchten, die Dekodierung von klassifizierten Daten durchzuführen.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

gesellig
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Sie ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

Hilfe, Rückgriff
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Die Studenten hatten keinen anderen Rückgriff als den Direktor anzurufen.
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.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

drastischer Kontrast zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
Das Gemälde des Künstlers verwendete Chiaroscuro, um das Gesicht der Figur hervorzuheben.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

Omnipotenz
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Viele Religionen beschreiben die Omnipotenz Gottes als absolut.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

taktile
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
Die taktile Erfahrung des Stoffes war weich und glatt.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

locker
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
Die Schraube ist locker und muss angezogen werden.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

Energie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
Der Schauspieler spielte seine Rolle mit bemerkenswerter Energie.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

Blase
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Die Kinder jagten die Blasen in der Luft.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

verschieben
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf nächste Woche verschoben.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

Kühnheit
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Seine Kühnheit, die Autorität in Frage zu stellen, war bewundernswert.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

übermäßig süß
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
Das Dessert war so übermäßig süß, dass ich es nicht fertig essen konnte.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

mahlen
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Sie mahlt jeden Morgen Kaffeebohnen.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

verzaubern / betrügen, um zu verführen
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Sie verzauberte das Publikum mit ihrem Erzählen.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

gerissen, raffiniert, betrügerisch
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam erneut den Jägern.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

Bauernhof
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Sie leben auf einem Bauernhof mit vielen Tieren.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

unbegrenzt
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
Der Internetplan bietet unbegrenzte Daten für den gesamten Monat.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

Fußnote
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
Der Autor fügte eine Fußnote hinzu, um den historischen Kontext zu erklären.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

unehrliche Person; Bube in einem Kartenspiel
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
Der Kerl versuchte, der alten Frau ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Bluterguss / Prellung
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Er bekam einen blauen Fleck an seinem Arm, nachdem er gefallen war.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Dieses Kräuterheilmittel hilft bei Kopfschmerzen.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

Ziel
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Das Erreichen von Energiezielen ist entscheidend für den globalen Fortschritt.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

Verdiener
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Sie ist die Hauptverdiener in ihrer Familie.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

Strategien
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Effektive Strategien können die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels mildern.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

Schlagfertigkeit
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Das Abendessen war voller brillanter Schlagfertigkeit zwischen den Gästen.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

Morgendämmerung
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Sie brachen bei Morgengrauen zu ihrer Reise auf.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

Träger (aus Stahl)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Die Stahlträger hielten das Gewicht der Brücke.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

Präambel
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
Die Präambel der Verfassung beschreibt ihre grundlegenden Prinzipien.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

Begünstigter
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Der Begünstigte des Stipendienfonds drückte seine aufrichtige Dankbarkeit aus.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

vergleichen
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Ich werde diese beiden Produkte vor dem Kauf vergleichen.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; eigenartig
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Das alte Haus hatte eine seltsame Atmosphäre, die die Besucher unbehaglich machte.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

wahlbezogen
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
Der Wahlprozess im Land wurde in den letzten Jahren reformiert.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Das Auto änderte plötzlich die Richtung, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

wieder beitreten
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
Nach einer kurzen Pause entschloss sie sich, dem Team wieder beizutreten.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

quantifizierbar
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
Die Auswirkungen des Projekts sind quantifizierbar.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

Garnele
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
Der Koch bereitete ein köstliches Garnelen-Curry mit Kokosmilch zu.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

nachlässig
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
Der Manager war nachlässig, indem er die Finanzberichte nicht sorgfältig überprüfte.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heu
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Die Kühe fraßen Heu im Stall.
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.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

Bar, sperren
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Sie entschieden sich, nach der Arbeit in der Bar zu treffen.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

erfahren und zäh
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
Der erfahrene Detektiv zeigte keine Überraschung am Tatort.
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

erfolgreich sein
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
Sie arbeitete hart, um in ihrer Karriere erfolgreich zu sein.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

Schraubenschlüssel
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube anzuziehen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

widerspenstig; trotzig
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
Der widerspenstige Student weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Erzengel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Michael wird oft als der mächtigste Erzengel dargestellt.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

Aufstellung
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte eine mit Stars besetzte Aufstellung von Musikern.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

aufhören
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
Sie beschloss, ihren Job zu kündigen und ihr eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

Intonation
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Seine Intonation hielt das Publikum gebannt.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

leben
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Sie leben in einem schönen Haus am See.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

Bett
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Sie macht ihr Bett jeden Morgen, bevor sie zur Arbeit geht.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

beitragen
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Seine harte Arbeit wird zum Erfolg des Unternehmens beitragen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

Tod ohne Testament
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
Sein Vermögen wurde gemäß den Gesetzen der Intestaz vererbt.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

einweihen
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Der Bürgermeister wird morgen die neue Brücke einweihen.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

scharfe Erwiderung
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Ihre scharfe Erwiderung ließ alle in Stille.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

der größte
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Das ist die größte Herausforderung, die wir je hatten.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

pflichtbewusst; respektvoll; gehorsam
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Sie ist eine pflichtbewusste Tochter, die ihren Eltern immer hilft.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

Flucht; Entkommen; Befreiung
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Die Flucht des Gefangenen aus dem Gefängnis schockierte die Behörden.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

bettruhe
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
Der ältere Mann ist seit mehreren Monaten ans Bett gefesselt.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

Libelle
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
Die Libelle schwebte über dem Teich.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

Beispiel
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Er ist ein gutes Beispiel für einen fleißigen Studenten.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

Gehirn
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
Das Gehirn kann sich nur auf eine Sache gleichzeitig konzentrieren.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

laut
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Die Kinder waren laut während der Geburtstagsfeier.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

kombinieren
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Ressourcen für das Projekt zu kombinieren.