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B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

auslösen
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
Luftverschmutzung löst chronische Krankheiten aus.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

Geschwister
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Sie hat drei Geschwister, zwei Brüder und eine Schwester.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominös
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
Das Team erlitt eine ignominöse Niederlage im Finale.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

Häuschen
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem gemütlichen Häuschen am See.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

Übertretung, Verstoß
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Das Gericht vergab seine erste Übertretung, warnte ihn jedoch, sie nicht zu wiederholen.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

Skulptur; Kunstwerke, die durch Schnitzen gemacht werden
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Das Museum zeigt antike griechische Skulpturen.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

verleihen
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
Der König verlieh den tapferen Soldaten Ehren.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

Glück
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

gestern
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
Gestern sind wir in den Park gegangen.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

nachlässig, locker
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen war überraschend lax.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

Glück
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

Erschöpfung
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Chronische Erschöpfung kann zu Erschöpfung und sinkender Produktivität führen.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

göttliche Inspiration
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
Der Dichter schrieb die Verse unter einer plötzlichen göttlichen Inspiration.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

Meister; Experte;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein Meister der Malerei und der Bildhauerei.
B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

Sehen
Meaning
The faculty or state of being able to see.
Example
Excessive rubbing can damage vision.
Exzessives Reiben kann das Sehen beschädigen.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

Schaden anrichten
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
Der Sturm richtete großen Schaden in den Küstendörfern an.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

verbrennen
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Müll verbrennen verstärkt die Luftverschmutzung.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

Fahrrad / Zyklus
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

Weisheit; Wissen; Urteilskraft
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
Das Alter bringt Weisheit und Erfahrung.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

Glück
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

minimal
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
Der Schaden am Auto war nach dem Unfall minimal.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

musikalisches Stück (mit wiederkehrendem Thema)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Der Pianist beendete das Konzert mit einem lebhaften Rondo.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

unsicher
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
Ich bin unsicher über meine zukünftigen Karrierepläne.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

globales Computernetzwerk
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Das Internet hat die Art und Weise revolutioniert, wie wir auf Informationen zugreifen.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

Flugzeug
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
Das Militärflugzeug flog über die Stadt.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

anscheinend;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Anscheinend wurde das Treffen auf nächste Woche verschoben.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

scharf; intensiv; plötzlich und stark; schnell zu verstehen
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
Das Messer hat eine sehr scharfe Klinge.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistieren
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Viele Dorfbewohner leben noch von Fischerei und Landwirtschaft.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

kalt
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Sie antwortete kalt auf seine Frage.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

polemischer Angriff
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
Der Artikel war ein heftiger polemischer Angriff gegen die Politik der Regierung.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

Katze
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
Die Katze saß auf dem Fensterbrett und beobachtete die Vögel.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

kauern
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
Die Katze kauerte sich nieder, bevor sie auf ihre Beute sprang.
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

erbrechen, ausspucken
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
Das kaputte Rohr spuckte Wasser über den gesamten Boden.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

gewöhnlich, vom einfachen Volk
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sein Geschmack war ziemlich gewöhnlich, er bevorzugte einfaches Essen und Kleidung.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

wasserstoffbetriebene busse
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Wasserstoffbetriebene Busse reduzieren die Luftverschmutzung.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
Ihr strahlendes Lächeln erhellte die Stimmung aller.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

nörgelnd
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
Der nörgelnde Kunde fand bei jedem Detail einen Fehler.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

Ejakulation / plötzlicher Ausruf
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Seine plötzliche Ejakulation von Freude überraschte alle im Raum.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

Preisträger
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
Der Nobelpreisträger hielt einen inspirierenden Vortrag über den Frieden.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

Glück
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

Waffe
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand eine gefährliche Waffe am Tatort.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Antipoden
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australien und Großbritannien gelten oft als Antipoden zueinander.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

unbeschwert, sorglos, ohne Sorgen
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Sie hat eine fröhliche und sorglose Einstellung und macht sich nie Sorgen um morgen.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

synchronisieren
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Die Tänzer müssen ihre Bewegungen synchronisieren.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

gleichsetzen
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Viele Menschen setzen Wohlstand gleich mit Erfolg.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

unklug
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
Es wäre unklug, dein ganzes Geld in eine einzige Firma zu investieren.
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

Apotheker
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
Der Apotheker im Dorf stellte viele gängige Heilmittel zur Verfügung.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

Lizenz / Erlaubnis
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Man muss einen Führerschein haben, um ein Auto gesetzlich zu fahren.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

übermäßig anständige Person
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Er wurde als prüde bezeichnet, weil er bei den Filmszenen errötete.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

wohnung
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Sie mietete eine Wohnung im Stadtzentrum.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

unverzichtbare Kompetenz
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
Digitale Kompetenz ist eine unverzichtbare Kompetenz im 21. Jahrhundert.
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.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

abreißen
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Arbeiter werden die alte Brücke nächsten Monat abbauen.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

fleißig; gewissenhaft;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Sie war fleißig in ihrer Forschung und verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

Bonus
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Sie erhielt einen Weihnachtsbonus für ihre hervorragende Arbeitsleistung.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

gehorsam
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
Der gehorsame Schüler folgt immer den Anweisungen des Lehrers.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

kritzeln
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Sie kritzelte Blumen in die Ecke ihres Notizbuchs während des Unterrichts.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

dicker Draht zum Festmachen eines Schiffes
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Die Matrosen sicherten das Schiff mit einem schweren hawser am Dock.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

bewässern
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Bauern bewässern ihre Felder in der Trockenzeit.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabolisch
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
Die diabolische Herrschaft des Diktators brachte Elend in das Land.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte unzählbare Schäden in der Stadt.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

Dachgeschoss
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Sie verwandelte das alte Dachgeschoss in ein modernes Studio.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

das Feuer schüren; ein starkes Gefühl oder eine Aktivität anregen oder verstärken
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Die Rede des Politikers entfachte Zorn unter der Menge.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

unvollkommen
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
Das Gemälde war schön, obwohl es unvollkommen war.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

reisen
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
Der Missionar reiste durch die Region, um die Botschaft zu verbreiten.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

eisig; extrem kalt; feindlich
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
Der eisige Wind ließ alle zittern.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Kritik über den Film.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

kontamination
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
Die Luftkontamination führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Kette
Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
Er trug eine goldene Kette um seinen Hals.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

geheiligt
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Sie gingen durch die geheiligten Hallen der alten Universität.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualität
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
Qualitätssicherung ist entscheidend in der medizinischen Ausbildung.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

Eloquenz
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Seine Eloquenz in der Rede brachte ihm großen Respekt.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

Hydrophobie
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Nachdem er von einem streunenden Hund gebissen wurde, wurde der Mann wegen Hydrophobie behandelt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

undeutlich
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
Der Klang der Stimmen war in der Ferne undeutlich.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

ausscheiden
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Menschen scheiden Kohlendioxid durch Atmung aus.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

der Punkt in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes oder eines Satelliten, der der Erde am nächsten ist
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
Der Mond erschien während seines Perigeums viel größer.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

Groll
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Sie lehnte das Geschenk aus Groll ab.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

körpergewichtstraining
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Sie macht jeden Morgen Kalisthenie im Park.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

anthropomorph
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
Die Statue hatte eine anthropomorphe Form, die einem Menschen ähnelte.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

Timer
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
Er stellte den Timer auf 30 Minuten ein, um die Aufgabe abzuschließen.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Der Kriminelle verbrachte Jahre der Inhaftierung für seine Verbrechen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

Kloster; Ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Das alte Kloster wurde auf einem Hügelgipfel gebaut.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

Erbe
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Sie wurde die Erbin des Familienvermögens.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Königlicher Bengaltiger
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
Der Königliche Bengaltiger ist eine ikonische Art der Sundarbans.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

sich auf eine Reise begeben
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Sie entschied sich, eine neue Karriere in der Medizin zu beginnen.
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

ausrotten
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
Impfprogramme helfen, ansteckende Krankheiten zu eradizieren.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

Misogynie
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
Der Roman wurde dafür kritisiert, die Misogynie zu fördern.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

wucherisch
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
Die Bank wurde beschuldigt, Darlehen zu wucherischen Zinssätzen anzubieten.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

Konjugation
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Französische Verben haben komplexe Konjugationen.